Stamped, "E. Sartory A Paris." Stamped to underside of stick above lapping, "3078."
Round stick. Silver mounted.
59.0 grams
Please note: New procedures for Pernambuco took effect on March 5, 2026.
This fine violin bow by the esteemed French maker Eugène Nicolas Sartory is a superb example of his work during the mid-1920s. Crafted from attractive blonde-brown pernambuco, it is complete and original in all principal parts and in excellent condition. Sartory bows are amongst the most sought-after in the world. Coveted by professional musicians for their exceptional playing qualities, as well as by collectors, they are especially cherished in the market in offering reliable value.
Certificate: Bernard Millant, Paris (Mar 17 1992)
Ending on Mar 30 at
2:28 PM London / 3:28 PM Berlin / 9:28 AM New York
Estimate:
£15,000–22,000
Bidding opens Mar 19, 2026 11:00 AM GMT
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Ω - TI - non-antique - additional 20% import VAT and 2% duty charged on the hammer
‡ - TI - antique - additional 5% import VAT charged on the hammer
† - Normal VAT rules - 20% VAT charged on hammer and premium
No Symbol - Auctioneer's Margin Scheme - 20% VAT-in-lieu charged on the premium (except when exported within 3 months)
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