Edward William Payton ( 1859 - 1944 ) was an Australian painter. Edward William Payton s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 5250.03 USD for Partington's Mill, Auckland in 2008 to 40687.75 USD for Ohinemutu, Lake Rotorua in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.