William Dobson ( 1610 - 1646 ) was a British painter. William Dobson s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 95.56 USD for A portrait of a gentleman, head and shoulders in 2004 to 237642.59 USD for PORTRAIT OF JAMES GRAHAM, 1ST MARQUESS OF MONTROSE (1612-1650), HALF LENGTH, WEARING ARMOUR, WITH A STATUE OF MINERVA BEYOND