Herman Frederik Carel Ten Kate ( 1822 - 1891 ) was a Dutch painter. Herman Frederik Carel Ten Kate s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 3111.05 USD for THE CONVERSATION in 2003 to 38738.71 USD for A MERRY COMPANY AT THE INN in 2003 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.