William Joy ( 1803 - 1867 ) was a British painter. William Joy s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4057.03 USD for Dutch vessels in a stiff breeze in 2005 to 5108.43 USD for A Royal Navy frigate and a two-decker under sail off Cadiz, with Spanish xebecs nearby in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.