Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney ( 1875 - 1942 ) was an American painter. Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 20400 USD for BUST OF A YOUNG LADY in 2005 to 50000 USD for WALLFLOWER, A PORTRAIT OF BARBARA WHITNEY in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.