Bessie Kendon ( 1880 - 1984 ) was a New Zealander painter. Bessie Kendon s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices varying from 482.43 USD for Kowhai trees in flower, Castor Bay in 2005 to 3010.84 USD for Kohimarama in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.