Axel Olson ( 1899 - 1986 ) was a Swedish painter. Axel Olson s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2414.23 USD for SIESTA in 2003 to a remarkable record 120683.78 USD for Woman by the fireplace in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.