Lucien Francais
Mattaincourt, Nancy, 1886–1940
Worked in Paris and London and subsequently for Jacquot in Nancy. Established independently there in 1922. Stradivari model with dark red oil varnish. L. Français, Luthier / ex-Premier ouvrier des Premières / maisons de Paris et de Londres / No.. Nancy. Anno 19.. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
16 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label n. 21, good condition Lot 875 | Laurent | June 2024 | £2,263est. € 1.500-2.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label n. 72 and brands Lot 813 | Vichy | November 2023 | £2,898est. € 1.200-1.500 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and brands Lot 219 | Vichy | December 2018 | £855est. € 1.000-1.500 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 164 | Vichy | November 2017 | £2,323est. € 1.500-2.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label n° 19 Lot 364 | Vichy | December 2013 | £1,194est. € 1.000-1.200 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Nancy, 1923 | — | December 2010 | £1,553 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Nancy, 1924 | — | July 2007 | £1,402 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59.5 g. | — | March 2007 | £1,150 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm 1924 | — | February 2007 | £1,200 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Nancy, 1924 | — | July 2006 | £1,561 |
| Cello | Nancy, 1928 | — | December 2005 | £6,386 |
| Violin | Nancy, 1930 | — | May 2005 | £2,747 |
| Violin | Nancy, 1930 #68 | — | December 2004 | £977 |
| Violin | 1919 | — | June 2003 | £1,667 |
| Violin | 1933 | — | June 2000 | £1,004 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. | — | November 1998 | £1,150 |
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John Dilworth+
FRANÇAIS, Lucien Born 1886, died 1940 Mattaincourt France. Worked in Paris and London and subsequently for Jacquot in Nancy. Established independently there in 1922. Stradivari model with dark red oil varnish. L. Français, Luthier / ex-Premier ouvrier des Premières / maisons de Paris et de Londres / No.. Nancy. Anno 19..
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