Frans Van Mieris (after) ( 1689 - 1763 ) was a Dutch painter. Frans Van Mieris (after) s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 201.61 USD for A merry couple having a meal of oysters in 2006 to 4291.6 USD for The Astronomer in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.