Metello Merlo ( 1886 - 1964 ) was an Italian painter. Metello Merlo s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 163.09 USD for Canale veneziano, 1955 in 2005 to 1270.75 USD for 'Via Monferrato dalla Gran Madre' ottobre 1931 in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.