Mikhail Alexandrovich Kaneev ( 1923 - 1983 ) was a Russian painter. Mikhail Alexandrovich Kaneev s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from USD for in to a remarkable record 41222.46 USD for The Narvskye Gates in Leningrad in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.