François Peccatte was a very talented and excellent archetier / bow maker who was destined for greatness, but he died at the age of 34 before he was able to reach the height of his craft. He was the brother of Dominique Peccatte

Dominique Peccatte

Dominique Peccatte was an influential French luthier and bow maker. He was apprenticed in Mirecourt and later worked with Jean Baptiste Vuillaume....

 and father to Charles Peccatte

Charles Peccatte

Charles Peccatte was a French Archetier . He was born in Mirecourt, the son of François Peccatte.He was probably trained by August Lenoble with whom he later had a partnership which lasted until 1881....

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He went to Paris for a short period early in his working life, then returned to Mirecourt

Mirecourt

Mirecourt is a commune in the Vosges department in Lorraine in northeastern France. Mirecourt is known for lace-making and the manufacture of musical instruments, particularly those of the violin family...

 and opened a shop in 1842, employing several workers to assist in his commercial production.
François had some association with his brother Dominique, presumably during his stay in Paris

Paris

Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...

 and again when Dominique returned to Mirecourt

Mirecourt

Mirecourt is a commune in the Vosges department in Lorraine in northeastern France. Mirecourt is known for lace-making and the manufacture of musical instruments, particularly those of the violin family...

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"Indeed, much of François’ best work shows the strong influence of Dominique".

"François Peccatte, was also a fine bow maker who worked in Mirecourt. He returned to Paris not long before his premature death."