Simon Durand ( 1838 - 1896 ) was a Swiss painter. Simon Durand s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1019.37 USD for Die Bärenführerin in 2004 to 25546.55 USD for PAYSAGE EN HIVER AVEC SALTIMBANQUES, OURS SAVANTSET DES GENDARMÉ À CHEVAL in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.