Julio Vila y Prades ( 1873 - 1930 ) was a Spanish painter. Julio Vila y Prades s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 10662.88 USD for EN LA PLAYA (ON THE BEACH) in 2003 to 24000 USD for Mother and Child at the Beach in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.