Alfred von Wierusz Kowalski ( 1849 - 1915 ) was a Polish painter. Alfred von Wierusz Kowalski s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 58750 USD for The Joy Ride in 2004 to a remarkable record 455355.38 USD for Sleighs threatened by wolves in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.