Alfons Purtscher ( 1885 - 1962 ) was an Austrian painter. Alfons Purtscher s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 769.36 USD for Gesatteltes braunes Pferd im Stall in 2004 to 1366.59 USD for Man med hästar. in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.