Abraham Meertens Abraham Meerté, Abraham Meerten ( 1757 - 1823 ) was a Dutch drawer and painter of still life, bird, flower, and landscape. Abraham Meertens s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1976.81 USD for A SILVER PHEASANT in 2004 to 4829.24 USD for TWO EXOTIC BIRDS PERCHED ON A TREE, A COASTAL LANDSCAPE BEHIND