Edwaert Collier ( 1640 - 1708 ) was a British painter. Edwaert Collier s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 18000 USD for A VANITAS STILL LIFE OF A CROWN in 2003 to a remarkable record 506500 USD for VANITAS STILL LIFE WITH A CANDLESTICK, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, DUTCH BOOKS, A WRITING SET, AN ASTROLOGICAL AND A TERRESTIA