Melle ( 1908 - 1988 ) was a Dutch painter. Melle s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 9638.03 USD for THE PIKE-PERCH in 2004 to 14457.46 USD for HET JAAR VAN DE VROUW in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.