$3,750
Continental School, 18th century. "Mythological Scene with Satyr and Putto", oil on canvas laid down on board, apparently unsigned. Large format Old Master allegorical panting depicting a figural grouping within a landscape setting with three figures, a sleeping female nude seated upon a draped rock beside a Satyr draped below the waist in red and with a small winged putto standing at her knee, the Satyr motioning to the cupid to quiet down and not awaken the sleeping Venus as he touches her knee. Framed approximately 47.75" x 51.5", unframed approximately 42" x 46".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-06-28