Kjell Nupen ( 1955 - 2014 ) was a Norwegian painter. Kjell Nupen s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 12574.88 USD for Komposisjon i blått og gult in 2001 to a remarkable record 140321.6 USD for Totem in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.