Nicolaas Bauer ( 1767 - 1820 ) was a Dutch painter. Nicolaas Bauer s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4154.48 USD for Shipping off the coast of Franeker in 2008 to 8055.76 USD for A view of the port at Dordrecht in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.