Herbert Wanka
Baiersdorf
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.
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
9 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, round stick stamped *Herbert Wanka*, button with two gold bands and pearl facets Lot 166 | Ingles & H. | January 2025 | £2,280est. £ 1,500-2,000 |
| Viola Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped Herbert Wanka Lot 28 | Tarisio | February 2019 | £888est. $ 600-900 |
| Cello Bow | Gold mounted, stamped HERBERT WANKA, ebony frog Lot 46 | Sunrise | November 2017 | £964est. ¥ 120,000-150,000 |
| Viola Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped Herbert Wanka* Lot 43 | Brompton’s | March 2016 | £780est. £ 400-600 |
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, octagonal stick Lot 171 | Brompton’s | March 2016 | £960est. £ 600-800 |
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, round stick stamped Herbert Wanka Lot 8 | Brompton’s | November 2015 | £960est. £ 500-800 |
| Violin Bow | Nickel mounted, round stick stamped H. WANKA, ebony frog with Paris eye, nickel and ebony button Lot 68 | Sunrise | September 2015 | £193est. ¥ 30,000-40,000 |
| Violin Bow | Nickel mounted, round stick stamped Herbert Wanka Lot 23 | Brompton’s | June 2015 | £480est. £ 400-600 |
| Viola Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped Herbert Wanka Lot 187 | Brompton’s | June 2013 | £540est. £ 400-600 |
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