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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. — John Dilworth

Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,595

5 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1909January 2003£555
Violin1890 c.January 1989£902
Violin1884January 1988£440
Violin1884January 1987£1,595
Violin1884January 1981£594

Biographies

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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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