Robert Grafton ( 1876 - 1936 ) was an American painter. Robert Grafton s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 7110 USD for New Orleans Courtyard in 2008 to 33460 USD for Jahncke Shipyard, Madisonville, Louisiana in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.