For sale is a modern French violin bow by Roger Francois LOTTE, son of the renowned bow maker Francois Lotte. This is an authentic French bow, authenticated by Jean Francois RAFFIN, a world-renowned bow appraiser. ◎ Domestic Reference Price: ¥1,100,000 ◎ Stamped with G.Houfflack (Gabriel Houfflack) ・ Stick Material: Pernambuco wood ・ Fitting Hardware: Nickel ・ Frog Material: Ebony (French standard for the screw part) ・ Total Length: 73cm, Weight: 60.13g (Standard 60-61g) According to Mr. RAFFIN's appraisal, this bow was made around 1970 by Roger, who was also the son of Francois Lotte. Although the stick is slightly thicker, it features the high-quality, very strong wood unique to Pernambuco at the time, and the beautiful curve inherited from his father, Francois Lotte. The stick is stamped with the mark of Gabriel Houfflack, the delivery destination at the time. The head has a strong influence of his father, Francois Lotte, and has an elegant design. The Pernambuco used is Caesalpinia Echinata. Brazilian wood is an evergreen tree of the legume family, Caesalpinioideae, but it is said to be the most suitable for violin bow material because of its hardness. The frog is original to the era, made of Madagascar ebony, and hand-carved into a rounded shape. Mother-of-pearl is used for the decorative eye. Mother-of-pearl is the shell that produces pearls. The stick is in good condition with no bends. Roger Francois Lotte was a French bow maker of the 20th century. He began making bows under his father, Francois Lotte, around 1936. He made many bows until his death in 1989, and also made bows for other workshops in France. This work was made around 1970, and is a work from Roger's prime years of bow making. It is characterized by the graceful style and good balance inherited from his father. It has a functional and supple feel, and brings out a bright and rounded tone.