Constantin Alajalov ( 1900 - 1987 ) was a Russian painter. Constantin Alajalov s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2868 USD for Ice-skating in Central Park, New York in 2004 to 4500 USD for Stairway to Paradise" WITH "Strike Up the Band" in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.