Russell K Cheney ( 1881 - 1945 ) was an American painter. Russell K Cheney s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1116 USD for Stairway of a Chateau, St. Aignan, France in 2004 to 5925 USD for STILL LIFE OVERLOOKING THE BAY in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.