France School
Georges (I) Foucher
worked 1866–1899
Of French origin. Established in Mortimer Street, London 1866. Closed 1899 when the company was turned over to Haynes & Co. at 14 Gray’s Inn Road. Agent for George Lotte in Mirecourt. Good commercial work. Author of two pamphlets: Treatise on the History and Construction of the Violin (1899); R\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1909 | October 2003 | £555 |
| Violin | 1890 c. | December 1989 | £902 |
| Violin | 1884 | March 1988 | £440 |
| Violin | 1884 | January 1987 | £1,595 |
| Violin | 1884 | September 1981 | £594 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
FOUCHER, Georges (I) Worked circa. 1866-1899 London UK. Of French origin. Established in Mortimer Street, London 1866. Closed 1899 when the company was turned over to Haynes & Co. at 14 Gray’s Inn Road. Agent for George Lotte in Mirecourt. Good commercial work. Author of two pamphlets: Treatise on the History and Construction of the Violin (1899); Repairing and Restoring of the Violin (1899)
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