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Felix Foucher

London, 1888–1917

Son of Georges Foucher (I), below. Worked in King Street, Hammersmith. Prolific maker, credited with over 200 instruments in his career which ended prematurely with his death in World War I. Copies of classical models, but also makers of the second rank such as Gagliano. Good quality work, possibly \u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked London
Made Violin
Family Son of Georges Foucher

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,210
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1912November 1989£632
Violin1912January 1989£440
Violin1911November 1985£1,210

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

FOUCHER, Felix Born 1888, died 1917 Hammersmith, London UK. Son of Georges Foucher (I), below. Worked in King Street, Hammersmith. Prolific maker, credited with over 200 instruments in his career which ended prematurely with his death in World War I. Copies of classical models, but also makers of the second rank such as Gagliano. Good quality work, possibly augmented with imported Mirecourt instruments. ff no.240 / Felix Foucher / Luthier / London. 1915

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