John Lagatta ( 1894 - 1977 ) was an Italian painter. John Lagatta s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 3375 USD for Dressing woman seated by French doors. in 2004 to 10687 USD for Cloak room attendant pauses to smell corsage in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.