Tom Esplin ( 1915 - 2005 ) was a New Zealander painter. Tom Esplin s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 11128.78 USD for River Harbour Auray France in 2004 to 18122.51 USD for Alstadt Augsberg in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.