Paul Mak ( 1891 - 1967 ) was a Russian painter, known for miniature portrait painting. Paul Mak s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 783.72 USD for SATYR in 2005 to a remarkable record 60545.46 USD for Twelve Persian Fantasy Illustrations in 2016 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.