violin bow
Eugène Nicolas Sartory
built in Paris in 1910 - 1930
A violin bow, made by Eugène Sartory in Paris, from the maker’s late period. Round shaft, ebony frog with an eye and silver mount. Small crack in the frog. Weight: ± 63 grams.
Current player
Birthe Blom
from Antonio Stradivari
History of this instrument
This bow was owned by Herman Krebbers for a long time. In 2007, the Musical Instrument Fund was able to purchase the bow from Krebbers at a “bargain price” because he wanted to support young talent through the Musical Instrument Fund. Birthe Blom has been playing the bow since 2007. Birthe personally picked up the bow from Krebbers.
About the builder Eugène Nicolas Sartory
Eugène Nicolas Sartory enjoyed great fame as a bow maker even during his lifetime. His fame was so great that he felt compelled to protect his name against improper use. To that end, he filed at least two lawsuits—a move that, as far as...