Desire Charnay ( 1828 - 1915 ) was a painter. Desire Charnay s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 799.71 USD for Vue générale des ruines à Uxmal in 2013 to 32500 USD for Raharla, Minister to the Queen in 2017 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.