Hippolyte Camille Lamy violin bow, Paris circa 1920

Hippolyte Camille Lamy (1875–1942), was an important French bowmaker of the early twentieth century. Known as “Lamy fils”, he was the first son of Joseph Alfred Lamy (Lamy père). From 1890, he started his apprenticeship with his father, and between 1905–1910, he gradually personalized his model by widening the throat of the frogs and by slightly enlarging the style of the head.

Hippolyte Camille continued to work with his father until the latter’s death in 1919. He then took over the workshop and carried on the family tradition. His style is very close to his father's, though his bows become slightly stronger and more sturdy during his career to reflect the tastes of 20th-century players. Hippolyte Camille died in 1942 at his home in Paris, and his bows are highly sought after today by professional musicians and collectors worldwide.