Lot 122


Signed E. Fichel lower left. Benjamin Eugène Fichel (30 August 1826 Paris - 2 February 1895 Paris) son of Moise Mayer Fichel and Lili Abigail Sasias, was a French painter. He entered the École des Beaux-Arts in 1844 and became a pupil of Hippolyte Delaroche, but painted very much more under the inspiration of Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, whose exquisite handling is suggested in numerous small canvases of his which by their refined technique and vivid action recall the characteristic intensity and directness of composition which belong to the painter of "Friedland." His students included Jeanne Fichel who he later married. Along with great care in finish, Fichel's canvases also exhibit an archeological exactness, and a kind of delicate humor. His first work of importance was exhibited in 1850, "Harvey Demonstrating the Circulation of the Blood to Charles I." He was a chevalier of the Legion of Honor and, in 1857, received a medal for his painting in the Salon of that year. He exhibited a canvas every year at the Salon, up to a few years before his death. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 15.75" x 12.5" and 24" x 20" frame Condition:
- Good Condition with no repairs and some crazing on the canvas (see pics).
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