Alfred Lakos ( 1870 - 1961 ) was a Hungarian painter. Alfred Lakos s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 105.93 USD for Vanitas still life with open book and snuffed out candle in 2005 to 18125 USD for Talmud in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.