Emile Marcel Francais
Paris, 1894–1984
Violin and bow maker. Son and pupil of Henri Français, below. Worked for Penzel in Markneukirchen and for Lyon & Healy in Chicago 1912-1914. Established in Paris from 1938 at the address formerly belonging to Lupot. Appointed repairer to the Paris Conservatoire. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Fait par ..., two-piece back, varnish of a red brown colour on a golden ground, original bridge Lot 24 | Millon & A. | May 2024 | £4,595est. € 4.500-6.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Emile Français, Luthier du Conservatoire National de Musique, Paris, inscribed No 15 ... Lot 319 | Ingles & Hayday | March 2023 | £7,800est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Stradivari 1733 Prince Khevenhüller copy, labelled Réplique faite pour Yehudi Menuhin de son ... Lot 152 | Tarisio | November 2022 | £70,681est. $ 20,000-30,000 |
| Cello | Bearing the maker's label n. 57 and brands, craquelled varnish Lot 108 | Vichy | June 2021 | £12,292est. € 10.000-12.000 |
| Violin | Made for Pierre Chappuis, 1st prix of the Conservatoire, bearing the maker's label Lot 165 | Vichy | December 2020 | £6,944est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Cello | Bearing the maker's label Lot 108 | Vichy | November 2019 | £11,283est. € 12.000-15.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's original label, one-piece back, varnish of a red colour on a golden ground Lot 100 | Apollium | June 2017 | £2,136est. € 3.000-4.000 |
| Viola | 42.3 cm Paris, 1947 c. Workshop | — | May 2008 | £783 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Paris, 1948 | — | May 2007 | £2,651 |
| Viola | 41.1 cm Paris, 1948 #82 | — | February 2007 | £3,360 |
| Viola | 42.3 cm Paris, 1947, n°60 | — | December 2006 | £1,198 |
| Viola | 40.9 cm Paris, 1948, n°79 | — | December 2006 | £879 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Paris, 1960, n°104 | — | December 2006 | £1,838 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Paris, 1948, n°72 | — | December 2006 | £959 |
| Viola | 42.4 cm Paris, 1947, n°62 | — | June 2006 | £2,833 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Paris, 1948, n°71 | — | June 2006 | £2,024 |
| Violin | Paris, 1943 | — | November 2005 | £3,941 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 54 g. | — | April 1999 | £715 |
| Violin Bow | G/T 58 g. | — | November 1998 | £3,464 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 84 g. | — | March 1998 | £897 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 63 g. | — | June 1997 | £368 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | — | March 1996 | £1,610 |
| Violin | 1944 | — | November 1994 | £4,600 |
| Violin Bow | G/T 62 g. | — | June 1991 | £4,950 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | June 1990 | £990 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | June 1990 | £880 |
| Cello Bow | S/T 83 g. | — | November 1988 | £1,650 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
FRANÇAIS, Émile Marcel Born 1894, died 1984 Paris France. Violin and bow maker. Son and pupil of Henri Français, below. Worked for Penzel in Markneukirchen and for Lyon & Healy in Chicago 1912-1914. Established in Paris from 1938 at the address formerly belonging to Lupot. Appointed repairer to the Paris Conservatoire. Employed many of the best makers and repairers of the time. Decorated with the Legion of Honour. President of several associations in the city. Celebrated for reproductions of individual classical instruments. Credited with up to 300 violins, 36 violas, and 24 cellos. Highly regarded bows, branded: EMILE FRANÇAIS A PARIS. Printed label: Fait sous la direction / d’Émile Français / Luthier du Conservatoire National de Musique / 12, Rue de Madrid. Paris (8e) Fait sous la discipline / d’Émile Français / Luthier du Conservatoire national de Musique / No.. Paris 19..
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