All around the world there are players and dealers who remember with their time with Bernard. To me personally he extended a hand of genuine warmth and kindness. He took time to explain detail regarding makers and understood I was a true bow enthusiast driven to understand more about the art of fine bows. When his room fell silent when he inspected a bow i cherished the silence and just his presence.
Once at a gathering of dealers in London I remember him entering the room, everyone turned to greet him. At this point he pointed at me and came across the room to shake me warmly by the hand. It was such a kind gesture! There were another time I went the Paris with a bow I may have bought from Japan. I knew it very fine but was not sure who had made it. I decided to visit a number of dealers for their opinion, this was a very interesting experience. When Bernard saw me with the bow he said ‘but you know what this is!’ I had a fair idea, but like all who sought his advice, the most important view was his. I miss him very much, I hope he is deep in conversation with Eugene Sartory. Thank you Bernard for all your time and kindness.
