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Portrait in Oil: The Autobiography of Nubar Gulbenkian

by Nubar S. Gulbenkian

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Nubar Sarkis Gulbenkian (1896-1972) was an Armenian business magnate and socialite born in the Ottoman empire. He wore a monocle with aplomb, and a fresh orchid every day - custom-dyed if nature did not already provide a color suitable to the occasion. He was rich beyond anyone's wildest dreams and enjoyed every penny of his fabulous fortune. He was equally at home sipping ...more

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