John Gutzon La Mothe Borglum ( 1867 - 1941 ) was an American painter. John Gutzon La Mothe Borglum s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 9500 USD for Seated Lincoln in 2004 to 144000 USD for Mares of Diomedes in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.