Clifford Holmead Phillips Holmead ( 1889 - 1975 ) was an American painter. Clifford Holmead Phillips Holmead s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 139.98 USD for unknown in 2007 to 3755.99 USD for Black Man With White Shirt & Black Tie in 2017 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.