Candido Portinari ( 1903 - 1962 ) was a Brazilian Modern Art painter. Candido Portinari s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 45000 USD for PAI E FILHO in 2003 to a remarkable record 1443750 USD for Meninos soltando pipas in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.