Alfio Messina

Highest auction price achieved
£ 3219.00

By 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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Type Title Sold Price
Violin 35.6 cm Catania, 1927 Fri 1st December 06 £ 3219.00

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