Bonhams' March 2 sale of 19th Century European, Victorian and British Impressionist Art in London includes these highlights:

• La Nuit by Henri Fantin-Latour, estimate £80,000-120,000

Famed primarily for his beautifully realistic portraits and still-lifes – A Basket of Roses (1890) was used as the cover of New Order's 1983 album, Power, Corruption & Lies, because designer Peter Saville considered the work to be so powerfully seductive – Fantin-Latour's true artistic passion lay in the dreamlike qualities of his later works. The spontaneous execution and delicate colour harmonies in La Nuit depict a mythological sensuality within a deeply romantic composition on an extraordinary scale.

• Portrait of Mrs. Abigail Prince, by Sir Alfred Munnings, estimate £40,000-60,000

One of America's most elite families, the Princes led a lifestyle reminiscent of The Great Gatsby. Renowned for being consistently late to everything, for making grand entrances and for her exceptionally extravagant wardrobe, Mrs. Prince was one of the most talked about members of American high society in the Roaring Twenties. Whenever she had to travel by train or ship, she instructed her maids to cover her entire compartment with large white sheets so that she would not have to touch anything that had been in contact with members of the public. Reflecting in his autobiography, Munnings described Mr. Prince as having "a royal way of doing things … I doubt if he knew how many horses he had, how many polo ponies." As for Abigail: "there could only be one Mrs. Prince in the world."

• Un Hebreo, by Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida; estimate £300,000-500,000

Previously known only through black and white photographs, Un Hebreo has not been seen in public for more than a century and its appearance at auction is a historical event. Painted in 1898 during an exceptionally creative period for Sorolla, the work displays a charming ease and spontaneity. It is an unusual subject choice for Sorolla, famous for his shimmering seascapes, and is a beautiful example of a highly accomplished painter allowing himself a freer rein.