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Violin bow by Charles Alfred Bazin, Mirecourt, circa 1955
About Charles Bazin
Charles Alfred Bazin was the last of the bow makers of the illustrious Bazin family. The Bazins are ever-present in the story of French bow making, from as long ago as the 1850s.
The story of the Bazin family begins with François Xavier Bazin. He was inspired by the work of Dominique Peccatte and may have served his apprenticeship with this maker. François Xavier trained his son, Charles Nicolas Bazin, who was probably the most prolific and important member of the family. C.N. Bazin had a huge workshop with many a young bow maker cutting his teeth there before moving on to set up workshops of their own, including Victor Fétique, Louis Morizot and François Lotte to name but three.
Charles Alfred Bazin is Charles Nicolas' grandson, taking over the workshop from his father, Charles Louis, in 1952.
About the violin bow
This violin bow was made in Paris around 1955.
The round stick measures 729 mm in length and the mounts are of silver and ebony.
The bow weighs 66 grams.
How does it play?
This is a warm, broad bow with a sound on the darker end of the spectrum. It would make a great partner for a bright, projecting instrument that needs help to find more tonal colours.
Condition
The bow is in very good condition with minor cosmetic wear.
Certification
The bow comes with the 2025 certificate of Pierre Guillaume.
Further information
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