Italy School
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. Branded on button: ‘G.A.’ Printed label: Averna Gesualdo / fecit 1920 / (Caltanissetta (Sicilia) G\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
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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Pupils
Alfredo Averna Pupil
Salvatori Gulino Pupil
Family
Alfredo Averna Son
Working in Caltanisetta at the same time
Alfio Messina 1889–1951
And Cantone Fino worked 1904
Antonio Gastano worked 1880–1896
Biagio Marsigliese Caruana 1885–1957
Carlo Colombo Bruno 1872–1964
Ferdinand Guarneri 1890–1973
Francesco Mandina 1874–1942
Giuseppe Caponnetto-grasso worked 1890–1927