Howard Carter ( 1874 - 1939 ) was a British painter. Howard Carter s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1692.54 USD for The banks of the Nile in 2004 to 3775.67 USD for A Mastaba behind the Pyramid of Khufu, Giza in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.