Caspar Merian ( 1627 - 1686 ) was a painter. Caspar Merian s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 20.85 USD for Herrschafft und Marckt Creitzing in 2005 to 1845 USD for Various Botanicals in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.