Bow Type: Viola
Item #: XXX-644
Year: 1910
Price: Upon Request
Maker: Louis Joseph Morizot
Description: Louis Morizot Père was born in 1874 in Darney, Vosges of France. From about 1901 to 1914, Louis apprenticed under renowned bow makers Eugène Cuniot-Hury as well as Charles Nicolas Bazin. From there, Louis Morizot began his apprenticeship under Eugène Sartory. Louis established himself independently in 1919 at 5 rue St Georges in France. His sons began to assist him in 1920 and his shop became extraordinarily successful. Louis Morizot Père died in 1957 and his sons continued in their fathers success.
The bow has a round stick branded A. VIGNERON A PARIS and is made of medium red-brown pernambuco. The frog is ebony with sliver mountings and inlaid parisian eyes. The button is ebony with a full silver cap. The frog and button are neither original nor made by Morizot. Weight: 74.3 grams.
Terms: This fine bow has been hand selected for addition to our catalog and is available for examination and trial. If you wish to inquire further about this bow, please contact us using the green button at the top of this listing or call 1-818-762-1374 during business hours.
