Winifred Austen ( 1899 - 1940 ) was a British painter. Winifred Austen s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 56.31 USD for Whooper Swans in 2004 to 3948.02 USD for Barn Owl in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.