Anna Vaughn Huntington ( 1876 - 1973 ) was an American painter. Anna Vaughn Huntington s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 26437 USD for Yawning Tiger in 2004 to 37500 USD for 'Lion and Lioness' in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.