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Moses Sedler

Louis Morizot Frères – Bow Makers (1937 – 1970)

Louis Joseph Morizot (called Morizot père), and his five sons, (Morizot frères), are reputed to be among the most important French bow makers of the twentieth century. Together, they established one of the most successful ateliers in their hometown of Mirecourt. Louis Morizot père followed in the bow-making footsteps of his grandfather Guillaume Maline (1792-1859). …

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Cabinet d’Archetiers – Experts Jean-François Raffin

Jean-François Raffin (b. 1947) Jean-François Raffin completed his violin-making apprenticeship in Mirecourt before joining Etienne Vatelot’s Parisian workshop. In Paris, Raffin discovered his passion for bow-making and began working for Bernard Millant. He went on to open his own atelier in 1989, although he still collaborated with his mentor. Together, Raffin and Millant authored L’archet, …

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The History of German Bow Making in Markneukirchen

Nestled on the border of Saxony and Bohemia (modern-day Czech republic), Markneukirchen was already a thriving violin-making center by the 18th century. Its remarkable output gave the region its nickname: the “Musikwinkel,” or music corner. What set Markneukirchen apart was a commitment to international commerce and a well-established luthiers’ guild, dating back to 1677, that …

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Roland Feller Violin Maker

Roland Feller Dolce Violins is honored to present the fine instrument and bow collection of Roland Feller. View the collection. A graduate of the prestigious State Violin making School in Mittenwald, Germany, Roland Feller has been providing high-quality string instruments and restorations to the Bay Area since 1977. Feller discovered his passion for lutherie at …

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