Greg...
I'm sure your sentiments are shared by very many (myself included). There was, however, a slight difference in the price realized for the Kreindler, and that of the Dick Perez paintings.
I haven't done the math (and don't intend to), but would bet that all of the Perez paintings added together fell short of the Kreindler masterpiece. And derservedly so, IMHO!
Editing to add that I own a couple of Perez/Perez works, and love them, as well...