Walter Schottler ( 1904 - 1978 ) was a German painter. Walter Schottler s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 252.6 USD for Segelschiffe im Hafen in 2008 to 2981.56 USD for The Boule Player in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.