Leonid Purygin ( 1951 - 1996 ) was a Russian painter. Leonid Purygin s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4051.11 USD for LOVE NO.3 in 2004 to 121000 USD for BIRTH OF VENUS in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.