Marcel Fetique
Mirecourt, Paris, 1899–1977
Bow maker. Son, pupil and assistant of Victor François, below. Active in Paris from 1913. Established at 93 rue de Maubeuge 1930. Bows made during the Second World War are naturally rare, but bear similarities to those of É. Ouchard who may have been a close influence. Fine, if uncommon, bows, brand\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
26 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | Nickel mounted, round stick stamped Mcel. Fétique à Paris Lot 55 | Tarisio | May 2024 | £2,317est. $ 2,000-3,000 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58.5 g. with fine hair | — | December 2011 | £6,341 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62.5 g. | — | December 2011 | £3,699 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 57.0 g. (adjustor later) | — | October 2010 | £2,050 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59.5 g. Paris, mid-20th C. | — | October 2010 | £5,000 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 62 g. Probably by | — | March 2010 | £3,840 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 60.5 g. Mirecourt, 1930 c. | — | October 2007 | £1,875 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | May 2005 | £3,431 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | — | October 2004 | £3,154 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 52 g. | — | July 2003 | £1,920 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 52 g. | — | June 2003 | £2,833 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62 g. | — | October 2002 | £1,409 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 55 g. | — | June 2002 | £1,923 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 65 g. | — | November 2000 | £3,254 |
| Violin Bow | S/I 60 g. | — | March 2000 | £4,830 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. | — | November 1997 | £2,415 |
| Violin Bow | S/I 62 g. | — | May 1997 | £2,000 |
| Violin Bow | S/I 58 g. | — | March 1997 | £1,725 |
| Violin Bow | S/I 61 g. | — | November 1996 | £2,415 |
| Violin Bow | S/I 64 g. | — | May 1996 | £2,105 |
| Violin Bow | S/I 61 g. | — | March 1996 | £2,760 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 63 g. | — | June 1995 | £3,680 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 64 g. | — | March 1994 | £2,760 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | November 1993 | £2,760 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | — | April 1993 | £1,610 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 63 g. | — | October 1984 | £352 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
FÉTIQUE, Marcel Gaston Born 1899 Mirecourt, died 1977 Paris France. Bow maker. Son, pupil and assistant of Victor François, below. Active in Paris from 1913. Established at 93 rue de Maubeuge 1930. Bows made during the Second World War are naturally rare, but bear similarities to those of É. Ouchard who may have been a close influence. Fine, if uncommon, bows, branded: Mcel FÉTIQUE A PARIS [Millant/Raffin]
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