Carl Mayer ( 1810 - 1876 ) was an Austrian painter. Carl Mayer s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 16.25 USD for Brustbild von Espartero, Duc de la Victoire in 2004 to 5445.44 USD for The virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus seated in a parlour and surrounded by angels making music in 2011 , based on the size and medium