August Harry Jansen ( 1883 - 1955 ) was a painter. August Harry Jansen s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 225 USD for The Inimitable Jansen. America's Greatest Transformist. Criterion Theatre in 2005 to 3800 USD for Dante the Famous Magician. Beauty the Arabian Steed. Vanishes in Mid Air. $50,000 Illusion in 2005 ,