Expert certificates
Every bow offered through Rukin Fine Violins and Bows is accompanied by the appropriate expert certificate: Cabinet Raffin for French bows or H.K. Schmidt, Dresden for German bows.
A certificate records an expert opinion, while an informed purchase also requires close attention to condition, materials, restorations, playing character and provenance.
We provide the certificate together with the bow’s detailed photographs and full description directly to the prospective client.
The absence of public object photographs is intentional. Many bows are held on consignment, and their owners expect discretion. Qualified enquiries receive complete information privately.
Current private availability
Each linked profile represents current private availability. Individual bow details are supplied directly following an enquiry.
Documentation
French bows are certified by Cabinet Raffin; German bows are certified by H.K. Schmidt, Dresden. Complete photographs, condition information, provenance where available and price are shared privately.
Confidential enquiry
Prices, detailed photographs, the relevant expert certificate, condition information and the complete description are provided directly and privately.
No photographs are requested or uploaded through this form.