Jacob Van Huysum ( 1686 - 1740 ) was a Dutch painter. Jacob Van Huysum s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2712.53 USD for Hibiscus syriacus (2); Staphylea pinnata (Bladder-nut), in 2004 to 12769.13 USD for Tulips, peonies, roses and various other flowers in a wicker basket, with a snail on a marble ledge in 2012 , b