Violin bow by Jules Fétique, Paris, circa 1910

About Jules Fétique

Jules Fétique is widely considered to be one of the finest French bow makers of the 20th century. The younger brother of Victor François, Jules Fétique was born in Mirecourt in 1875 and served his apprenticeship in that town with Miquel and Charles Nicolas Bazin.

Fétique moved to Paris in 1902 to work for Eugène Sartory, moving to the Caressa & Français firm from 1917 onwards, whilst continuing to collaborate with Sartory up until 1934.

Fétique's bows are highly sought after for their elegance and excellent playing qualities.

About this violin bow

The round stick measures 728 mm in length and is made of excellent pernambucco. The mounts are silver and ebony. The bow bears the Caressa & Français brand, the firm for whom it was made. The bow weighs 58 grams.

How does it sound?

This bow is currently a real favourite in the shop! It's strong and powerful, drawing out an amazingly focussed sound. The bow is especially good at pulling out the higher harmonics of the violin, making it a particularly good fit for an instrument that needs a little help to sparkle. An extremely impressive bow which is commanding aurally and brilliantly well-behaved in the hand.

Condition

The bow is in excellent condition, however the button is a modern replacement made for the stick in the style of Fétique. This gives the opportunity to acquire a brilliant-playing bow from a top French maker for a more affordable price!

Certification

The bow comes with the 2024 certificate of Pierre Guillaume.

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