Nicolai Cikovsky ( 1894 - 1987 ) was an American painter. Nicolai Cikovsky s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 875 USD for GIRL WITH PURPLE SCARF in 2004 to 9600 USD for DAVID BURLIUK PAINTING HIS WIFE MARUSSIA AT THE BEACH in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.