Ben Tobias ( 1901 - 1985 ) was a Canadian painter. Ben Tobias s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 576.34 USD for 'Frumahs by the Sea 3' in 2005 to 1383.58 USD for Rabbis Frumahs by the sea, No.31 in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.