Richard Amsel ( 1947 - 1985 ) was an American painter. Richard Amsel s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1800 USD for Barbra Streisand in 2004 to 3105 USD for Gnomes and fairies on parchment, evil staff emerging from ground. in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.