Jules Contant ( 1822 - 1885 ) was a French painter. Jules Contant s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 351.21 USD for Soirée d'automne sur la vallée in 2008 to 5670.63 USD for THE PEASANTS WEDDING TRAIN in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.