Simon Van Der Ley ( 1840 - 1860 ) was a Dutch painter. Simon Van Der Ley s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1857.34 USD for A Dutch harbour scene in 2004 to 6484.98 USD for The clocktower in Auxerre; and A busy street in Holland in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.