Claude Joseph Fonclause

Bow maker
(1799 – 1862)

Claude Joseph Fonclause was a bow maker who was presumed to be a pupil of É. Pajeot and was active in Paris from around 1832. He disputed claims made in most earlier sources regarding any significant working relationship with Lupot in Paris. His early work featured a distinctive brand entirely in the Pajeot style. He joined J. B. Vuillaume and remained there until 1840, when he established his own ...Read More business on rue Pagevin, near J. Henry. He continued to produce work for Vuillaume and possibly for Simon around 1852-1853. His last period bows were in the Pecatte style, often featuring a small brand. He created very fine bows, typically with a round stick, branded in either large or small type: FONCLAUSE. Read Less

Price History

- The auction record for this maker is $94,071 in Dec 2018, for a violin bow.
- 43 auction price results.

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