Ismael Al sheikhly ( 1924 - 2002 ) was an Iraqi painter. Ismael Al sheikhly s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 25000 USD for Al-Badiya (The Desert) in 2007 to 68500 USD for Watermelon Sellers in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.