Anatoli Melnikov ( 1939 - 2017 ) was a Russian painter. Anatoli Melnikov s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 544.22 USD for The Bronze Horseman in 2008 to 2721.09 USD for Mannerheim on Horseback in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.