The leading figure of the Bazin workshop and a central force in the professionalisation of Mirecourt bow making.
Maker profile · 20
Current private availability
A bow by Charles-Nicolas Bazin is available.
Price on request. Detailed photographs, the complete description, condition information and the certificate from Cabinet Raffin are provided directly to interested clients.
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Charles-Nicolas Bazin inherited the workshop of his father François Xavier and developed it into one of Mirecourt’s most respected establishments. He combined efficient organisation with a high standard of design, producing both fine personal bows and reliable work for the trade.
Seen within the wider history of french school bow making, the surviving work associated with Charles-Nicolas Bazin is best understood through materials, construction, stylistic detail and comparison with authenticated examples. A brand alone is never conclusive.
Why this maker matters
A place in the history of the bow.
His workshop trained and influenced numerous makers and became a foundation of the modern French bow industry.
Characteristics often studied
Elegant, regular heads
Reliable camber and balance
Clean frogs and buttons
Consistent workshop standards
Workshop, associations & marks
Son of François Xavier Bazin
Directed a major Mirecourt workshop
Supplied many dealers
Personal and workshop work should be distinguished
Attribution and certification
This profile is an educational introduction. A stamp, model or single construction detail is never sufficient to establish authorship. This bow is accompanied by a certificate from Cabinet Raffin; the certificate and complete private dossier are supplied directly to the prospective client.
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