Laila Shawa ( 1946 - ) is a Palestinian painter. Laila Shawa s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 21250 USD for An Endangered Species in 2009 to 27500 USD for WHERE SOULS DWELL III (FROM THE GUN SERIES) in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.