Leopoldo Méndez ( 1902 - 1969 ) was a Mexican painter. Leopoldo Méndez s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1000 USD for Carousel. in 2004 to 8500 USD for Portfolio with complete text and 25 woodcuts in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.