Heinz Dolling Workshop Cello Bow Germany circa 1950-1960

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Heinz Dolling (1913 -2001) learned bow making in the workshop of his father Otto Dolling. After finishing his apprenticeship, he continued to work in his parents’ shop. He completed his master’s examination in Markneukirchen in 1947 and set up his own workshop in Wernitzgrun, Saxony. In 1965 Heinz Dolling moved his workshop about two miles away to the nearby town of Erlbach, Germany. In 1998 the Dolling family celebrated their 100th anniversary of bow making. Currently the family is in the 4th generation of makers with Michael Dolling carrying on the family tradition.

The socialist German Democratic Republic was not favorable for independent craftsman; because of this, Heinz Dolling, as a smart businessman and entrepreneur, developed a great business model in mostly just selling his handmade bows to the West. He established himself as an internationally renowned bow maker. In 1969 Heinz was awarded a gold medal for his violin bow at the Lüttich trade fair. His bows clearly follow the working traditions of high-quality German bow work while also showing his own personalized style.

This bow was made in the mid-20th century and is pernambuco specie, round in section, and nickel mounts. There are no other markings on the bow but the stamp. The bow is in its original condition and has been in our collection for years. The wood is semi firm, nice, and without a flaw. There are no issues. The ebony frog has single pearl eyes and a three-piece endscrew. It is a beautiful bow.

Weight fully haired 75.0 grams