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Èmile Auguste Ouchard

Emile Auguste Ouchard was a highly regarded bowmaker born in Mirecourt in 1900, the son of Emile François, who known as Ouchard ‘père’. Father and son worked jointly for Cuniot, and then established their own shop in 1922. Ouchard ‘père’ retired in 1937, and Emile Auguste moved to Paris in 1940, before leaving for the United States in 1946. There he worked for L. Rudié in New York, William Lewis in Chicago, and then for Jacques Français again in New York. He returned to France in 1960 and continued to work until his death in Gan in 1969. 

Èmile Auguste Ouchard

(b Mirecourt, 1900; fl Mirecourt, Paris, New York, Chicago; d Gan, 1969)

Emile Auguste Ouchard was a highly regarded bowmaker born in Mirecourt in 1900, the son of Emile François, who known as Ouchard ‘père’. Father and son worked jointly for Cuniot, and then established their own shop in 1922. Ouchard ‘père’ retired in 1937, and Emile Auguste moved to Paris in 1940, before leaving for the United States in 1946. There he worked for L. Rudié in New York, William Lewis in Chicago, and then for Jacques Français again in New York. He returned to France in 1960 and continued to work until his death in Gan in 1969. 

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A silver-mounted viola bow by Émile Auguste Ouchard

Paris, circa 1935

One of the most highly valued bow makers of the 20th century, Émile Auguste Ouchard’s style is of unmistakable beauty and precision. His bows are known for their superb tonal... read more

A silver-mounted viola bow by Émile Auguste Ouchard

Paris, circa 1935

One of the most highly valued bow makers of the 20th century, Émile Auguste Ouchard’s style is of unmistakable beauty and precision. His bows are known for their superb tonal and playing qualities. It is no surprise that his bows are highly sought after amongst professionals all over the world. This fine viola bow was made in Paris from pernambuco of the highest quality.

It produces a powerful sound and is in an excellent state of preservation.
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