Carl Von Merode ( 1853 - 1909 ) was an Austrian painter. Carl Von Merode s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 642.51 USD for In the forge in 2003 to 5098.14 USD for Three Fourth Figure Portrait of the Officer Theodor von Hörmann in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.