Ferdinand Kuss ( 1800 - 1886 ) was an Austrian painter. Ferdinand Kuss s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1151.54 USD for Madonna mit Jesuskind und Johannesknaben in 2004 to 16860.41 USD for Stilleben mit Rosen und Aprikosen in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.