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Nicolas Colichon

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John Dilworth

COLICHON, Nicolas Worked circa. 1628-1677 Paris France. Apprenticed in the workshop of Edmond Hotman, Pont St-Michel. Appointed merchant of lutes and musical instruments to King Louis XIV in 1661, and Master Maker of musical instruments to the king in 1677. No known surviving works.

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