Emily Murray Paterson ( 1855 - 1934 ) was a British painter. Emily Murray Paterson s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 302.45 USD for Sailing ship becalmed by moonlight in 2004 to 1272.06 USD for Ducks on a river in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.