Lechertier Barbe
Lechertier Barbe & Co, artists’ colourmen.
of 60 Regent’s Quadrant, London (1827-1898)
of 95 Jermyn St SW1 (1898-1969).
Originally in business in Paris
1827/8 C. Barbe moved to London as a musical instrument manufacturer.
Before 1833 was also a brush importer.
By 1838 the Lechertier family was also involved in the business.
By 1844 the business had become that of artists’ colourman.
1846 E. Lechertier-Barbe, son of the founder, took on the business
1849 The business traded as Lechertier Barbe.
1861 Partnership of the E. Lechertier-Barbe's widow with son-in-law
1865 Alfred Barbe (c.1837-1892) was listed in trade directories as a partner in the business.
1881 There was a serious fire at the wholesale depot
1881 Alfred Theodore Barbe withdrew from his partnership with Anna Josephine Lechertier and Jules Eugene Lechertier, leaving them to carry on the business
1884/5 Anna Josephine Lechertier also withdrew from the partnership. J. E. Lechertier (son of E. Lechertier-Barbe) became sole proprietor.
1898 Took limited company status
By 1901 Jules Lechertier was recorded at Lechertier Barbe's premises, as a dealer in artists’ materials.
1914 J. E. Lechertier, Managing Director. Specialities: Artists' Colours and Materials.
See Also
Sources of Information
- [1] National Portrait Gallery