William Verner Longe ( 1857 - 1924 ) was a British painter. William Verner Longe s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 139.85 USD for Hunters Hurdles Swill Beats Wymondham, Half a length in 2004 to 664.05 USD for 'Cottenham February 1898 - Match between Kate and Circus Boy - The Last Hurdle' in 2006 , based on the size