Instrument Sale
Switzerland
Posted: 28 Aug 2025
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Cello Bow:
Rare and fine German master cello bow, made ca. 1950 by Edwin Lothar Herrmann
Price: CHF 3.900.‒
9/1 update: tryout opportunities: currently CH; 9/27‒28 «Cremona Musica»; afterwards: CH
This bow weighs 76.7 g. (length: 72.0 cm; CoM: 8.98") and plays very well ‒ notably, firm/controllable strokes despite its light weight. Octagonal pernambuco. Fully silver-mounted ebony frog/button. Mint condition. Previous owner: frm. "Staatskapelle Dresden" principal.
Genuine potential buyers can borrow the bow.
Edwin Lothar HERRMANN (1914-1987) hailed from a storied dynasty of achetiers spanning over 200 yrs. At the height of his craft, his bows sold for as much as those of his now better-known French colleagues. HERRMANN learned his craft from his grandfather Franz Albert (1868-1960) and his father Edwin Otto (1893-1972). After completing his apprenticeship, he continued to work in his father’s workshop until 1950. In 1949 he passed his master’s exam in Markneukirchen. In 1950 he opened his first workshop. In 1961 he moved to Markneukirchen, carrying on making highly sought-after bows.
This bow weighs 76.7 g. (length: 72.0 cm; CoM: 8.98") and plays very well ‒ notably, firm/controllable strokes despite its light weight. Octagonal pernambuco. Fully silver-mounted ebony frog/button. Mint condition. Previous owner: frm. "Staatskapelle Dresden" principal.
Genuine potential buyers can borrow the bow.
Edwin Lothar HERRMANN (1914-1987) hailed from a storied dynasty of achetiers spanning over 200 yrs. At the height of his craft, his bows sold for as much as those of his now better-known French colleagues. HERRMANN learned his craft from his grandfather Franz Albert (1868-1960) and his father Edwin Otto (1893-1972). After completing his apprenticeship, he continued to work in his father’s workshop until 1950. In 1949 he passed his master’s exam in Markneukirchen. In 1950 he opened his first workshop. In 1961 he moved to Markneukirchen, carrying on making highly sought-after bows.
Certification: n/a
Seller:
Christian Oliver Lütolf
Tel: +41792164500
Tel: +41792164500
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