Sotheby's, New York

The Sleep of Venus

François Boucher, 1754

Sold for

$2.4 million

Sotheby's, New York · 30 January 2014

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The painting, over the heart. Made to order.

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T-shirt: The Sleep of Venus by François Boucher

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Hoodie: The Sleep of Venus by François Boucher

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Details

Artist: François Boucher (died 1770)
Made: 1754
Sold at: Sotheby's, New York
Sold on: 30 January 2014
Lot: 125

About the price

Reported as $2,405,000.

Sources

sothebys.com

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Colours on fabric are softer than on screen.

The Sleep of Venus · François Boucher, 1754

Colour

WhiteBlack

Size

Size guide

Garment measurements, laid flat, in inches
Size	Length	Width
XS	27	16.5
S	28	18
M	29	20
L	30	22
XL	31	24
2XL	32	26

Measurements from the maker; each garment can vary by up to 1 in. Made-to-order items can’t be returned for the wrong size, so check before you choose.

100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
Imported
Made to order

$38

Hoodie