Adolfo Methfessel ( 1836 - 1909 ) was an American painter. Adolfo Methfessel s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 8400 USD for INDIENS DU PARAGUAY À LA CHASSE in 2004 to 18000 USD for Sunrise at the upper Parana river in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.