William Baptiste Baird ( 1847 - 1917 ) was an American painter. William Baptiste Baird s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 655.59 USD for SHEEP GRAZING IN A FIELD in 2004 to 8750 USD for Boating on a River in France in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.