Robert Merrell Gage ( 1892 - 1981 ) was an American painter. Robert Merrell Gage s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1175 USD for Seated Female Figure in 2005 to 3660 USD for Bas relief of Barbra Jean Gage in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.