8 BOUGUEREAUS AT SOTHEBY'S OCTOBER 23rd
October 17, 2007
| MAJOR SALE OF 19TH CENTURY PAINTINGS For more information contact the 19th Century European Art Department at 212-606-7140 8 Paintings by William Bouguereau, some of them major works and including L'Amour au Papillon (Cupid with a Butterfly) are coming to auction at Sotheby's on October 23rd. Here is an opportunity to acquire a Bouguereau masterpiece for those who have found the choices in the available market lacking. Bouguereau's popularity has been growing faster than almost any 19th Century artist. The value of his paintings has appreciated 200-300% every five years for the last 30 years with sizeable increases at recent auctions. While this selection includes some major works, the prices are surprisingly low. |  L'Amour au Papillon |
| In addition, the following great works are in the sale: Jeunesse (shown), Lot 32 Le Voile, Lot 34 L'Amour A L'Epine, Lot 39 Glaneuse, Lot 41 |  Jeunesse |