Claude Gellee ( 1600 - 1682 ) was a French painter. Claude Gellee s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 21898.62 USD for CHÂTEAU FORT AU BORD D'UNE RIVIÈRE in 2009 to 208710.07 USD for Une grande barge et une barque (recto); Etudes de figures (verso) in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.