Claes Molenaer ( 1630 - 1676 ) was a painter. Claes Molenaer s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 8741.26 USD for Dutch coast with fishermen in 2006 to 38244.29 USD for A WINTER LANDSCAPE WITH NUMEROUS FIGURES ON A FROZEN RIVER OUTSIDE THE TOWN WALLS in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.