 It is during this time that he studied the art of bowmaking in the Paris workshop of Eugene Sartory, working side by side with Andre Vigneron (1881–1924) who was to become one of the outstanding bowmakers of his time.His instruments, though few in number, are constructed of top quality material and have perfect sound.After completing the construction of the instrument, he would leave it for up to two years before going on to the varnishing.