Year of manufacture: 1945 Place of manufacture: Mirecourt, France Length: 73.1cm Weight: 56g Pernambuco Maker: Marc Laberte Certificate: gartsman Purchased from the renowned appraiser A. Gartzman. The acquisition price was approximately 1.2 million yen. Due to the depreciation of the yen, the reference price at musical instrument stores is likely to have further increased. (Authenticity guaranteed. Other appraisals are available at cost if desired) As this bow has aged, there are some minor dents and scratches as shown in the photos, but the condition is good without any significant flaws. The wrapping appears to be in its original condition. Marc Laberte Marc Laberte is a member of the Laberte-Humbert family, a stringed instrument workshop that has been in Mirecourt, France since the 18th century. Laberte's workshop produced many high-quality stringed instruments and bows. A French violin bow made by Marc Laberte in Mirecourt. The round and active stick is made of high-quality brown Pernambuco, and is an exceptional piece with excellent strength and resilient flexibility. It has a powerful sound that evokes music, and the sound spreads out, shaking the entire surrounding space. If you are upgrading from a beginner or mid-level bow, you will be amazed by the outstanding operability and the musicality of the sound. This is a bow that conveys the greatness of French bows.