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cello bow

Anonymous

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An anonymous cello bow, stamped “Fetique,” with a silver mount.

History of this instrument

When her husband passed away, a loyal donor gifted us a number of instruments. Her late husband was a professional musician and left behind a collection of instruments. Among these instruments was this bow, which proved to be a perfect fit for the fund’s collection. It was first played by Mattijs van Niekerk, and the bow is currently in the hands of Joshua Hassler-Forest.

About the builder Anonymous

For a number of instruments in our collection, the experts have been unable to determine who built them. Often, however, the location or region is known, and in most cases, a construction period can also be determined. This conclusion...

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