Francois Furet ( 1842 - 1919 ) was a Swiss painter. Francois Furet s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 397.71 USD for Coucher du soleil in 2004 to 19478.32 USD for Paysanne au rateau in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.