Alfio Messina
Adrano, Catania, Sicily, 1889–1951
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. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Alfio Messina da Aderno faceva in Catania l'anno 1923 Lot 162 | Tarisio | March 2013 | £9,000est. £ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Catania, 1927 | — | December 2006 | £3,219 |
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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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