XIX - François Boucher (1703-1770) Title: La cible de l'Amour Medium: Oil on canvas Period: Circa 1850-1900 Provenance: From a private London collection Overall size with the frame is 88 cm x 78 cm x 7 cm and the painting itself measured at sight is 60 cm x 50 cm A wonderful mid to late 19th century extract of the original painting by Boucher which was painted in 1770 , the oil on canvas painting after the original had been restored and is offered in a lovely period frame with new mounting . A highly colourful and decorative late 19th painting that will brighten up any room . François Boucher (29 September 1703 – 30 May 1770) was a French painter, a proponent of Rococo taste, known for his idyllic and voluptuous paintings on classical themes, decorative allegories representing the arts or pastoral occupations. Condition report: In restored condition having been retouched with colour highlighting and strengthening to the sky areas , cleaned , and lined onto a new canvas and stretcher bars . There are areas of fine craquelure commensurate with the paintings age under close examination. The painting is on canvas. In lovely restored condition and ready to hang on the wall . Please note: The frame is being provided to you at no additional costs so that when your artwork arrives at your house you can immediately display it on your wall. As such any damages to the frame itself, that do not affect the integrity of the artwork, cannot be accepted as a valid reason to open a claim or request a cancellation. We would also point out that whilst we insure all paintings before shipping that we have no control over shipping once we have sent the painting . The successful bidder will be responsible for paying any import duties and any associated VAT in the country of destination . Please refer to the auction terms regarding this before bidding. All of the art that we sell is insured for shipping ( subject to the above ). All shipping is professionally packed. Please Note: Studio/Gallery photos of paintings on an easel on the published material are intended only to represent accurately the size of the painting within that room environment. Also refer to the shipping costs and note the auctioneers disclaimer regarding potential customs charges . We cannot calculate these as they are levied in the country of destination and the amount payable is determined by customs there and not by ourselves or the auctioneers. We have experienced some customs charging higher than expected import taxes; so we would advise bidders to attempt the establish the likely excise duties that your own National customs will charge you before bidding and committing to buy the painting.