Robert D Wilkie ( 1828 - 1903 ) was an American painter. Robert D Wilkie s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 250 USD for coastal scene with boat and figures on a beach in 2005 to 4255 USD for The Kelp Gatherers on the Beach at Gloucester, Ma in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.