Cello Bow by Gaulard School, France 1830
This bow was created by makers who worked closely with and followed the teachings of François Jude Gaulard (1787–1857), a French bow maker and son of Louis Gaulard, whose early work shows the influence of Pajeot. From 1855 he worked in Troyes alongside his son, Louis Auguste, producing a prolific output in pernambuco as well as ironwood, snakewood, and other imported hardwoods. His bows were mounted in silver or gold, sometimes with open frogs, and often featured ivory frogs with a distinctive double-fluted rear face and a deeply incised central groove; they were branded “GAULARD. M,” later shortened to “GAULARD.”
This bow retains all of its original parts, with the exception of the button, and is in a good state of preservation.
Stamp: n/a
Shape: Round
Wood: Pernambuco
Mounting: Silver Full Mount, Nickel Button
Weight: 80.17g
SKU: PB3013-AL
Certification: Cabinet d’Archetiers Experts Paris
Level: Professional