André Vigneron

André Vigneron (born 1881 in Paris (Ile de France) – died 1924 in Paris (Ile de France)) was a French Archetier / Bowmaker.

André Vigneron learnt his craft with his father, Joseph Arthur Vigneron. He also worked in the workshop of Eugene Sartory. André succeeded his father in 1905. He used a personal model for the heads of his bows which is characteristic. His work is of excellent quality.

References
    • Roda, Joseph (1959). Bows for Musical Instruments. Chicago: W. Lewis. OCLC 906667.
    • Vatelot, Étienne (1976). Les Archet Francais. Sernor: M. Dufour. OCLC 2850939.
    • Raffin, Jean Francois; Millant, Bernard (2000). L'Archet. Paris: L'Archet Éditions. ISBN 2-9515569-0-X.
    • Dictionnaire Universel del Luthiers - Rene Vannes 1951,1972, 1985 (vol.3)
    • Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers - William Henley 1970
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