Nicola Mario “Nicholas” Acquavella jr | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Nicholas Acquavella (1898-1987) was an American art dealer and gallerist, and the founder of Acquavella Galleries.
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.[ citation needed ]
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]
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]
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