William Howard Yorke ( 1847 - 1921 ) was a British painter. William Howard Yorke s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 611.25 USD for Skibsportræt af `Anna af Fanø` Captn. J. J. Clausen, in 2004 to 39100 USD for The Ship Ericsson, Capt. Nathaniel Matthews". in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.