![A charcoal-on-paper study of ‘The Sower,’ cataloged as being ‘after Millet,’ achieved $52,275 against an estimate of $300-$500 thanks to bidders who were confident the work was indeed by Jean Francois Millet. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions and LiveAuctioneers](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-03-at-11.36.28-AM.png)
ALAMEDA, Calif. – A drawing of Jean Francois Millet’s (1814-1875) most famous image generated unexpected levels of bidding in California. The charcoal-on-paper study of The Sower was cataloged as ‘after Millet’ in Michaan’s July 14 gallery auction, but rose from a $300-$500 estimate to bring $52,275. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated through LiveAuctioneers.