GAEL FRANCAIS VIOLIN WORKSHOP

Gael Francais is the last direct descendant of a long line of prominent luthiers and violin dealers that originated in the seventeenth century in Mirecourt, France. In 1880, Gael's greatgrandfather, Henri Francais, joined the renowned house of violin making and violin dealing of Gand & Bernardel Freres in Paris which was founded by Nicolas Lupot in 1796. In addition, the Francais family line has produced the famous houses of violinmakers and dealers of Caressa and Francais, established in Paris in 1901, and Jacques Francais in New York... In 1983, Gael became a full member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers, Inc., an association of America's foremost professional violin makers and restorers. In 1986, he was accepted as full member of the International Society of Violin and Bow Makers (Entente Internationale des Maitres Luthiers et Archetiers d'Art), an organization of highest professional standards.

Also known as: Gael Francais, Gael Francais Violin Workshop, Inc.

Primary location: Piding Germany