A Hofmann ( 1880 - 1966 ) was a German painter. A Hofmann s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1883.72 USD for Ausfahrende holländische Küstenschiffe in 2005 to 3300 USD for BIRDS IN A BARNYARD in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.