A twentieth-century Saxon maker known for reliable, traditionally constructed bows.
Maker profile · 86
Current private availability
A bow by Paul Weidhaas is available.
Price on request. Detailed photographs, the complete description, condition information and the certificate from H.K. Schmidt, Dresden are provided directly to interested clients.
Available privately · Subject to prior saleCertificate: H.K. Schmidt, DresdenPrice on request
Paul Weidhaas trained in the dense workshop culture of Markneukirchen and worked during a challenging historical period. His bows retain solid German workmanship and established French-inspired models.
Seen within the wider history of german school bow making, the surviving work associated with Paul Weidhaas 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.
He represents the continuity of regional craft through the middle of the twentieth century.
Characteristics often studied
Traditional heads
Firm sticks
Practical fittings
Reliable workshop finish
Workshop, associations & marks
Worked in Markneukirchen
Twentieth-century production
Traditional training
Stamped examples should be assessed individually
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 H.K. Schmidt, Dresden; the certificate and complete private dossier are supplied directly to the prospective client.
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