Giorgio Vasari ( 1511 - 1574 ) was an Italian painter. Giorgio Vasari s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 18230.36 USD for The Resurrection with Saints Andrew, John the Baptist, Cosmas and Damian in 2004 to a remarkable record 341000 USD for The Pietà in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.