Nicola D`ascenzo ( 1871 - 1954 ) was an American painter. Nicola D`ascenzo s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 69 USD for Waistup portrait of nude old man with arms crossed over his chest in 2004 to 10000 USD for FANTASIA - A TRIPTYCH in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.