Émile Levy

* Emile Levy (French, 1826-1890) Portrait of Stephen Parker , 1885 oil on canvas inscribed a Stephen Parker son ami, signed Emile Levy and dated (lower left) 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches. Estimate $ 1,000-2,000 Property from the Estate of Marvin and Margaret Katz, Naples, Florida Provenance: Le Garde Meuble, Paris, France Under UV, isolated pin dot strokes of retouch throughout; under varnish, evidence of restoration in sitter's left arm and right chest; milky varnish prohibitng sight of further restoration; otherwise appears in basic good condition.

Emile Levy (Paris 1826–1890) Happy Group of Children, signed, dated Emile Levy 1876, oil on panel, 40.5 x 31.7 cm, framed, (W) Emile Levy was a pupil of Abel de Pujol and Francois Edouard Picot. In 1854 he was awarded the Grand Prix de Rome, which allowed him to study in Italy. He also became known for his work decorating several municipal buildings in Paris. His works were collected by many French museums.

Emile Levy: "Les Nuits Sanglentes".Lithographic poster in colours. Printed by Emilie Levy & Cie,R. des Petits Champs 36, Paris. Unframed. "Les Nuits Sanglentes". Lithographic poster in colours. Printedby Emilie Levy & Cie, R. des Petits Champs 36, Paris. Sheetsize 79,5 x 60,8 cm. Unframed.

signed and dated emile lévy 1881 (lower left) oil on canvas exhibited: this lot is sold subject to sotheby's conditions of sale. as stated in the conditions, all lots are sold on an "as is" basis. prospective bidders should review the conditions and buying at auction guide. possibly, salon de la société des artistes français, paris, 1881, no. 1439, p. 208, illustrated