Albin Hums

Name: Albin Hums auction price records, Amati Instrument Archive
Creator: Amati

Markneukirchen, b. 1882

Albin Hums (born 1882) was a bow maker who worked around 1925. He was a pupil of E. Knorr and H. Prell, known for producing fine bows, some of which bore the stamp of Henri Marteau in addition to his own.

Worked Markneukirchen

Made Cello Bow, Viola Bow, Violin, Violin Bow

Taught by E. Knorr and H

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£1,534

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Cello Bow	Silver mounted, old repaired crack to the head, button in poor condition, stick with playing wear	March 2025	£951
Viola Bow	G/E 56.0 g.	April 2010	£904
Cello Bow	G/E 76 g. with whalebone wrap	April 2010	£1,534
Violin Bow	G/E 53 g. little hair & whalebone lapping	March 2010	£576
Violin Bow	S/E 56 g.	December 2009	£299
Violin Bow	S/E 58 g. 1920 c. Frog branded "A.H.M."	February 2007	£212
Violin Bow	S/E 59 g.	November 2003	£471
Violin Bow	S/E 55 g.	October 2002	£653
Violin Bow	G/E 61 g.	October 2002	£833
Violin Bow	S/E 61 g.	November 2001	£470
Violin Bow	S/E 60 g.	March 2001	£493
Violin	1952	May 1998	£635
Violin Bow	S/E 60 g.	November 1997	£368
Violin Bow	S/E 61 g.	June 1996	£517
Violin Bow	S/E 53 g.	March 1996	£517
Violin Bow	S/E 56 g.	April 1993	£352
Violin Bow	S/E 57 g.	March 1992	£726
Cello Bow	S/E 74 g.	November 1991	£605
Cello Bow	G/E 74 g.	June 1989	£440
Cello Bow	S/E 75 g.	November 1982	£495

Maker Overview

Life

Albin Hums (1882-Unknown) was a bow maker born in 1882, who worked circa 1925.'s The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers, Hums was a notable craftsman.

Characteristics

Workmanship: He produced fine bows.
Markings: Some of his bows were stamped with the name Henri Marteau as well as his own.

Influence and legacy

Mentorship: He was a pupil of E. Knorr and H. Prell.

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Biographies

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Albin, Born 1882, Worked circa. 1925. Bow maker. Pupil of E. Knorr and H. Prell. Fine bows, some stamped with the name Henri Marteau as well as his own.

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