Paul Wayland Bartlett ( 1865 - 1925 ) was an American painter. Paul Wayland Bartlett s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 400 USD for a classic bust-length figure with hat in 2004 to 3700 USD for a classical male nude figure. in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.