Marc Laberte, French violin bow after Tourte (certificate J.-F. Raffin)

Medium-strong French violin bow after Tourte, made of high-quality tropical wood

In the early 20th century, Marc Laberte (1880–1963) led the house of Laberte Humbert frères to outstanding craftsmanship, which emphasized the good name of the family workshops and manifested itself in works such as the violin bow offered here.

Made of high-quality, dark tropical wood, this bow is one of the more upscale simple French bows simply due to the exquisite material selected. The model follows the historic example of François Xavier Tourte and bears a corresponding brand stamp. Even more than this stamp, however, the extremely delicately crafted head shows that this Marc Laberte violin bow was made by an experienced hand that was familiar with the great model in detail. The round stick of the bow, which weighs about 60 g in total and has nickel-silver mounting, plays relatively softly; its center of gravity, which leans slightly toward the lower half, supports a playing technique that tends toward drawing. The warm and at the same time bright sound of this violin bow excellently picks up the characteristics of different violins with its pleasantly soft undertone.

• Marc Laberte, French violin bow
• In the style of F. X. Tourte, with model stamp
• Premium-quality tropical wood
• With certificate of authenticity from J. F. Raffin
• Warm, bright sound with a mellow undertone

We deliver this violin bow in pristine condition, set up and ready to play, with a 30-day right of return and Corilon trade-in guarantee. A certificate of appraisal can also be ordered.