François Xavier Tourte 'le Jeune', Paris, the 'Ysaÿe, Stern'
Violin Bow: 57444
Gold and tortoiseshell mounted. Octagonal stick.
Stick: octagonal
Notes:
"The boldness of the head suggests it may be one of the last bows Tourte made with tortoiseshell and gold mounts."François Xavier Tourte: A Celebration of His Life and Work, Paul Childs, François Xavier Tourte: A Celebration of His Life and Work, New York
Provenance
| Eugène Ysaÿe | |
| until c. 2001 | Isaac Stern |
| from c. 2001 | Current owner |
References
Bows for Musical Instruments, Joseph Roda, William Lewis & Son, Chicago (illustrated)- François Xavier Tourte: A Celebration of His Life and Work, Paul Childs, The Magic Bow Publications, New York (illustrated)
- Les Archets Français (volumes 1 & 2), Étienne Vatelot, M. Dufour (illustrated)