A silver-mounted violin bow by Victor Fétique (1872-1933), Paris, circa 1920
Estimate $9,000 – $14,000
round stick, the ebony frog with silver rings and pearl eyes, silver overlaid adjuster, stamped 'Vtor Fétique \xE0 Paris' on the handle. The bow has an ivory head plate.
59 grams
Accompanied by a copy of a valuation from Vita Dolce Violins, Los Angeles, dated 19th July 2002
Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership.
- Lot Sold $8,694 (Hammer Price)
- $10,606.68 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Vita Dolce Violins, Los Angeles
Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2002
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