Jose Rico Y Cejudo ( 1864 - 1939 ) was a Spanish painter. Jose Rico Y Cejudo s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1410 USD for A Donkey Tied up to a Post, with a Dog Seated Alongside in 2004 to 17693.59 USD for The slave trader in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.