Richard Gessner ( 1894 - 1989 ) was a German painter. Richard Gessner s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 440.55 USD for Hafen von Palermo in 2005 to 2349.26 USD for Kirmes bei Nacht in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.