Franz Albert Nürnberger, fine violin bow c.1920 (investment)

Franz Albert Nürnberger (1854–1931) is considered the finest master of the Nürnberger family of bow makers, which spans eight generations. This rare violin bow is a superb piece of craftsmanship from the late period of the maker's career, both in terms of sound and playing technique. It is also a solid investment thanks to its rank and excellent condition.

This bow is a clear and confident expression of Franz Albert Nurembergers's Voirin model, in which he reinterprets French bow making against the background of his own family tradition, influenced by Knopf and Bausch. It was made during the best phase of Albert Nurembergers work, when his instruments enjoyed international recognition and were considered to be on par with the best French bows – a rare compliment for a contemporary of Eugène Sartory. The high-quality, aesthetically restrained design with a polished frog and three-part silver button reflects a consistent focus on the quality of the material and the delicate crafting of the round stick of medium strength, which are the basis for the outstanding musical properties of this Albert Nürnberger violin bow. The balance point of this perfectly balanced bow tends slightly towards the tip, which can thus be controlled particularly well. Its active playing properties, its high responsiveness and its powerful, radiant, bright sound with great volume meet the highest musical demands. The original stamp “Albert Nürnberger” above the frog confirms the origin of this Nuremberg violin bow, which we offer in an immediately playable condition, checked and tested by the experts in our workshop. Free of shipping costs, with a 30-day right of return.

Albert Nürnberger violin bow short portrait

• Rare work by Franz Albert Nürnberger Jr., around 1920
• Original stamp “Albert Nürnberger”
• Perfectly preserved
• Excellent sound and playing characteristics
• Solid investment

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