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    Manouk M. Papazian

    Smyrna, b. 1914

    PAPAZIAN, Manouk M. Born 1914 Smyrna Turkey, d. after 1981 New York USA. Self-taught maker active from 1934 in Buenos Aires. Established professionally 1949-1956. Moved to New York 1956-1981. Stradivari model. Own dark red oil varnish and curious ‘mosaic’ purfling. — John Dilworth
    Worked Smyrna
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    PAPAZIAN, Manouk M. Born 1914 Smyrna Turkey, d. after 1981 New York USA. Self-taught maker active from 1934 in Buenos Aires. Established professionally 1949-1956. Moved to New York 1956-1981. Stradivari model. Own dark red oil varnish and curious ‘mosaic’ purfling. About 35 violins, 20 violas, and three cellos completed; also many plucked instruments. [Wenberg]

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