約翰·傑森

諾森伯蘭公爵四世艾傑倫·佩西（Algernon Percy）（1792-1865年），應為約克郡斯丹維克莊園（Stanwick Park）或倫敦諾森伯蘭公館，約1854年；
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Letter from John Gibson to Samuel Carter Hall, dated Rome, 17 December 1855, manuscript at the National Art Library, London, ref. no: MSL/1941/421;
R. Gunnis, Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851, London, 1968, p. 173; 
E. Rigby Eastlake, Life of John Gibson, Sculptor, London, 1870, reprinted 2010, p. 253;
T. Matthews, The Biography of John Gibson, R.A., Sculptor, Rome, London, 1911, p. 243

Overall the condition of the marble is very good. There is dirt and some minor wear to the surface consistent with age including some dust in the crevices and two darkened areas at the left bedposts and Psyche's nose. There are a few small rust-coloured stains to the surface, including along the ledge and to Cupid's proper right shoulder. There are some minor naturally occurring inclusions. The relief was embedded in a wall; the outline of the frame is visible along the edges and the lower edge was left unfinished.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

這件雕工細膩、質感溫潤的大理石浮雕出自英國新古典主義雕刻大師約翰·傑森（John Gibson）之手，他在羅馬師承安托尼奧·卡諾瓦（Antonio Canova）及柏爾特·托瓦森（Bertel Thorvaldsen）。傑森的佳作最為人稱道之處，是其靜謐祥和的古典風格及柔雅細膩的氣質，此作即為一明例。這種純粹的美之表現令傑森在世時已經名滿天下，他的贊助人包括英國、意大利及美國的顯貴豪紳。在眾多傾仰其才華的名門貴冑之中，最顯赫者莫過於維多利亞女王。傑森受女王委託製作一件與本品同款的大理石雕塑，以作為女王在1845年一月結婚週年紀念時送贈王夫艾伯特親王（Prince Albert）的禮物。然而，此委託在同年稍晚方及完成，故她將其改為王夫的聖誕禮物。此浮雕目前仍存於溫莎堡的英國皇室珍寶收藏。維多利亞女王的委託似乎啟發了諾森伯蘭公爵四世及其夫人，他們亦委託傑森製作同款另一版本，即此作。此作特別值得細味之處是賽姬與愛神的溫柔擁抱；二人輕撫對方雙臂；兩對形態不一的雙翼的質感也相映成趣。