Theodore Seuss Geisel ( 1904 - 1991 ) was an American painter. Theodore Seuss Geisel s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 375 USD for The Seven Lady Godivas in 2012 to 60000 USD for Six Bird Atomic Reactor in 2015 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.