Joseph Van Aken ( 1699 - 1749 ) was a painter. Joseph Van Aken s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 483.22 USD for Fete Champƒôtre in 2015 to 5328.87 USD for A lady and her maid at a vegetable sellers cottage, a thief attempting to steal her watch in 2019 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.