Chauncey Foster Ryder ( 1868 - 1949 ) was an American painter. Chauncey Foster Ryder s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 10158 USD for Village in the Valley in 2003 to 42000 USD for THAT WHICH THE SEA GIVES UP (CE QUE RENDE LA MER); (WHAT WILL THE END BE?) in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.