Henryk Siemiradzki ( 1843 - 1902 ) was a Russian painter. Henryk Siemiradzki s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 158755.56 USD for Nero´s torches in 2004 to a remarkable record 2098500 USD for THE SWORD DANCE in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.