Frederick William Becker ( 1888 - 1974 ) was an American painter. Frederick William Becker s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4700 USD for A Ranch in the Foothills, New Mexico in 2003 to 9775 USD for Midway Point - Carmel, California in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.