Lilias Torrance Newton ( 1896 - 1980 ) was a Canadian painter. Lilias Torrance Newton s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 3250 USD for PORTRAIT OF A GIRL in 2003 to 107167.06 USD for Portrait of Frances Holgate in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.