Horace Clifford Westermann ( 1922 - 1981 ) was an American painter. Horace Clifford Westermann s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 24000 USD for Blue roses in 2003 to 84904.91 USD for Death Ship U.S.S. Franklin Arising from an Oil Slick Sea in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.