Peg Maltby ( 1899 - 1984 ) was an Australian painter. Peg Maltby s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 263.09 USD for Lady on Her Way to The Opera in 2005 to 10423.45 USD for Gumnut Babies meeting a Koala in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.