Gesualdo Averna
Caltanisetta, Caltanissetta, Sicily, 1875–1915
Son and pupil of Giuseppe Averna. Worked in Rome for Giuseppe Rossi. Lived in America for the first years of the 20th century before returning to Sicily. Various models. Golden-brown or orange varnish. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
9 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and brand to the button Lot 57 | Aguttes | June 2025 | £12,654est. € 6.000-10.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Averna Gesualdo fecit Caltanisetta 1925 Lot 77 | Tarisio | June 2023 | £6,172est. € 4.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Averna Gesualdo, fece Caltanisetta 1921 Lot 194 | Tarisio | March 2020 | £7,800est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Averna Gesualdo, fecit Caltanisetta, Sicilia, 1920, branded to the button A. G. Lot 266 | Tarisio | August 2013 | £3,480est. $ 1,000-1,500 |
| Violin | Labelled Averna Gesualdo, fece Caltanisetta, Sicily, 1920 Lot 157 | Tarisio | May 2013 | £4,624est. $ 2,500-4,000 |
| Viola | 39.1 cm Caltanisetta, 1918 | — | May 2008 | £1,948 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Caltanisetta, 1922 | — | October 2006 | £4,291 |
| Violin | 1925 | — | June 2002 | £3,397 |
| Violin | 1916 | — | November 1989 | £2,640 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
AVERNA, Gesualdo Born 1875, died 1915 Caltanissetta, Sicily Italy. Son and pupil of Giuseppe Averna. Worked in Rome for Giuseppe Rossi. Lived in America for the first years of the 20th century before returning to Sicily. Various models. Golden-brown or orange varnish. Branded on button: ‘G.A.’ Printed label: Averna Gesualdo / fecit 1920 / (Caltanissetta (Sicilia) Gesualdo Averna fecit / Caltanissetta (Sicilia), 1924 [Nicolini]
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