Manuel Gonzales Mendez ( 1843 - 1909 ) was a Spanish painter. Manuel Gonzales Mendez s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1470.36 USD for Portrait of Madame Barde dressed historical costume in 2006 to 5134.61 USD for The Duel in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.