Lester Thomas Beall ( 1903 - 1969 ) was an American painter. Lester Thomas Beall s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 800 USD for S. S. UNITED STATES in 2006 to 16000 USD for FARM WORK / RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION. in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.