141: NINO CAFFEE (1908-1975) OIL ON PANEL

Nino Caffe (1908-1975)
Pubblico Ministero (Mid 20th Century)
The composition of Italian judicial officers in gathers eyeing a lone, isolated prosecutor is signed lower center and labeled verso, including remains of a French gallery label.
Panel measures 9.5 x 11.25, the frame is 17 x 19 inches.
Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of major scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up. There is a very tight vertical line visible under raking light, the effect of natural panel aging.
Provenance: Collected by Kathleen Catlin (1907-1995) fashion designer and director of fashion for Marshall Field & Co. circa 1940 - 1960 and descended through her family.
$1,000 - $1,500