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Roger François Lotte
Roger François Lotte (b. 1922 - d. 1989) was a French archetier and bow maker, son of François Lotte and Marguerite Ouchard. Roger studied the art of bow making with his father and took over his shop around 1960. He made bows for: George Deblaye, Dupuy, Léon Mougenot, Étienne Vatelot, Roger & Max Millant and Bernard Millant amongst others. His best bows made entirely by himself are stamped: Roger François Lotte and sometimes Roger Lotte. "Some of the bows from 1965-1970 mounted in gold/tortoise-shell are stunning". References Bibliography * * * * Dictionnaire universel del luthiers - René Vannes 1951, 1972, 1985 (vol.3) * Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers The ''Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers'' is a widely cited reference work providing information on approximately 9,000 violin makers. The work is based on the extensive notes of violinist and composer William Henley (1874-1957). Henley ... - William Henley 1970 Bow makers Luthiers from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archetier
A bow maker is a person who builds, repairs, and restores antique or modern Bow (music), bows for bowed string instruments. These include violins, violas, cellos, double basses, viola d'amore, viola da gamba, etc. The French word for bowmaker (bow maker) is archetier, meaning one who makes Bow (music), bows of the string family of instruments such as violin, viola, cello and double bass. The root of the word comes from ''archet''—pronounced —the bow. A bow maker typically uses between 150 and 200 hairs from the tail of a horse for a violin bow. Bows for other members of the violin family typically have a wider ribbon, using more hairs. White hair generally produces a smoother sound and black hair (used mainly for double bass bows) is coarser, producing a rougher sound. Lower quality (inexpensive) bows often use nylon or synthetic hair. Rosin, a hard, sticky substance made from resin (sometimes mixed with wax), is regularly applied to the bow hair to increase friction. In maki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
François Lotte
François Lotte (1889–1970) was a French archetier and bow maker. Son of Georges Lotte who was a luthier and violin maker in the Vuillaume shop. François Lotte received his training in the best French tradition, initially apprenticed with Bazin. In 1919 he married Marguerite Ouchard, daughter of Émile François Ouchard and sister of Émile Auguste Ouchard. François later went on to work for Eugène Cuniot-Hury (between 1922-1925). By 1926 he set up his own business in Paris. His bows are often stamped with the stamp of the shop or maker he was working for or not stamped at all. His bows are elegant, precise, excellent in workmanship and combine good playing and sound qualities. He left a large number of bows of very good quality. Many bows are mounted in silver as well as maillechort/nickel mounted. His brands include: *"FRANCOIS LOTTE" in large letters *"Fcois LOTTE" in large letters *"FRANCOIS LOTTE" in small letters His son Roger François Lotte, born 1922, took over ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Émile François Ouchard
Émile François Ouchard (30 April 1872–27 February 1951) was a bow maker (''archetier'') for stringed instruments from Mirecourt, Vosges, France. Ouchard was also known as "Ouchard Père". Biography Émile François Ouchard began his apprenticeship in 1886 at the workshop of Eugène Cuniot-Hury in Mirecourt. Following the death of Cuniot-Hury in 1910, Ouchard stayed with Cuniot's widow to assist her in the running of the workshop, and so came to inherit the Cuniot-Hury business. In 1923, he opened his own workshop at 1, rue Canon in Mirecourt. By then Émile Ouchard had become a prolific bow maker, and prior to opening his own workshop had worked for Joseph Aubry, Paul Bisch & Olivier, Georges Coné, Charles Enel, Jean Lavest and Cuniot-Hury Émile François Ouchard died in his hometown of Mirecourt in 1951. Emile Ouchard used only one stamp during his career: « Emile Ouchard ». He was succeeded by his son and pupil, Émile Auguste Ouchard Émile Auguste Ouchard (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Étienne Vatelot
Étienne Vatelot (13 November 1925 – 13 July 2013) was a French luthier. Biography Étienne Vatelot is the son of luthier Marcel Vatelot, who opened his workshop in 1909, and Jehane Lauxerrois. He attended high school at the Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix. From 1942, he learned the craft of luthier in the workshop of his father, located at 11 bis in Paris. He perfected his skills in Mirecourt with luthier Amédée-Dominique Dieudonné, in Paris in the studio of Victor Quenoil, then in New York at Rembert Wurlitzer. In 1949, he obtained the diploma of honor at the International Violin Competition of The Hague (Netherland). In 1959 he was appointed expert witness by the Court of Appeal of Paris and succeeded his father. Étienne Vatelot used to compare his profession to that of a doctor. He was renowned for his diagnostic capabilities He regulated the instruments of numerous international soloists that he accompanied on tour, like French violinist Ginette Neveu. Duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Millant
Bernard Millant (1929 – 5 April 2017) was a bow maker, archetier and luthier in Paris, France. He was the son of Max Millant. He studied violin-making at Amédée Dieudonné's workshop in Mirecourt. He also studied bow-making with Louis Morizot alongside the Morizot Frères. He is known as an expert for his reliable certificates for fine French bows, and was the author of the definitive book on French bows: References External links * L'Archet Éditions [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Dictionary Of Violin & Bow Makers
The ''Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers'' is a widely cited reference work providing information on approximately 9,000 violin makers. The work is based on the extensive notes of violinist and composer William Henley (1874-1957). Henley had in his youth studied with August Wilhelmj, and later became a professor of composition and principal of the violin at the Royal Academy in London. Having played violins from many manufacturers, Henley sought to compile a comprehensive list evaluating violin and bow makers. After Henley's death in 1957, dealer Cyril Woodcock (1897–1980) completed and published the work based on Henley's unfinished notes. The work was first published in five volumes in 1959 and 1960, and republished in a single volume in 1973. Background The book was the first to include a significant number of American craftsmen. Henley traveled extensively as a performer, primarily with his quartet. It was during his trips, including a supposed trip to America dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Henley (violinist)
William Henley (1874–1957) was an English violinist, arranger of music, music teacher, and composer. Biography William Henley was born at West Bromwich on January 28, 1874, and started playing the violin under his father John, at the age of six. After studying under him for five years, Henley studied with Mr. T. M. Abbott, of Birmingham. His first concert tour in 1886 was through Gloucestershire and the Forest of Dean, where he was announced as the "boy Paganini". In 1887 he became leader of the band that accompanied D'Oyly Carte's No. 1 Company to the principal towns of France. In October, 1888, he went on a tour through Lancashire with H. T. Bywater. When performing in Birmingham in 1889, he came into contact with Councillor Beale, who was a musical enthusiast and suggested Henley should go to London for violin lessons, and kindly provided him with the means to continue his musical studies there. After studying the violin for two years with Henry Holmes, during which time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bow Makers
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Luthiers From Mirecourt
A luthier ( ; ) is a craftsperson who builds or repairs string instruments. Etymology The word ' is originally French and comes from ''luth'', the French word for "lute". The term was originally used for makers of lutes, but it came to be used in French for makers of most bowed and plucked stringed instruments such as members of the violin family (including violas, cellos, and double basses) and guitars. Luthiers, however, do not make harps or pianos; these require different skills and construction methods because their strings are secured to a frame. Craft The craft of luthiers, lutherie (rarely called "luthiery", but this often refers to stringed instruments other than those in the violin family), is commonly divided into the two main categories of makers of stringed instruments that are plucked or strummed and makers of stringed instruments that are bowed. Since bowed instruments require a bow, the second category includes a subtype known as a bow maker or archetier. L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1922 Births
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