Samuel Greenburg ( 1905 - 1980 ) was an American painter. Samuel Greenburg s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 300 USD for EATING ICE CREAM in 2005 to 6371.75 USD for 'Lake Waihola, South Otago' with township & little goods train - hotel and cheese factory. in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.