Jules Fetique
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Jules FÉTIQUE was a prominent French Archetier / Bowmaker from a family of makers.
Son of Charles Claude Fetique (1853-1911) who was a violin maker, and brother to Victor FÉTIQUE
, Jules Fétique served his apprenticeship under Emile MIQUEL before joining Charles Nicolas Bazin
.
In 1902, FÈTIQUE joined the workshop of Eugène SARTORY in Paris
with whom he remained until 1912. This collaboration had a strong influence on his style.
During this period he also worked for his brother Victor FÉTIQUE.
In 1912, FÉTIQUE worked with 'Caressa & Francais
' but maintained his collaboration with Eugene Sartory
. In 1927, Fétique received the diploma of « 1er Ouvrier de France » (1st Craftsman of France) and in 1937, the « Diplôme d'Honneur » (Diploma of Honor) at the International Paris Exhibition.
By 1934 he left CARESSA et FRANCAIS and established his own workshop in Paris (at Rue de Moscou) with André DUGAD, who himself was a former collaborator of CARESSA et FRANCAIS.
At this time, FÉTIQUE ended his collaboration with Eugène SARTORY. His style changed and became more influenced by the school of PECCATTE
.
"It is unfortunate that Jules Fetique bows are known as a poor man's Sartory (among professionals), because they are superb bows and deserve to be recognized on their own terms (as such). Early work resembles Sartory. Later work is inspired by D. Peccatte ." - Gennady Filimonov
Son of Charles Claude Fetique (1853-1911) who was a violin maker, and brother to Victor FÉTIQUE
Victor Fetique
Victor Francois FETIQUE was a prominent French Archetier / Bowmaker from a family of makers.Victor, son of Charles-Claude Fetique . Learned his craft in Mirecourt with Husson , Maline et Miquel .Later went on to work for Charles Nicolas Bazin II in 1901, before joining Caressa & Francais...
, Jules Fétique served his apprenticeship under Emile MIQUEL before joining Charles Nicolas Bazin
Bazin Family
Bazin Family / Bazin Dynasty.Highly esteemed family of bowmakers operating in Mirecourt, France, from around 1840 through most of the 1900s, produced bows in Mirecourt....
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In 1902, FÈTIQUE joined the workshop of Eugène SARTORY in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
with whom he remained until 1912. This collaboration had a strong influence on his style.
During this period he also worked for his brother Victor FÉTIQUE.
In 1912, FÉTIQUE worked with 'Caressa & Francais
Caressa & Francais
Caressa & Français - was a distinguished firm in Paris that specialized in fine musical instruments and bows.It was founded in 1901 by Albert Caressa and Henri Français, both of whom had worked for the GAND and BERNARDEL shop/firm , when they had succeeded the House of GAND and BERNARDEL -...
' but maintained his collaboration with Eugene Sartory
Eugene Sartory
Eugene Nicolas Sartory was an influential French archetier/ bow maker from Mirecourt, France.Normally spelled Eugène Sartory.After having first apprenticed with his father, he went on to work in Paris for Charles Peccatte and Joseph Alfred Lamy before setting up on his own shop in 1893.He...
. In 1927, Fétique received the diploma of « 1er Ouvrier de France » (1st Craftsman of France) and in 1937, the « Diplôme d'Honneur » (Diploma of Honor) at the International Paris Exhibition.
By 1934 he left CARESSA et FRANCAIS and established his own workshop in Paris (at Rue de Moscou) with André DUGAD, who himself was a former collaborator of CARESSA et FRANCAIS.
At this time, FÉTIQUE ended his collaboration with Eugène SARTORY. His style changed and became more influenced by the school of PECCATTE
Dominique Peccatte
Dominique Peccatte was an influential French luthier and bow maker. He was apprenticed in Mirecourt and later worked with Jean Baptiste Vuillaume....
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Quotes
"Vigneron and Jules Fetique produced bows that at times could rival a Sartory in terms of strength and handling...." Stefan Hersh"It is unfortunate that Jules Fetique bows are known as a poor man's Sartory (among professionals), because they are superb bows and deserve to be recognized on their own terms (as such). Early work resembles Sartory. Later work is inspired by D. Peccatte ." - Gennady Filimonov