Anton Mauve ( 1838 - 1888 ) was a Dutch Realism painter who was a leading member of the Hague School, known for animals in landscape, bucolic scenes. Anton Mauve s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 10194.44 USD for A HORSE-DRAWN CART ON A COUNTRY ROAD in 2003 to a remarkable record 72000 USD for IN THE PASTU