William Tate ( 1748 - 1806 ) was a British painter. William Tate s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1380.82 USD for Portrait of a Lady, seated half-length wearing a blue Dress, and lace wrap in 2006 to 17869.91 USD for PORTRAIT OF JOSEPH WRIGHT OF DERBY (1734-1797) in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwo