Charles Resuche

History

Charles RESUCHE (1858-1913) was born in Mirecourt in 1858 and died after 1913 in Bordeaux, France, or retired in 1913. He was a pupil of Didion and later worked with Gand and Bernardel in Paris. In 1890, he established a workshop in Lyon in the passage de l'Arque in partnership with Justin Diter. He later moved to rue de l'Hôtel de Ville. The partnership with Diter dissolved after 1897, with Diter moving to Marseille. RESUCHE then moved to Bordeaux in 1897, where he retired in 1913. Sources contain conflicting information regarding his establishment in Bordeaux; some state he took over F. Meynieu's firm in 1899, while others indicate he was attached to the Maison Meynieu from 1899 to 1913.

Craft

• Models: He made fine copies of classical Cremonese work, including Stradivarius, Guarnerius, and Amati models.
• Varnish: His instruments featured appropriately coloured varnish of high quality, described as red varnish and a pretty oil varnish.
• Workmanship: His work is noted for its quality, being well made and coming very close to that of his teachers.
• Labels: Examples of his labels include "Charles Résuche / Élève de Gand et Bernardel de Paris / No.. Lyon 18..", "Charles Résuche / Fecit Anno.. No..", "Charles Résuche / Élève de Gand et Bernardel / Fecit anno .. No..", and "Fait à Lyon dans / l'atelier de Résuche & Diter / année 189..".

Influence

• Teachers: Charles RESUCHE was a pupil of Didion and later of Gand and Bernardel.

Legacy

• Appreciation: His work is appreciated by connoisseurs.

Further Information

• Workshop Locations: He established workshops in Lyon, first in the passage de l'Arque and later at rue de l'Hôtel de Ville 69, before moving to Bordeaux.
• Partnerships: He worked in partnership with Justin Diter in Lyon.

Summary

Charles RESUCHE (1858-1913) was a French luthier born in Mirecourt, a pupil of Didion and Gand and Bernardel. He established a workshop in Lyon in partnership with Justin Diter before moving to Bordeaux, where he retired in 1913. He was known for making fine copies of classical Cremonese instruments, particularly Stradivarius, Guarnerius, and Amati models, using high-quality, appropriately coloured oil varnish.