May Austin Claus ( 1882 - ) is an American painter. May Austin Claus s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 563 USD for Gertrude in 2012 to 1337 USD for Three Portraits: Arshele Sasha Gorky, Amedeo Collari, and Vera in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.