Alfio Messina
Highest auction price
£3,219
Auction price history
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm Catania, 1927 | Fri 1st December 2006 | £3,219 |
Biographies
John Dilworth
MESSINA, Alfio Born 1889 Adrano, died 1951 Catania, Sicily Italy. Active in Catania from c.1920. Well-regarded as a teacher. Stradivari-derived models with dark golden-yellow varnish. Branded, usually within a black circle: ‘A.M.H.’ The prefix ‘J. M. J.’ on his labels stands for ‘Jesus, Mary and Joseph’. J.M.J. / Alphius Messina ab Hadrano / Faciebat Catanæ Anno Dni. 1921
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