Prideaux John Selby ( 1788 - 1867 ) was a British painter. Prideaux John Selby s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 175 USD for REDNECKED GRIBEMALE in 2004 to 50000 USD for Illustrations of British Ornithology. in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.