instrument
violin bow
François Peccatte
built in Paris
A violin bow, made in François Peccatte’s workshop in Paris, 19th century, unmarked.
History of this instrument
In 2021, violinist Heather Kurzbauer donated 7 (!) of her bows to the Musical Instrument Fund. Since then, Sybren Holwerda has been the lucky player of the Parisian bow.
About the builder François Peccatte
François Peccatte was a promising and talented bow maker, but he died too young to emerge from the shadow of his older brother, Dominique. He had collaborated extensively with him and had also crafted some exceptionally fine bows of his...