Walter Martin Baumhofer ( 1904 - 1987 ) was an American painter. Walter Martin Baumhofer s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2925 USD for Outdoor Life in 2004 to 9000 USD for Doc Savage forces a boat to capsize. in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.