Declan Apuatimi ( 1930 - 1985 ) was an Australian painter. Declan Apuatimi s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4080 USD for BIMA C.1980 in 2004 to 16375.55 USD for Crocodile in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.