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Violin bow in pernambuco, blackened wood and mother of pearl, signed PC for Prosper Colas *, vintage early twentieth century.
This bow is in its own juice, it will be restored. Signed see pictures.
A note: accident and gaps in the end, split in the wood at the grip, wear and scratches on the wood, look at the photos.
is a bow maker based in Mirecourt, France. He was influenced by the school of Dominique Peccatte. The work of Prosper Colas is similar to that of François Bazin, Charles Claude Husson, and Pierre Cuniot. Around 1871, he came to Paris where he met Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume and worked for him. The first bows bearing his mark may be dated from this period and reflect the influence of Vuillaume. His best production dates from the beginning of the 20th century, stamped PC. Prosper Colas died in 1919, when his company was taken over by Ferret-Marcotte.
