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385 - Viola bow by Mathias Théophile Auguste BARBÉ, made circa 188…
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Estimate €5,000 - €6,000
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Viola bow by Mathias Théophile Auguste BARBÉ, made circa 1880-1885, signed "Drouin", in pernambuco wood, pre-convention 2007, silver mounted. 65g5, length 716mm. Slight dents, split knob. Good condition. This instrument is more than 100 years old (EONX-CHQ-0777). This bow is accompanied on request by a certificate of authenticity from the Cabinet d'Archetiers Experts Jf Raffin Successeurs. Bow from the Hiroaki OKITSU collection. Viola bow by Mathias Théophile Auguste BARBÉ, made circa 1880-1885, stamped "Drouin," made of pernambuco wood, pre-2007 convention, silver-mounted. 65.5g, length 716mm. Light stick teeth, button split. Good condition. This instrument is more than 100 years old (EONX-CHQ-0777). This bow comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Cabinet d'Archetiers Experts Jf Raffin Successeurs upon request. Bow from the Hiroaki OKITSU collection. EU buyers : Item under importation, please note that specific import VAT (5,5%). This VAT could be refunded FOR PROFESSIONAL after VAT number and proof of exit provided Out of UE buyers : Item under importation, please note that specific import VAT (5,%). This VAT could be refunded after provided proof of exit French buyers : Item under importation, de la TVA à l'importation (5,5%) sera appliquée
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Auction time 06/04/2026 at 1:45 PM
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Lot description modified on 05/28/2026 at 4:34 PM
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