François Lotte, a French luthier trained by Bazin and Cuniot-Hury, founded his business in Paris in 1926. He married Marguerite Ouchard, the sister of Émile Auguste Ouchard. Lotte's collection includes expertly crafted bows, some marked by the maker and others unmarked, with silver or nickel mounts.
François Lotte (1889–1970) was a French archetier and maker of bows.
François Lotte, son of the renowned luthier and violin maker Georges Lotte from the Vuillaume shop, underwent thorough training in the finest French tradition. He received his apprenticeship under Bazin and later worked with Eugène Cuniot-Hury from 1922 to 1925 before launching his business in Paris by 1926. He tied the knot with Marguerite Ouchard, the daughter of Émile François Ouchard and sister of Émile Auguste Ouchard, in 1919.
The bows in his collection showcase masterful craftsmanship that exudes elegance and boasts superb playing and sound qualities. Some bows bear the unmistakable stamp of the shop or maker's name, while others remain unmarked. A diverse selection of bows, including those fashioned with silver or maillechort/nickel mounts, is available.
In 1960, Roger François Lotte confidently assumed the responsibility of managing the family shop following the sudden demise of his father, François, in 1970.
Auguste Lenoble was a French military man born in 1828. He moved to Paris in 1862, became the master of Charles Peccatte, and opened his workshop in 1866. He partnered with Peccatte from 1874 to 1881. Lenoble passed away in 1895 in Paris.
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