Karl Blossfeldt ( 1865 - 1932 ) was a German painter. Karl Blossfeldt s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 625.46 USD for IMPATIENS GLANDULIFERA (BALSAMINE, SPRINGKRAUT). 1900 – 1928 in 2005 to 120000 USD for Equisetum hyemale (Rough horsetale), 1920-1925 in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.