Vittorio Rappini ( 1877 - 1939 ) was an Italian painter. Vittorio Rappini s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 361.32 USD for The fruit seller; Leading the way in 2003 to 16343.49 USD for The carpet merchant; The scholar; and Leaving the souk in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.