Elmore J Brown ( 1899 - 1968 ) was an American painter. Elmore J Brown s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 450 USD for Older man putting on shoe, speaking to young woman seated on floor in 2004 to 3750 USD for TROMPE L’OEIL OF A U.S. TEN DOLLAR BILL. in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.