William Matthew Hodgkins ( 1833 - 1898 ) was a painter. William Matthew Hodgkins s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 5748.82 USD for Low Tide, Catlins River Otago in 2005 to 9969.51 USD for Near Peel Forest, South Canterbury in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.