This is a bow by Monique Poullot, a contemporary French bow maker. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. The stamp is almost worn away and difficult to read, but it says Monique POULLOT Paris. While there is some wear and tear overall, the condition is good. The leather grip and hair have been replaced with new ones. This bow is very easy to play with a moderate amount of flexibility. Length 74cm, balance point from the frog approximately 18.7cm, weight 61.9g. Monique Poullot Born in Dijon, France in 1968. She studied bow making at the Mirecourt school and after graduating, she honed her skills for 24 years under Jean Marc Panhaleux in Lille, France. While incorporating advice from masters such as Stephane Thomachot and her husband, Jacques Poullot, she has perfected her own style. Monique's bows, which boast high cost performance while adhering to the traditional French bow-making style of making not only the stick but also all the parts herself, are popular all over the world and are now a very valuable piece. Please note that it will take some time to ship as we will carefully package it to prevent damage.