Nicholas Acquavella
Nicholas Acquavella (1898-1987) was an American art dealer and gallerist, and the founder of Acquavella Galleries.
Nicola Mario “Nicholas” Acquavella jr | |
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| Born | 1 July 1898 Padula, Provincia di Salerno, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 20 April 1987 (age 88) Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Art dealer and gallerist |
| Known for | Founder, Acquavella Galleries |
| Spouse(s) | Michelina Editta "Edythe" Acquavella |
| Children | William Acquavella |
Early life
Acquavella was born on 1 July 1898,[1] in Padula, Provincia di Salerno, Kingdom of Italy, and immigrated to the US in 1919, and started dealing privately in Italian art.
Career
He founded Acquavella Galleries in 1921,[2][3] at 598 Madison Avenue, where he specialised in Italian art.[4]
In 1967, he moved his gallery to 18 East 79th Street, where it remains, and in 1968, his son William Acquavella took over.[4]
Personal life
He was married to Michelina Editta "Edythe" Acquavella[5] (1911-2008), the daughter of Vincenzo Cardillo and Anna Della Valla.
They had one son, William Acquavella, and three grandchildren.[4]
He died on 20 April 1987 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, aged 88.[4]
References
- "United States Social Security Death Index". familysearch.org. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- "William Acquavella on Lucian Freud's Legacy and the Painting He Never Sold to Mick Jagger". vogue.com. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- "The Players' Club". townandcountrymag.com. 19 December 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- "Nicholas M. Acquavella, 88, An Art Dealer in Manhattan". The New York Times. 22 April 1987. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- "Nicholas Acquavella United States Census, 1940". familysearch.org. Retrieved 23 May 2020.