Nice School
Charles Bovis
Nice, b. 1909
Son of François Bovis, above. François died when Charles was five years old, and his apprenticeship was spent in Mirecourt at the shop of René Jacquemin. Later worked for Caressa in Paris before returning to Nice to take over the family business. Fine work on classical models, but chiefly employed i\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.7 cm Nice, 1951 | — | June 2008 | £2,785 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
BOVIS, Charles Born 1909 Nice France. Son of François Bovis, above. François died when Charles was five years old, and his apprenticeship was spent in Mirecourt at the shop of René Jacquemin. Later worked for Caressa in Paris before returning to Nice to take over the family business. Fine work on classical models, but chiefly employed in repair and restoration work. Fait par / Charles Bovis / à Nice / an 19..
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Alberto Bianchi 1871–1948
Alberto Luigi Blanchi 1871–1941
Felix Albert Caressa 1866–1939
Pierre Gaggini b. 1903
Silvio Tua 1894–1972