William Salchow
New York
William Salchow (1926–2014) was a pioneering American bow maker who trained in Mirecourt, France, and later founded Salchow & Sons in New York. He mentored many leading U.S. bow makers, crafted bows prized by top musicians, and introduced his own rosin formula, leaving a lasting influence on modern bow making.
Worked
New York
Made
Cello Bow
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Auction Price History
Highest auction price
£5,554
12 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped Salchow N. Y. Lot 4 | Tarisio | March 2025 | £5,098est. $ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, octagonal stick stamped Salchow NY Lot 78 | Tarisio | November 2022 | £5,554est. $ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, octagonal stick stamped Salchow NY, ebony frog with Paris eye, gold and ebony button Lot 35 | Ingles & Hayday | November 2021 | £4,560est. £ 2,500-3,500 |
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, round stick stamped W. M. Salchow Lot 38 | Tarisio | July 2020 | £4,246est. $ 1,500-2,200 |
| Violin Bow | Jerry Weene collection, silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped SALCHOW NY, later mounts Lot 216 | Skinners | June 2019 | £1,654est. $ 1,000-1,500 |
| Viola Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped Salchow NY and to the lower facet 178 Lot 19 | Tarisio | February 2017 | £1,924est. $ 2,000-3,000 |
| Viol Bow | Round stick stamped Salchow NY, open trench frog Lot 65 | Tarisio | May 2016 | £817est. $ 1,500-2,200 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped Salchow NY Lot 61 | Tarisio | August 2015 | £168est. $ 300-500 |
| Cello Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped Salchow NY Lot 28 | Tarisio | May 2015 | £4,575est. $ 1,500-2,200 |
| Cello Bow | Gold mounted, stamped Salchow, NY Lot 101 | Tarisio | November 2012 | £2,435est. $ 2,500-4,000 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped SALCHOW NY and 21-80 under the frog Lot 305 | Skinners | October 2012 | £894est. $ 700-900 |
| Cello Bow | Silver mounted, stamped Salchow, NY, Leonard Rose model Lot 43 | Tarisio | April 2012 | £2,225est. $ 2,000-3,000 |
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