Frederick William Billing ( 1835 - 1914 ) was an American painter. Frederick William Billing s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1500 USD for WESTERN WATERFALL in 2006 to 3245 USD for MOUNT VESUVIUS AND THE BAY OF NAPLES in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.