Ethel Easton Paxson ( 1885 - 1982 ) was an American painter. Ethel Easton Paxson s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 290 USD for The Letter in 2008 to 1375 USD for Still Life with Japanese Print, Tea Set and Rice in 2016 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.