Albin Hums
Markneukirchen, b. 1882
Albin Hums (born 1882) was a bow maker who worked around 1925. He was a pupil of E. Knorr and H. Prell, known for producing fine bows, some of which bore the stamp of Henri Marteau in addition to his own.
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello Bow | A gold-mounted cello bow by Albin Hums, Germany, circa 1935 Lot 12 | Amati | June 2026 | £2,149est. £ 400-600 |
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, wear and tear for age and playing, slide missing, slight damage to the frog mortice walls Lot 22 | Gardiner | March 2026 | £1,830est. Estimate £ 1,500-2,000 |
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, round stick stamped Albin Hums, ebony frog with pearl eye, gold and ebony button Lot 3238 | Gardiner Houlgate | September 2025 | £2,257est. £ 800-1,000 |
| Cello Bow | Silver mounted, old repaired crack to the head, button in poor condition, stick with playing wear Lot 3238 | Gardiner | March 2025 | £951est. £ 250-350 |
| Cello Bow | A silver-mounted cello bow by Albin Hums, Germany Lot 39 | Amati | June 2024 | £1,074est. £ 500-700 |
| Cello Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped Albin Hums, ebony frog with pearl eye, silver and ebony button Lot 2276 | Gardiner Houlgate | June 2023 | £1,464est. £ 550-750 |
| Violin Bow | A silver-mounted violin bow by Albin Hums Lot 119 | Amati | October 2020 | £1,011est. £ 200-400 |
| Cello Bow | A silver-mounted cello bow by Albin Hums, Germany Lot 162 | Amati | October 2019 | £1,264est. £ 500-1,000 |
| Violin Bow | A silver-mounted violin bow by Albin Hums, Germany Lot 211 | Amati | June 2019 | £506est. £ 300-600 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped Albin Hums, ebony frog with pearl eye, silver button Lot 1286 | Gardiner Houlgate | March 2018 | £480est. £ 200-300 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped Albin Hums, ebony frog with pearl eye, silver and ebony button Lot 138 | Gardiner Houlgate | October 2016 | £432est. £ 300-500 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, stamped Albin Hums Lot 1249 | Gardiner Houlgate | December 2015 | £96est. £ 60-100 |
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, round stick stamped Albin Hums, ebony frog plain, gold button Lot 142 | Gardiner Houlgate | November 2015 | £1,320est. £ 1,200-1,800 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped Albin Hums, ebony frog with pearl eye, silver button Lot 712 | Gardiner Houlgate | September 2013 | £504est. £ 300-500 |
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, octagonal stick stamped ALBIN HUMS Lot 95 | Skinners | April 2012 | £734est. $ 600-800 |
| Viola Bow | G/E 56.0 g. | — | April 2010 | £904 |
| Cello Bow | G/E 76 g. with whalebone wrap | — | April 2010 | £1,534 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 53 g. little hair & whalebone lapping | — | March 2010 | £576 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 56 g. | — | December 2009 | £299 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. 1920 c. Frog branded "A.H.M." | — | February 2007 | £212 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. | — | November 2003 | £471 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 55 g. | — | October 2002 | £653 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 61 g. | — | October 2002 | £833 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | — | November 2001 | £470 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | March 2001 | £493 |
| Violin | 1952 | — | May 1998 | £635 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | November 1997 | £368 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | — | June 1996 | £517 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 53 g. | — | March 1996 | £517 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 56 g. | — | April 1993 | £352 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | March 1992 | £726 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 74 g. | — | November 1991 | £605 |
| Cello Bow | G/E 74 g. | — | June 1989 | £440 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 75 g. | — | November 1982 | £495 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Albin Hums (1882-Unknown) was a bow maker born in 1882, who worked circa 1925.'s The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers, Hums was a notable craftsman.
Characteristics
- Workmanship
- He produced fine bows.
- Markings
- Some of his bows were stamped with the name Henri Marteau as well as his own.
Influence and legacy
- Mentorship: He was a pupil of E. Knorr and H. Prell.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
Albin, Born 1882, Worked circa. 1925. Bow maker. Pupil of E. Knorr and H. Prell. Fine bows, some stamped with the name Henri Marteau as well as his own.
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