Auguste Delacroix ( 1809 - 1868 ) was a French painter. Auguste Delacroix s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 324.81 USD for Study of a monastery, with figures beyond in 2004 to 2692.56 USD for Le retour du pêcheur in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.