Esphyr Slobodkina ( 1914 - 2002 ) was an American painter. Esphyr Slobodkina s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1650.53 USD for ABSTRACT COMPOSITION in 2004 to 18300 USD for As he went along he called, 'Caps! Caps for sale! Fifty cents a cap! in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.