William Arthur Earp ( 1800 - 1900 ) was a painter. William Arthur Earp s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 132.66 USD for Clipper ship `Aristides in 2004 to 440.16 USD for Whitby Harbour' and 'On the Scheldt in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.