A viola bow by Pascal Camurat, gold mounted

Pascal CAMURAT trained as violin maker in Mittenwald where he attained his diploma in 1983, and as bow maker in Paris.
Since then, his career has gradually become involved in many aspects of the music business : manufacturing of instruments and bows, repairing, restoration, trading of instruments and expertise.
Having made his first bow in Paul Siefried’s shop in Los Angeles in 1984, he completed his bow training with Stephane THOMACHOT.
While in LA, he completed his training in restoration of instruments, alongside his brother Bernard, with internships at Hans Weisshaar (Los Angeles, 1985).
In 1987 Pascal CAMURAT joined for height months the studio of Charles Beare in London.
In 1988 he came to Paris to join his Father’s workshop.
When in 1990 Jacques CAMURAT retired Pascal succeeded his father in Paris with his brother Bernard, establishing themselves under the name “CAMURAT Frères”
Since 2000 Pascal CAMURAT works in Montpellier where he mostly makes fine bows and, occasionally, some violins.

70.8g

Price range: £6,000 - £14,000