Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli (after) ( 1824 - 1886 ) was a French painter. Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli (after) s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 46.56 USD for Nativity Scene in 2004 to 1741.94 USD for A FETE IN THE FOREST, in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.