John Lavalle ( 1896 - 1971 ) was an American painter. John Lavalle s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 225 USD for EASTER ISLAND in 2004 to 4444 USD for Miss Laetitia Orlandini (Mrs. Henry G. Nickerson) in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.