Maxfield Parrish ( 1906 - 1983 ) was an American painter. Maxfield Parrish s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 50 USD for Interlude in 2010 to a remarkable record 1925000 USD for THE KNAVE OF HEARTS: THE SIX LITTLE INGREDIENTS in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.