Poul Gernes ( 1925 - 1996 ) was a painter. Poul Gernes s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 256.74 USD for Kvadratisk komposition. in 2004 to a remarkable record 59378.02 USD for Composition with horisontal stripes in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.