French School · Mirecourt
1889–1970
A prominent Mirecourt maker and workshop leader known for reliable bows in a range of grades.
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Price on request. Detailed photographs, the complete description, condition information and the certificate from Cabinet Raffin are provided directly to interested clients.
François Lotte trained in the established Mirecourt tradition and built a productive workshop serving musicians and dealers. His better bows show clean modelling, good balance and a strong understanding of commercial French construction.
Seen within the wider history of french school bow making, the surviving work associated with François Lotte is best understood through materials, construction, stylistic detail and comparison with authenticated examples. A brand alone is never conclusive.
Why this maker matters
The Lotte workshop became an important mid-twentieth-century source and continued through his son Roger.
Characteristics often studied
Workshop, associations & marks
Attribution and certification
This profile is an educational introduction. A stamp, model or single construction detail is never sufficient to establish authorship. This bow is accompanied by a certificate from Cabinet Raffin; the certificate and complete private dossier are supplied directly to the prospective client.
Confidential enquiry
Prices, detailed photographs, the certificate from Cabinet Raffin, condition information and the complete description are provided directly and privately.
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