Robert Henri ( 1865 - 1929 ) was an American painter. Robert Henri s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 13200 USD for Old houses in Normandie (incl. letter) in 2003 to a remarkable record 3600000 USD for Jessica Penn in Black with White Plumes in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.