Bessie Helstrom ( 1874 - 1966 ) was an American painter. Bessie Helstrom s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 708 USD for Flowers in Urn in 2004 to 1400 USD for still life with pottery vase of peonies in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.