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    Amati > Makers Archive > Z > Peter Zotalis

    Peter Zotalis

    b. 1897

    1919-1977 USA. Emigrated to the USA 1919. Self-taught maker with some guidance from Alfred Waller, active 1947-1977. About 150 violins and two violas, generally on Guarneri models. Commercial varnish. Variable workmanship. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
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    John Dilworth+

    ZOTALIS, Peter Born 1897 Galati Romania, Worked circa. 1919-1977 USA. Emigrated to the USA 1919. Self-taught maker with some guidance from Alfred Waller, active 1947-1977. About 150 violins and two violas, generally on Guarneri models. Commercial varnish. Variable workmanship. [Wenberg]

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