Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier ( 1815 - 1891 ) was a French painter. Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1058.77 USD for A study of a bridled horse in 2003 to 62500 USD for SUR L'ESCALIER (THE VENETIANS) in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.