Pietro Paolini ( 1603 - 1681 ) was an Italian painter. Pietro Paolini s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 144520.27 USD for PORTRAIT OF A BOY, HEAD AND SHOULDERS in 2003 to a remarkable record 1054590.57 USD for The Cardsharps in 2017 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.