Arthur James Murch ( 1902 - 1990 ) was an Australian painter. Arthur James Murch s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 6736.84 USD for NUDE AT THE BEACH in 2004 to 9836.77 USD for Arrival of the First Fleet (Study for the Overseas Terminal Mural) in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.