Charles Melchior Descourtis ( 1753 - 1820 ) was a French painter. Charles Melchior Descourtis s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1754.31 USD for L`Histoire de Paul et Virginie, after J. F. Schall (Nevill 121; Portalis & Beraldi I, 8) in 2004 to 8441.95 USD for L'amant surpris - Les espiègles in 2006 , based on the