Eric Gill ( 1882 - 1940 ) was a British painter. Eric Gill s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1494.22 USD for Preliminary study for The Tumbler in 2003 to 206189.73 USD for Girl with a Comb in her Hair in 2019 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.