William M Hay ( 1852 - 1881 ) was a British painter. William M Hay s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 3598.34 USD for The maid of the Inn in 2004 to 5840.36 USD for A Labour of Love; and Love's Young Dream in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.