Romain Steppe ( 1859 - 1927 ) was a Belgian painter. Romain Steppe s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 420.85 USD for Marine with two yachts. in 2004 to 3600 USD for L'Escaut temps gris--juillet * Bords de l'Escaut. in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.