Sofonisba Anguissola ( 1527 - 1625 ) was an Italian painter. Sofonisba Anguissola s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 23900 USD for Portrait of a lady in a red dress and jewel embroidered belt in 2003 to 137325.29 USD for Portrait of Giuliano II. Cesarini in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.