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Feret-Marcotte

Paris, worked 1919–1926

Successor to Prosper Colas, Paris 1919. Apprenticed in Mirecourt and maintained another workshop there in 1926. Violins and cellos on classical models; aged and new varnish. Bows branded: FERET-MARCOTTE PARIS — John Dilworth
Worked Paris
Made Cello Bow, Viola, Violin Bow
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,748

18 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin BowNickel mounted, round stick stamped Feret Marcotte Paris, ebony frog with pearl eye Lot 1306Gardiner HoulgateJune 2016£1,080est. £ 800-1,200
Violin Bow Lot 228BonhamsOctober 2012£750
Violin BowNickel mounted, round stick of a brown colour stamped Feret-Marcotte, Paris Lot 228BonhamsOctober 2012£750
Violin BowN/E 56.0 g.—May 2011£728
Violin BowS/E 58.5 g.—December 2010£1,748
Violin BowN/E 58.5 g.—December 2010£1,036
Violin BowN/E 53 g. with hair and fine winding—June 2010£466
Violin BowN/E 61 g.—March 2010£1,265
Violin BowS/E 62.5 g.—December 2009£957
Violin BowS/E 60 g. branded "Tourte"—December 2007£298
Violin BowN/E 55 g.—June 2007£240
Cello BowS/E 76.5 g. Paris, 1920 c.—November 2006£1,560
Violin BowN/E 52 g. without hair or wrapping—June 2005£791
Violin BowN/E 50 g. no hair or wrapping—June 2005£277
Cello BowS/E 77 g.—June 2002£1,335
Violin BowS/E 59 g.—June 2002£942
Cello BowS/E 78 g.—June 2001£845
Viola37.8 cm 1925 c.—November 1999£1,300

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

FERET-MARCOTTE Worked circa. 1919-1926 Paris France. Successor to Prosper Colas, Paris 1919. Apprenticed in Mirecourt and maintained another workshop there in 1926. Violins and cellos on classical models; aged and new varnish. Bows branded: FERET-MARCOTTE PARIS

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