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Jean Gabriel Koliker

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John Dilworth

KOLIKER, Jean Gabriel Worked circa. 1783-1820 Paris France. Worked in the rue des Fossés-Saint-Germain-des-Prés and from 1800 in the rue Croix des Petits Champs where he was succeeded by François Gand. Known as a repairer and dealer. No authentic works from his own hand are known. Influential figure in post-revolutionary Parisian lutherie. Koliker, Luthier / rue Croix des Petits Champs no 24 / entre les rues Coquillière et du / Bouloy, à Paris. Fait et racommode toutes sortes d’instru- / ments de Musique. Vend et loue Forte-Pianos, Harpes, Guitares et Violons, et tient un / assortiment de cordes de Naples de la première / qualité pour tous les instruments.

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