Franz Knebel ( 1809 - 1877 ) was a Swiss painter. Franz Knebel s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4389.85 USD for Peasants resting at the Temple of Vesta, Rome in 2004 to 29411.76 USD for Untitled in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.