Basil Ivan Rákóczi ( 1908 - 1979 ) was a British painter. Basil Ivan Rákóczi s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 806.59 USD for THE BEACH, ROQUEBRUNE (PROVENCE) in 2003 to 13567.37 USD for TOM THUMB - BOY ON A COCK in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.