Elihu Vedder ( 1836 - 1923 ) was an American painter. Elihu Vedder s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 3600 USD for The Young Reader in 2004 to 93750 USD for YOUNG MARSYAS (MARSYAS ENCHANTING THE HARES) in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.