Ambrosius Bosschaert The Elder ( 1573 - 1621 ) was a painter. Ambrosius Bosschaert The Elder s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 36000 USD for RECTO:STANDING FIGURE OF CHARICLEA in 2006 to a remarkable record 3015000 USD for A STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS IN A GLASS FLASK ON A MARBLE LEDGE, FLANKED BY A RED ADMIRAL BUTTERFL