Pierre Nehr
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On the occasion of the centenary of the prestigious TATSUNOYA CO.,LTD, I had the immense honor of being commissioned to create a quartet of bows to enrich their exceptional collection.
This quartet, crafted especially for this celebration, bears the hot-stamped mark “EXPO 2025” and remains a unique piece in the world.
I wish TATSUNOYA CO.,LTD many more years of remarkable activity, and I express my deepest gratitude for the trust and esteem they have shown me.
We are extremely honored to have been commissioned to create the Quartet bow to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tatsunoya Shokai Co., Ltd. The commemorative bow will be stamped with "EXPO 2025" and will shine as a special, one-of-a-kind piece. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the trust and kindness you have shown us so far, and we wish your company continued success in the future.
Pierre NEHR
In September 1995, at the age of sixteen, I began my apprenticeship with my brother Jean-Pascal in Marseille, where I stayed for five years.
I obtained my degree in bow-making in Mirecourt in 1998.
In 2002, I opened my own workshop in Paris to focus on crafting bows of my own creation and restoring old bows for various luthiers, dealers, and international collectors.
In the summer of 2024, after more than 20 years spent in Paris, I returned to the Aix-en-Provence area to settle there and dedicate myself exclusively to the creation of my bows.
All my bows are entirely handmade, as is the tradition in France. My work is influenced by the great French masters of the 19th century, to whom I add my personal touch.
My bows are played worldwide by orchestral musicians, chamber musicians, soloists, and collectors.
Prizes and Honors:
• Certificate of Merit (Violin) – VSA 2008
• Gold Medal (Cello) & Bronze Medal (Violin) – Mittenwald 2010
• 3rd Place (Viola) – Vatelot Competition 2011
• Certificate of Merit (Cello) – VSA 2012
• “Coup de Coeur” –(Cello) French Cello Society, Paris 2012
• “Coup de Coeur” –(Viola) Diederik Suys VIOLA'S Competition, Paris 2016
• “Certificat d'Honneur” – International Dominique Peccatte Competition, Paris 2016
• “Grand prix des Jurys archetiers” – (Cello) International LAME Competition, Mirecourt 2023
Jury Positions:
• Member of the Jury – International Bow Making Competition, Amsterdam 2016
• President of the Jury – International Bow Making Competition VIOLA'S, Paris 2019
In 1995, at the age of 16, he studied bow making in Marseille under his brother Jean-Pasucal Nehr, honing his skills for five years. In 1998, he obtained a degree in bow making at Mirecourt, and in 2002 opened his own workshop in Paris, where he devoted himself to making bows of original designs and restoring old bows. After working in Paris for over 20 years, he moved to Provence in 2024. His bows, which he handcrafts using traditional techniques with his own unique interpretation of the techniques of 19th-century French masters, are highly regarded by performers and collectors around the world. He has won numerous awards at international competitions and has also served as a judge.
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