George William Russell ( 1867 - 1935 ) was an Irish painter. George William Russell s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 17109.97 USD for TWO GIRLS BY THE SHORE in 2004 to 45689.92 USD for YOUNG GIRLS SITTING UPON ROCKS WITH A HARBOUR AND HEADLANDS IN THE DISTANCE in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.