Mervyn Napier Waller ( 1894 - 1972 ) was an Australian painter. Mervyn Napier Waller s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2497.44 USD for The House on the Hill in 2004 to 21336.35 USD for Bantam Rooster and Hens in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.