Ben Nicholson ( 1894 - 1982 ) was a British painter. Ben Nicholson s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 21798.37 USD for 1965 (Still-life) in 2003 to a remarkable record 2573403.76 USD for Violon et guitare in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.