Hatem El mekki ( 1916 - 2003 ) was a Tunisian painter. Hatem El mekki s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 16800 USD for Enfant au coq in 2007 to 305000 USD for LES RÉFUGIÉS (THE REFUGEES) in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.