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
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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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Working in Caltanissetta at the same time
Alfio Messina 1889–1951
Alfonso Averna worked 1930
And Cantone Fino worked 1904
Antonio Caruso 1929–1993
Biagio Marsigliese Caruana 1885–1957
Carlo Colombo Bruno 1872–1964
Carmelo Francesco Castanier worked 1930
Enrico Averna 1898–1960