French viola bow made by Charles Claude Husson for Gand & Bernardel, circa 1880.
A very fine French viola bow made by Charles Claude Husson (1849-1915) for the firm of Gand & Bernardel ca. 1880. Charles Claude was apprenticed in the family workshop and later worked for J.B. Vuillaume (from 1873-1875), also for F.N. Voirin and Gand and Bernardel.
This is a very nice example in an excellent state of preservation. The length of the stick is 72.8 cm and the weight of the bow is 70 g.
Certificates: J.F. Raffin, Y. Le Canu, S. Bigot
Additional information
| Country of Origin | France |
|---|---|
| Maker | Charles Claude Husson |
| Year | 1850 – 1900 |
| Price Range | $20,000 – $35,000 |
