Franz Schütz ( 1751 - 1781 ) was a German painter. Franz Schütz s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1785.71 USD for Vorn Bauerleute bei einer Wasserm√ºhle in 2004 to 4134.97 USD for Houses and figures near a river in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.