Nicola Sponza ( 1914 - 1996 ) was an Italian painter. Nicola Sponza s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 389.77 USD for Barche a Grado in 2004 to 639.65 USD for Nicola Sponza in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.