Jose Guadalupe Posada ( 1852 - 1913 ) was a Mexican painter. Jose Guadalupe Posada s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 600 USD for Death as a Courtier. in 2004 to 2880 USD for Calavera Zumbona. in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.