Nielsine Petersen ( 1853 - 1916 ) was a painter. Nielsine Petersen s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 280.35 USD for A bronze figurine in the shape of a sheep with her lambs in 2006 to 511.46 USD for To be or not to be that is the Question in 2015 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.