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Victor Thomassin

c.1856–1920

c.1920 London UK. Bow maker. Son of Nicolas Thomassin, above. Probably apprenticed to C. N. Bazin. Moved to Paris 1895 and established as a repairer at 6 rue Lamartin. In 1900 he moved to England, and worked for various businesses in London; a few bows from that period are known, in English style. — John Dilworth

Made Cello Bow, Viola Bow, Violin Bow
Family Son of Nicolas Thomassin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£13,655

33 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Cello BowSilver mounted, signed T. Victor, minus hair, later bottom slide Lot 292VichyDecember 2022£4,976est. € 4.000-5.000
Cello BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped T. Victor Lot 43Brompton’sOctober 2019£1,920est. £ 1,200-1,800
Violin BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped T. Victor on the handle, plain ebony frog Lot 170Ingles & HaydayOctober 2019£4,200est. £ 3,500-5,000
Cello BowSilver mounted, round stick Lot 126Brompton’sSeptember 2019£360est. £ 400-600
Viola BowMillant collection, illustrated in L'Archet, vol. III, p. 51, n. 3, silver mounted Lot 137VichyDecember 2018£13,655est. € 8.000-10.000
Violin BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped T. Victor Lot 76TarisioJune 2018£5,100est. £ 2,500-4,000
Violin BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped T. Victor on the handle, plain ebony frog, silver button Lot 52Ingles & HaydayMarch 2017£5,040est. £ 2,500-4,000
Viola BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped T Victor Lot 48Brompton’sNovember 2015£3,000est. £ 2,000-4,000
Violin BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped T. Victor on the handle, plain ebony frog, silver button Lot 32Ingles & HaydayNovember 2015£3,000est. £ 1,000-2,000
Viola BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped T. Victor Lot 535Brompton’sJune 2015£4,800est. £ 4,000-6,000
Violin BowSilver mounted, round stick unstamped, frog and button added later Lot 247SkinnersApril 2014£1,026est. $ 2,000-3,000
Violin BowTubbs copy, silver mounted, stamped T. Victor Lot 191TarisioFebruary 2012£2,087est. $ 2,000-3,000
Viola BowS/E 67 g.January 2011£3,840
Viola BowS/E 71.5 g. stamped "Jas Tubbs"January 2010£3,600
Viola BowS/E 68 g. stamped "T Victor"January 2010£3,644
Violin BowS/E 61.5 g. London, 1910-20 c.January 2009£3,006
Violin BowS/E 64 g. Mirecourt, 1900 c.January 2008£2,500
Violin BowS/E 62.0 g.January 2006£2,606
Violin BowS/E 58.0 g.January 2005£1,832
Violin BowS/E 60 g.January 2002£1,912
Violin BowS/E 65 g.January 1997£1,000
Viola BowS/E 70 g.January 1996£2,300
Violin BowS/E 63 g.January 1989£770
Violin BowS/E 62 g.January 1989£1,320
Violin BowS/E 57 g.January 1988£385
Cello BowS/E 72 g.January 1986£374
Violin BowS/E 61 g.January 1986£418
Violin BowS/E 62 g.January 1985£671
Violin BowS/E 60 g.January 1985£464
Violin BowS/E 58 g.January 1983£198
Violin BowS/E 59 g.January 1981£505
Violin BowS/E 63 g.January 1981£462
Violin BowS/E 62 g.January 1980£385

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

THOMASSIN, Victor Born 1856 Mirecourt France, d.c.1920 London UK. Bow maker. Son of Nicolas Thomassin, above. Probably apprenticed to C. N. Bazin. Moved to Paris 1895 and established as a repairer at 6 rue Lamartin. In 1900 he moved to England, and worked for various businesses in London; a few bows from that period are known, in English style. Branded: T. VICTOR [Millant]

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