EMILE FRANCOIS MICHEL (French, 1818-1909) READING IN THE PARK OVERLOOKING MONACO.

EMILE FRANCOIS MICHEL (French, 1818-1909) READING IN THE PARK OVERLOOKING MONACO. Outstanding large oil on canvas Mediterranean coastline scene shows a young woman seated reading a book under one of several large trees in a park like setting. Beyond her is the blue Mediterranean dotted with several sails and a point of land with the walled principality of Monaco with stucco houses having red roofs. Beyond is a low mountain coastline with snow covered mountain range in distance. All under a blue sky. Signed lower right “Em. Michel 1899″. Michel is well represented in European museums and wrote extensively on art including a book on the life and works of Rembrandt. He was elected a member of the Institute of France (Academie des Beaux-Arts; #2, Section VI-Unattached members) in 1892. Michel is known for his large panoramic views of which this is a wonderful example. Housed in its original fancy gilt gesso decorated frame with gilt liner. SIZE: 43-1/2″ x 59-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-98231 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1160	$11,500.00	EMILE FRANCOIS MICHEL (French, 1818-1909) READING IN THE PARK OVERLOOKING MONACO. Outstanding large oil on canvas Mediterranean coastline scene shows a young woman seated reading a book under one of several large trees in a park like setting. Beyond her is the blue Mediterranean dotted with several sails and a point of land with the walled principality of Monaco with stucco houses having red roofs. Beyond is a low mountain coastline with snow covered mountain range in distance. All under a blue sky. Signed lower right “Em. Michel 1899″. Michel is well represented in European museums and wrote extensively on art including a book on the life and works of Rembrandt. He was elected a member of the Institute of France (Academie des Beaux-Arts; #2, Section VI-Unattached members) in 1892. Michel is known for his large panoramic views of which this is a wonderful example. Housed in its original fancy gilt gesso decorated frame with gilt liner. SIZE: 43-1/2″ x 59-1/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-98231 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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