Flemish School (18th Century) Diana and Callisto
Flemish School (18th Century) Diana and Callisto Oil on canvas 9-1/4 x 11-1/2 inches (23.5 x 29.2 cm) Property from the Collection of John Robert Clark The present work depicts the mythological story of Callisto, a nymph in service to the goddess Diana. Despite taking a vow of chastity, Callisto was seduced by Zeus, his presence indicated by the golden eagle at far left, who appeared to her in the form of Diana in order to get close to her, shown in the present scene. PROVENANCE: Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco. EXHIBITED: The Fine Art Museums of San Francisco, date unknown (label verso). HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Lined canvas. Surface dirt and dust. Finely patterned craquelure with some areas of pigment separation. Slight yellowing to the varnish layer. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Brushy retouching to the foliage around the edges. A few scattered finely applied dots of retouching to the various figures. An older application of brushy retouching to the sky at upper right.
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Flemish School (18th Century) Diana and Callisto Oil on canvas 9-1/4 x 11-1/2 inches (23.5 x 29.2 cm) Property from the Collection of John Robert Clark The present work depicts the mythological story of Callisto, a nymph in service to the goddess Diana. Despite taking a vow of chastity, Callisto was seduced by Zeus, his presence indicated by the golden eagle at far left, who appeared to her in the form of Diana in order to get close to her, shown in the present scene. PROVENANCE: Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco. EXHIBITED: The Fine Art Museums of San Francisco, date unknown (label verso). HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Lined canvas. Surface dirt and dust. Finely patterned craquelure with some areas of pigment separation. Slight yellowing to the varnish layer. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Brushy retouching to the foliage around the edges. A few scattered finely applied dots of retouching to the various figures. An older application of brushy retouching to the sky at upper right.
Framed Dimensions 19 X 20.75 Inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"
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25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,001 and $3,000,000, plus 12.5% of any amount over $3,000,001 per lot.
