Esther Peretz Arad ( 1921 - 2005 ) was an Israeli painter. Esther Peretz Arad s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1000 USD for A Figure with a Hat in 2006 to 1725 USD for Marionettes in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.