Landscape scene depicting a castle in Southern (Touslouse) France. Circa 1849. Back of canvas reads: "Le Chateau - L'Exode. Chateau de M' de Lopé á Niau. Entree de la Jeotte el civiere de Vicdesos pres de Tazascon de L'Aziége. a Toulouse. 10 Mai 1849. Jol Bon LeJeune." Canvas size 33" x 51" and Frame size 40" x 60" Considered an important painting as it was positioned above the fire place in the formal dining hall. Dining Hall NO RESERVE.

This lot was formerly the property of well-known real estate developer Mr. Melvin Simon and his wife, Bren Simon. It is part of the Simon's Asherwood Estate which Mrs. Simon most graciously has gifted to the non-profit Great American Songbook Foundation on whose behalf it is being sold.