Mary Ellen Best ( 1809 - 1891 ) was a British painter. Mary Ellen Best s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 462.96 USD for PORTRAIT OF FREDERIC STANSFIELD HERRIES in 2003 to 1806.99 USD for The Kayersaal (Hall of the Emperors) in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.