Background
Castelli, Leo was born on September 4, 1907 in Trieste, Italy. Came to the United States, 1941. Son of Ernest Krauss and Bianca Castelli.
Castelli, Leo was born on September 4, 1907 in Trieste, Italy. Came to the United States, 1941. Son of Ernest Krauss and Bianca Castelli.
Law degree, University Milan. Student, Columbia University, 1943. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), School Visual Arts, New York City.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Brenau University, 1991.
Career in international banking. Opened Galerie Rene Douin, Paris. Worked in Knit-Goods Mfg.
1939-1949; owner, Leo Castelli Gallery, New York since 1957. Honorary President Modern Art Department Museo Revoltella, Trieste. Hon Doctor of Philosophy (School of Visual Arts, New York) Chevalier, Legion d'honneur.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1945.
Married Ileana Schapira (divorced). 1 child, Nina; married Toiny Castelli. (deceased September 1987).
1 child, Jean-Christophe.