instrument
violin bow
Eugène Nicolas Sartory
built in Paris in ± 1920
A violin bow, made by Eugène Sartory in Paris in the early 20th century.
History of this instrument
In 1989, the Musical Instrument Fund purchased this bow from a private individual. Since then, the bow has been loaned to Jan-Willem Toebes, Sonja van Beek, Benjamin Scherer, and Frederieke Saeijs.
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...