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Aversa, Piero (Italian, 1928-1990) oil on canvas by Contessa Francesca Paolozzi and her cat signed Piero Aversa (bottom right). Piero Aversa - artist, designer and entrepreneur - Born in Asmara, Africa, Piero Aversa moved to Italy at the age of eight and later studied Fine Arts in Rome. However, Aversa never finished this program, emphasizing, "I had my style, I knew how to draw". with confidence, he has launched in a large number of professions, from the messenger to the MGM Studios in Rome to designer jewelry seller, hat and fabric. In the early 1970s, Aversa also opened a bar, restaurant and gallery in Mykonos, Greece, which "started a somewhat historical era for the gay community of the time." Considering all these remarkable results, inside, he had always been an artist. The subject, Contessa Francesa Paolozzi was also known as Christina Paolozzi Bellin (1937-1988). Born in New York City, Christina was an American model and an international social figure. His family grew up in Italy, his mother was Alicia Spaulding, an heiress of the United Fruit Company, and his father was Count Lorenzo Paolozzi. Measurements: Approx. 12 inches x 16 inches Condition: The painting is in very good condition. No fading or tears. The painting has been professionally cleaned and the canvas back shows the remains of an old water stain. On the frame there is that some paper adhered to the sides that came off. Domestic Shipping: $65