Basil Rakoczi ( 1908 - 1979 ) was an Irish painter. Basil Rakoczi s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1614.41 USD for Stags Head in 2005 to 13920.93 USD for Nature Vivante III in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.