Emmett Fritz ( 1917 - 1975 ) was an American painter. Emmett Fritz s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4750 USD for Tropical village scene with horsecart and figures in 2005 to 8500 USD for View of Old Fort Castillo De San Marco, Saint Augustine, Florida in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.