Hrant Gulbenkian ( 1881 - 1968 ) was an American painter. Hrant Gulbenkian s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 93.24 USD for Le Chat endormi sur une chaise in 2008 to 705.09 USD for Bord de seine in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.