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Liege School

Jacques Bernard

Liege, 1919–1992

Bow maker and violin restorer. Son and pupil of André Bernard, above. Briefly established a workshop in camp as a prisoner-of-war, returned to Liège after the end of hostilities to continue the family business. Concentrated mainly on restoration work. Diploma of honour, Liège 1954. — John Dilworth

Worked Liege
Made Violin Bow
Taught by André Bernard
Family Son of André Bernard

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£552
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin BowS/E 63 g.March 1997£552

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

BERNARD, Jacques Born 1919, died 1992 Liège Belgium. Bow maker and violin restorer. Son and pupil of André Bernard, above. Briefly established a workshop in camp as a prisoner-of-war, returned to Liège after the end of hostilities to continue the family business. Concentrated mainly on restoration work. Diploma of honour, Liège 1954.

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