Attributed to Angelica Kauffman (Swiss, 1740-1807) Venus and Cupid pen and ink and wash, circular 15cm diameter, unframed, with Robert Witt collection stamp on mount (Lugt 2228b) A similar drawing, depicting Venus, Cupid and Psyche with two female attendants, is in the Courtauld Gallery, London. Condition Report: Sheet:17.5 x 17cm Mount: 30 x 28cm Time staining with some faint dirty marks to the border around the work. There are some small spots of foxing starting to emerge at the top but the painted area does not appear to be affected. The work has been laid down on card.

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