Francis Wheatley ( 1747 - 1801 ) was a British painter. Francis Wheatley s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1628.78 USD for Flora in 2004 to 132000 USD for A YOUNG LADY SEATED OUTSIDE A COTTAGE MENDING A NET, WITH A YOUNG BOY BEHIND EATING FROM A BOWL, "THE INDUSTRIOUS COTTAGER" in 2007 , based on the size and mediu