Lillie May Nicholson ( 1884 - 1964 ) was an American painter. Lillie May Nicholson s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 5378 USD for Bit of California Coast - Monterey Peninsula in 2004 to 12650 USD for One-Man Fishing Boat in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.