Mikhail Markelovich Guzhavin ( 1888 - 1929 ) was a Russian painter. Mikhail Markelovich Guzhavin s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 10213.31 USD for UNDER THE OLD PEAR TREE in 2006 to a remarkable record 42868.92 USD for Birch Trees in the Evening Light in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.