Mortimer Mempes ( 1860 - 1938 ) was a British painter. Mortimer Mempes s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 89.93 USD for Sailing boats in harbour in 2004 to 18450.18 USD for Benares, Blue is the Sky in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.