Émile Francois Michel ( 1828 - 1909 ) was a French painter. Émile Francois Michel s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2260.06 USD for Spadassins in 2006 to 11500 USD for READING IN THE PARK OVERLOOKING MONACO in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.