Herman Gustave Herkomer ( 1863 - 1935 ) was an American painter. Herman Gustave Herkomer s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 380.61 USD for Portrait of John Robert Nolland in 2006 to 1493.13 USD for PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.