Joseph Mendes Da Costa ( 1863 - 1939 ) was a Dutch painter. Joseph Mendes Da Costa s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 9648.14 USD for Baviaan - Baboon in 2003 to 12453.67 USD for VAN DE MARKT in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.