Lot 464: Michael-Ghislain Stapleaux (Belgian, 1799-1881), after Jacques-Louis David

Name: Michael-Ghislain Stapleaux (Belgian, 1799-1881), after Jacques-Louis David
Brand: Christie's
SKU: 9ea9ac45e8

Est: £800 GBP - £1,200 GBPSold:

Christie'sLondon, United KingdomApril 27, 2010

Item Overview

Description

Michael-Ghislain Stapleaux (Belgian, 1799-1881), after Jacques-Louis David
Jupiter, transformed into an eagle, seducing Ganymede
signed and dated 'Mh. Stapleaux 1832' (lower centre)
pencil, watercolour and bodycolour, heightened with gum arabic, unframed
10¼ x 8½ in. (26 x 21.6 cm.)

Artist or Maker

Michaël Ghislain Stapleaux

Notes

All lots removed to off-site warehouse the day after the sale - 2 weeks free storage
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.
Stapleaux was a pupil and close friend of Jacques-Louis David, collaborating with him in 1822 on Mars disarmed by Venus and The Graces.

Auction Details

Christie's Interiors

Christie's

April 27, 2010, 10:30 AM GMT

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK

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