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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. B\u{2026} — John Dilworth

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

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£3,840

21 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Viola BowS/E 67 g.March 2011£3,840
Viola BowS/E 71.5 g. stamped "Jas Tubbs"October 2010£3,600
Viola BowS/E 68 g. stamped "T Victor"April 2010£3,644
Violin BowS/E 61.5 g. London, 1910-20 c.October 2009£3,006
Violin BowS/E 64 g. Mirecourt, 1900 c.March 2008£2,500
Violin BowS/E 62.0 g.May 2006£2,606
Violin BowS/E 58.0 g.May 2005£1,832
Violin BowS/E 60 g.June 2002£1,912
Violin BowS/E 65 g.October 1997£1,000
Viola BowS/E 70 g.June 1996£2,300
Violin BowS/E 63 g.December 1989£770
Violin BowS/E 62 g.November 1989£1,320
Violin BowS/E 57 g.March 1988£385
Cello BowS/E 72 g.November 1986£374
Violin BowS/E 61 g.September 1986£418
Violin BowS/E 62 g.April 1985£671
Violin BowS/E 60 g.April 1985£464
Violin BowS/E 58 g.September 1983£198
Violin BowS/E 59 g.November 1981£505
Violin BowS/E 63 g.May 1981£462
Violin BowS/E 62 g.May 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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