Michael Tuffery ( - ) is a New Zealander painter. Michael Tuffery s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1763.71 USD for Vaka 1992 in 2005 to 9319.66 USD for Matagi Mai Matu / The Wind Blows North - Four Tuis in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.