Franz Anton Scheidel ( 1731 - 1801 ) was an Australian painter. Franz Anton Scheidel s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2066.69 USD for Studies of South African Patella Limpets in 2004 to 5548.16 USD for Schlange in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.