Lilian Wescott Hale ( 1881 - 1963 ) was an American painter. Lilian Wescott Hale s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 7050 USD for Russian Countess in 2004 to 76480 USD for Spring by the Wayside in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.