Prosper Merimee ( 1803 - 1870 ) was a painter. Prosper Merimee s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 411.55 USD for « Etude de caractères orientaux » in 2007 to 870.13 USD for Un homme attaché à une croix, tourmenté par les démons in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.