Bertel Thorvaldsen ( 1768 - 1844 ) was a Danish painter. Bertel Thorvaldsen s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1763.09 USD for STUDY FOR A FUNERARY RELIEF in 2003 to a remarkable record 2405000 USD for unknown in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.