Charles Bird King ( 1785 - 1862 ) was an American painter. Charles Bird King s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 141.07 USD for Historical Bristol scenes in 2004 to a remarkable record 1352000 USD for OTTOE HALF CHIEF, HUSBAND OF EAGLE OF DELIGHT in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.