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Frederic Francois Xavier Carchereux

La Fleche, worked 1924

Patented a ‘rational perfectioning of the violin’; an invention for maintaining the plates, neck and resonant body in ‘perfect equilibrium’ under the tension of the strings; two internal supports running straight from the neck to the bridge, and from a block in that position to the lowest part… — John Dilworth
Worked La Fleche
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,868

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's label n. 13 and brand to the back, good condition Lot 813—December 2025£1,868est. € 1.500-2.000
ViolinBearing the maker's label and signature, good condition Lot 768—November 2022£1,451est. € 1.500-2.000

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

CARCHEREUX, Frederic François Xavier Worked circa. 1924 La Flèche France. Patented a ‘rational perfectioning of the violin’; an invention for maintaining the plates, neck and resonant body in ‘perfect equilibrium’ under the tension of the strings; two internal supports running straight from the neck to the bridge, and from a block in that position to the lowest part of the back, along with an extended bass bar. [Henley]

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