Jules Fetique
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Jules FÉTIQUE (b.1875 in Mirecourt (Vosges) - d.1951 in Gagny (Seine Saint Denis) 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 et 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.
[edit] Quotes
"Vigneron and Jules Fetique produced bows that at times could rival a Sartory in terms of strength and handling...." Stefan Hersh [1]
[edit] References
- ^ Stefan Hersh (Spring 2003). "A Brief History of the Bow as a Playing Tool". Sound Post vol. 3 (11).
- Roda, Joseph (1959). Bows for Musical Instruments. Chicago: W. Lewis. OCLC 906667.
- Vatelot, Etienne (1976). Les Archet Francais. Sernor: M. Dufour. OCLC 2850939.
- Raffin, Jean Francois; Millant, Bernard (2000). L'Archet. Paris: L'Archet Éditions. ISBN 295155690X.
- Dictionnaire Universel del Luthiers - Rene Vannes 1951,1972, 1985 (vol.3)
- Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers - William Henley 1970
