Frank Xavier Leyendecker ( 1877 - 1924 ) was an American painter. Frank Xavier Leyendecker s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4888 USD for Man wearing overalls stretching a sock above his head in 2004 to 35000 USD for THE BURGRAVE'S FAREWELL in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.