Edith Head ( 1907 - 1981 ) was an American painter. Edith Head s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 25 USD for ELEANOR PARKER in 2009 to 4000 USD for Costume design for Olivia de Havilland as Catherine Sloper in "The Heiress." Blue satin gown. in 2015 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.