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Herbert Wanka

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£2,280

Type Details Sold Price
Violin Bow Gold mounted, round stick stamped *Herbert Wanka*, button with two gold bands and pearl facets Sat 1st March 2025 £2,280
Maker Overview

Herbert Wanka (b. 1938) is a German bow maker from Baiersdorf, trained under Emanuel Schuster. Active since the 1970s, he crafts Pernambuco bows with silver or gold fittings, combining German precision with French stylistic influence, and is highly regarded by musicians worldwide.

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