Vilhelm Melbye ( 1824 - 1882 ) was a painter. Vilhelm Melbye s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 16850.45 USD for Parti i Nærheden af Malaga. Spanien in 2002 to a remarkable record 84000 USD for SHIPPING IN THE STRAITS OF GIBRALTAR in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.