Emma Roche 1863 By Adolphe Monticelli 1924-1886

A very beautiful portrait of a child painted in oil on wood, measuring 41.5cm high by 33cm wide plus a quality frame 75cm x 64cm, signed lower right Monticelli. This is the portrait of Emma Roche painted in 1863. The painting is reproduced in three reference works by the great Master Monticelli: Reproduced in the catalogue raisonné Volume 1 under number 17; Reproduced in "Monticelli sa vie son oeuvre" of 1927; Reproduced in "Monticelli" by Mrs. Alauzen and Ripert under number 135. Certificate of authenticity from Mr. Marc Stammegna, International expert on Monticelli. A very interesting work by this great painter, one of the great creators of 19th-century modern art, along with Cézanne and Van Gogh. Adolphe Monticelli, whose works are featured in the world's greatest museums and prestigious collections. His record price was $413,000 USD in 2013 for a small landscape bordering on abstraction, and a bouquet of flowers fetched €208,000 in 2022. Van Gogh had his epiphany upon seeing Monticelli's works at his brother Theo's home. He wrote, "I owe everything to Monticelli, who taught me the chromaticism of colors." Very good condition. Free shipping within the European Union. €350 for international shipping.