Fétique (bow makers)

Fétique was a family of French bow makers, notable members include Victor François Fétique, Jules Fétique both of whom were awarded «Meilleur Ouvrier de France» (1st Craftsman of France) and Marcel Fétique.[1][2]

Family

Head of the family was Charles Claude Fétique (1853–1911), who was a violin maker. He had two bow-making sons, Victor Fétique (1872–1933) and Jules Fétique (1875–1951), and a daughter Marie Augustine Marthe Fétique (1879–1928). Victor François Fétique had a son Marcel Fétique (1899–1977). Marie Augustine Marthe had a son André Richaume (1905–1966).

References

  1. Illustrated yearbook of string instruments, 1999 Claudio Amighetti - 2000 "Similarly, their taste for bows favors strong sticks with a heavier overall weight, qualitites which favor early 20th century makers such as Sartory, Fétique and Vigneron over some of the earlier 19th century makers"
  2. Geigen, Bestimmung der Preise John Huber - 1988 "Französische Bogenmacher / French bow makers (bown silver mounted) "Fétique, J. 1875–195l Fétique, V. 1872–1933"
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