Notable Sales: Nicolas Maire
Nicolas Maire was born in Mirecourt in 1800. The exact location of his training is unclear, but it is likely that he worked for Etienne Pajeot for a few years before establishing himself in his home town in 1826. His early bows were branded N. Maire., then N. Maire, without the final full stop, and from about 1845, simply Maire. He remained in Mirecourt until 1853, employing a number of workers, and supplying bows to Pajeot, but in that year he moved to Paris, where he worked for Vuillaume, Gand and Chanot. His style in the 1850s was strongly influenced by Dominique Peccatte, whose work he presumably became acquainted with through Vuillaume, as Peccatte had left Paris in 1847. Maire continued to work in Paris until his death in 1878, and his bows are highly sought after.
(b Mirecourt, 1800; d Paris, 1878)
Nicolas Maire was born in Mirecourt in 1800. The exact location of his training is unclear, but it is likely that he worked for Etienne Pajeot for a few years before establishing himself in his home town in 1826. His early bows were branded N. Maire., then N. Maire, without the final full stop, and from about 1845, simply Maire. He remained in Mirecourt until 1853, employing a number of workers, and supplying bows to Pajeot, but in that year he moved to Paris, where he worked for Vuillaume, Gand and Chanot. His style in the 1850s... Read more
Lot 170
(b Mirecourt, 1800; d Paris, 1878)
Paris, circa 1855
The stick of this bow is made of pernambuco and requires a UK re-export CITES permit - this will be applied for after the auction and a charge of £75 will be added to the invoice if you are registered outside the UK
‡£20,000-30,000
GBP£20,000.00 - £30,000.00
EUR€23,800.00 - €35,700.00
AUD$38,200.00 - $57,300.00
JPY¥4,203,200.00 - ¥6,304,800.00
KRW₩35,486,800.00 - ₩53,230,200.00
CHFCHF22,000.00 - CHF33,000.00
USD$26,800.00 - $40,200.00
Lot 171
(b Mirecourt, 1800; d Paris, 1878)
Paris, circa 1860
The stick of this bow is made of pernambuco and the faceplate is made of ivory. Both require UK re-export CITES permits - these will be applied for after the auction and a charge of £100 will be added to the invoice if you are registered outside the UK. Ivory registration number VX5A1M2C.
£15,000-20,000
GBP£15,000.00 - £20,000.00EUR€17,850.00 - €23,800.00AUD$28,650.00 - $38,200.00JPY¥3,152,400.00 - ¥4,203,200.00KRW₩26,615,100.00 - ₩35,486,800.00CHFCHF16,500.00 - CHF22,000.00USD$20,100.00 - $26,800.00
Lot 236
(b Mirecourt, 1800; d Paris, 1878)
Paris, circa 1850-55
The stick of this bow is made of pernambuco and requires a UK re-export CITES permit - this will be applied for after the auction and a charge of £75 will be added to the invoice if you are registered outside the UK
£1,500-2,000
GBP£1,500.00 - £2,000.00EUR€1,785.00 - €2,380.00AUD$2,865.00 - $3,820.00JPY¥315,240.00 - ¥420,320.00KRW₩2,661,510.00 - ₩3,548,680.00CHFCHF1,650.00 - CHF2,200.00USD$2,010.00 - $2,680.00
Lot 237
(b Mirecourt, 1800; d Paris, 1878)
Mirecourt, circa 1845
£2,000-3,000
GBP£2,000.00 - £3,000.00EUR€2,380.00 - €3,570.00AUD$3,820.00 - $5,730.00JPY¥420,320.00 - ¥630,480.00KRW₩3,548,680.00 - ₩5,323,020.00CHFCHF2,200.00 - CHF3,300.00USD$2,680.00 - $4,020.00
Paris, circa 1840-45
This exceptionally well-preserved example by one of the most sought after bow makers is truly a great opportunity for collectors and players alike. The materials and workmanship are of the... read more
Paris, circa 1840-45
Paris, circa 1870
Nicolas Maire, who is presumed to have trained with Étienne Pajeot, set up his own business in 1826. He supplied bows to the most prestigious French dealers of his time,... read more
Paris, circa 1870
Paris, circa 1845
This elegant and characteristic bow by one of the most sought after bow makers is truly a player’s bow. Its range of overtones is extraordinary, as is its ability to... read more
Paris, circa 1845
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