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Alfredo Averna

Caltanissetta, Sicily, 1902–1982

Son and pupil of Gesualdo Averna. Worked with his brother Alfonso and with his son Enrico. Established in Palermo from 1930. Exhibited at Cremona 1937. Cremonese and Neapolitan models. Also made bows. Averna Alfredo / me fecit Palermo 1947 [Nicolini] — John Dilworth

Worked Caltanissetta, Sicily
Taught by Gesualdo Averna
Family Son of Gesualdo Averna

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£6,000

1 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Averna Alfredo me Fecit Palermo 1931, inscribed to the label Averna Alfredo, branded Lot 136TarisioMarch 2014£6,000est. £ 5,000-8,000

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

AVERNA, Alfredo Born 1902, died 1982 Palermo, Sicily Italy. Son and pupil of Gesualdo Averna. Worked with his brother Alfonso and with his son Enrico. Established in Palermo from 1930. Exhibited at Cremona 1937. Cremonese and Neapolitan models. Also made bows. Averna Alfredo / me fecit Palermo 1947 [Nicolini]

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