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