Marten Toonder ( 1912 - 2005 ) was a painter. Marten Toonder s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1036.19 USD for Ambtenaar Dorknoper in 2012 to 1434.72 USD for Olivier B. Bommel checked by a doctor while lying in bed in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.