Ruth Manerva Bennett ( 1899 - 1960 ) was an American painter. Ruth Manerva Bennett s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2750 USD for fruit trees in bloom in 2004 to 10925 USD for Moreno and Sunset Blvd, Silverlake in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.