Luis Meléndez ( 1716 - 1780 ) was a Spanish painter. Luis Meléndez s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 645212.16 USD for Pears on a plate, a melon, plums, and a decorated Manises jar with plums on a wooden ledge in 2003 to a remarkable record 4039500 USD for Arbutus berries on a plate, apples, a wood barrel and bread