Gerhard Schliepstein ( 1886 - 1963 ) was a German painter. Gerhard Schliepstein s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 494.45 USD for A swimmer in 2004 to 25000 USD for Salome with the head of Saint John the Baptist in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.