Modeste Huys ( 1875 - 1932 ) was a Belgian painter. Modeste Huys s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 19297.13 USD for Wacken, Sneeuw en overstrooming - Neige et inondation in 2003 to 43696.78 USD for The Water Rats in 2015 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.