Klaes Molenaer ( 1630 - 1676 ) was a Dutch painter. Klaes Molenaer s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 42000 USD for FIGURES IN A LANDSCAPE WITH A BLEACHING FIELD in 2003 to a remarkable record 68744.27 USD for A WINTER LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURES SKATING ON A FROZEN RIVER BEFORE A HOUSE, CHILDREN PLAYING KOLF IN THE FORE