Stephane Thomachot silver viola bow, ca 1975, 70.7g | Metzler violins

This bow is a perfect, uncirculated example of Stéphane Thomachot's finest work.

Thomachot apprenticed under Bernard Ouchard in Mirecourt before establishing his own workshop in Paris in 1981. 

He earned gold medals at the 1982 and 1984 Violin Society of America competitions and later served on the jury of numerous international bow-making competitions. He is a Maître d'Art since 1994, and also "Meilleur Ouvrier de France".

He is a prolific and highly sought-after maker who mentored many bow-makers of the next generation.