Lot 17
  • 17

William Etty, R.A.

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • William Etty, R.A.
  • Venus and Cupid Descending
  • oil on board
  • 71 by 55cm., 28 by 21½in.

Provenance

Sir William Agnew Bart., 11 Great Stanhope Street, London;
Thomas Agnew & Sons, London;Sir Robert Abdy, Newton Ferrars, Callington, Cornwall and thence by descent to the present owner

Exhibited

Lisbon and Madrid (organised by the British Council), 100 Years of British Painting, 1945, no.17

Condition

This picture is in good condition with strong colours throughout. There is fine craquelure to areas in the sky and the two figures. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT There are infilling retouchings to the craquelure, particularly to the figures and to the sky above Venus. FRAME This picture is contained in a carved wood and gilt frame.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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