Christian von Schneidau ( 1893 - 1976 ) was an American painter. Christian von Schneidau s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 17000 USD for Admiration in 2002 to 45000 USD for Five O'clock Tea (A Portrait of Mrs. Elwood Riggs) in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.