Arthur Harold Knott ( 1883 - 1977 ) was an American painter. Arthur Harold Knott s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 750 USD for Monterey Bay from Seaside Sand Dunes in 2005 to 1896 USD for The Plunging Tide in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.