Jean Charles Meissonier ( 1848 - 1917 ) was a French painter. Jean Charles Meissonier s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1080 USD for CAVALIERS IN A TAVERN in 2004 to 22500 USD for A VEGETABLE GARDEN IN PROVENCE in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.