Auction introduction: Sotheby’s is pleased to present the May sale of 19th Century European Art, led by the Barbizon, Orientalist, Neoclassical, and Maritime genres. Featuring works by a variety of artists, including several women artists, the offered paintings, drawings, and sculptures represent the rich artistic diversity of the period. With enticing estimates, including property offered without reserve, this sale presents an opportunity for new as well as established collectors to discover this diverse category.