Steven Assael ( 1957 - ) is an American painter. Steven Assael s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1800 USD for Two works of art: Tatiana, 1992 in 2007 to 20000 USD for CRADLE'Sﾠ NEST in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.