Paulette V j Van Roekens ( 1896 - 1988 ) was an American painter. Paulette V j Van Roekens s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2530 USD for Pitcher of flowers beside a Buddha figure and an oriental wall hanging in 2002 to 36000 USD for ENTERING NEW HOPE in 2003 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.