German Grobe ( 1857 - 1938 ) was a German painter. German Grobe s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2324.81 USD for Vissersboten aan de kust in 2004 to 9626.18 USD for Anchoring the Bomschuit in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.