Louis Le Brocquy ( 1916 - 2012 ) was an Irish painter, known for his series of portraits featuring well-known literary figures and artists.. Louis Le Brocquy s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1443.37 USD for ILLUSTRATION TO THE T√°IN (PURPLE) in 2003 to a remarkable record 499816.24 USD for A FAMILY, 1951 i