Alessandro Altamura ( 1855 - 1918 ) was an Italian painter. Alessandro Altamura s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 501.53 USD for Mediterranean Market Place with figures in 2004 to 28800 USD for Vessels moored at the quay, a French port in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.