Frans Van Mieris ( 1635 - 1681 ) was a Dutch painter. Frans Van Mieris s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 78849.1 USD for A YOUNG WOMAN SEATED AT A TABLE, READING A LETTER BY CANDLELIGHT in 2003 to a remarkable record 673515.4 USD for AN INTERIOR WITH A SOLDIER SMOKING A PIPE in 2008 , based on the size and medium