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Lucien Francais

Mattaincourt, Nancy, 1886–1940

Worked in Paris and London and subsequently for Jacquot in Nancy. Established independently there in 1922. Stradivari model with dark red oil varnish. L. Français, Luthier / ex-Premier ouvrier des Premières / maisons de Paris et de Londres / No.. Nancy. Anno 19.. — John Dilworth

Worked Mattaincourt, Nancy
Made Cello, Violin, Violin Bow

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£6,386

12 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's label n. 21, good condition Lot 875LaurentJune 2024£2,263est. € 1.500-2.000
Violin35.8 cm Nancy, 1923December 2010£1,553
Violin35.9 cm Nancy, 1924July 2007£1,402
Violin BowS/E 59.5 g.March 2007£1,150
Violin35.9 cm 1924February 2007£1,200
Violin35.9 cm Nancy, 1924July 2006£1,561
CelloNancy, 1928December 2005£6,386
ViolinNancy, 1930May 2005£2,747
ViolinNancy, 1930 #68December 2004£977
Violin1919June 2003£1,667
Violin1933June 2000£1,004
Violin BowS/E 59 g.November 1998£1,150

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

FRANÇAIS, Lucien Born 1886, died 1940 Mattaincourt France. Worked in Paris and London and subsequently for Jacquot in Nancy. Established independently there in 1922. Stradivari model with dark red oil varnish. L. Français, Luthier / ex-Premier ouvrier des Premières / maisons de Paris et de Londres / No.. Nancy. Anno 19..

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