The European Art Sale Part II
The European Art Sale Part II
Ernest Barthélemy Michel
Le salut des drapeaux sur la place du Peyrou
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Lot Closed
January 30, 06:56 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
Lot Details
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Ernest Barthélemy Michel
French
1833 - 1902
Le salut des drapeaux sur la place du Peyrou
signed Ernest Michel (lower right)
oil on canvas
canvas: 13 9/10 by 28 3/10 in.; 35.5 by 72 cm
framed: 22 1/2 by 37 in.; 57.2 by 94.2 cm
To celebrate the 600th anniversary of the University of Montpellier between 21-26 May 1890, Ernest Michel, one of the most prominent artists of 19th century Montpellier, was commissioned to paint the event attended by the President of France, Sadi Carnot.