George Dawe ( 1781 - 1829 ) was a British painter. George Dawe s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 8000 USD for GENTLEMAN AND LADY WITH A BOOK - A PAIR in 2004 to 87948.73 USD for PORTRAIT OF TSAR ALEXANDER I in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.