Vintage highwaymen vs. current works

Maynor vs. Lewis

These are OK looking and are original highwaymen paintings.

Are prices like these watering down the market in general ?
You be the judge.

John Maynor, highwayman, current work 10 x 8 (on the left)
12/16/10
Winning bid:
US $68.00

R. L. Lewis, highwayman, current work 10 x 8 (on the right)
12/16/10
Winning bid:
US $152.50

Does this mean every Robert Lewis painting is worth twice what a John Maynor painting of the same size is worth ?

Au contraire, mon frere.

Some people think that's how this market works.

Strictly by the numbers, like Wall St.

Some of these people are highly advertised accredited appraisers who have purchased memberships in various organizations with impressive initials.

Caveat emptor, boys and girls.