Stirling Malloch ( 1865 - 1901 ) was a British painter. Stirling Malloch s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 204.07 USD for An afternoon on the lake in 2005 to 413.1 USD for Children playing by drying nets, Carnoustie Beach in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.