Alfred Wallis ( 1855 - 1942 ) was a British painter. Alfred Wallis s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1630.06 USD for Two boats and a lighthouse (recto); and A ship and a lighthouse (verso) in 2003 to 70009.71 USD for SHIPS WITH FLOWERING TREES in 2018 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.