Claude Raguet Hirst ( 1855 - 1942 ) was an American painter. Claude Raguet Hirst s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 5000 USD for STILL LIFE WITH "POEMS BY COWPER" in 2013 to 50000 USD for Still Life in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.