A De Simone ( 1851 - 1907 ) was an Italian painter. A De Simone s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1678.51 USD for The steam yacht Alberta in the Mediterranean off Naples in 2004 to 3948.46 USD for The Royal Thames Yacht Club schooner Marchesa: In Neapolitan waters (illustrated); and In heavy weather in 2004 , base