Anton Melbye ( 1818 - 1875 ) was a Danish painter. Anton Melbye s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 3506.43 USD for Seascape with sailing ship in rough sea. In the background a rocky coast. in 2013 to 17231.87 USD for A view of the port in Istanbul in 2017 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.