For decades, Jayson Dobney and Dirk Ziff have built an unparalleled collection of 20th-century guitars, captivating music enthusiasts. After joining the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2007, Dobney became curious about an elusive trove of exceptional guitars rumored to exist in the tri-state area. His pivotal encounter occurred in 2011 while organizing an exhibition on Italian American luthiers, where he met Perry Margouleff, who introduced him to Ziff's impressive hidden collection, now recognized as the finest of its kind globally.
In 2007, Jayson Dobney moved to New York to curate the Met's musical instruments, aiming to uncover a rumored trove of 20th-century guitars.
Dobney's first significant lead came in 2011 when he met Perry Margouleff, who hinted at a secret collection of instruments belonging to Dirk Ziff.
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