Istanbul School
Karekine Kurkdjian
Istanbul, worked 1925
Cremonese model. Own oil varnish, to which he dedicated a lot of research. Karekine Kurkajian / Pera / Stamboul 19.. — John Dilworth
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KURKDJIAN, Karekine Worked circa. 1925 Istanbul Turkey Reputedly the first Turkish maker of classical violins. Cremonese model. Own oil varnish, to which he dedicated a lot of research. Karekine Kurkajian / Pera / Stamboul 19..
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