A SILVER AND IVORY-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW, MIRECOURT, CIRCA 1810

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FRANÇOIS JUDE GAULARD
A SILVER AND IVORY-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW, MIRECOURT, CIRCA 1810
The octagonal stick unstamped, the later frog inlaid with a star motif, the ivory and silver adjuster with pearl eye, weight 61 grams

Special Notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Lot Essay

Sold with the original frog in an unrestored state.
Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, December 3, 1971, attributing the bow as the work of Tourte L. circa 1775-1780

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