Francesco Galante ( 1884 - 1972 ) was an Italian painter. Francesco Galante s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 3245.14 USD for Woman to the crotchet hook. in 2005 to 3545.58 USD for Barche a Mergellina in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.