Gilbert Stuart ( 1755 - 1828 ) was an American painter, widely considered one of America's foremost portraitists. Gilbert Stuart s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 16325.61 USD for PORTRAIT OF PHILADELPHIA HANNAH, LADY CREMORNE (C.1740-1826) in 2004 to a remarkable record 11562500 USD for George Washington (