Dirk Maes ( 1659 - 1717 ) was a Dutch painter. Dirk Maes s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1506.7 USD for Hirschjagd in 2006 to 20300.28 USD for THISTLES, DOCK AND OTHER FOREST-FLOOR PLANTS IN A PARKLAND SETTING WITH FROGS, BUTTERFLIES AND SNAILS in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.