Cheeky Little Cherub Tickles Her Awake

Also from the James D. Julia Auction's three day auction, August 26-28, 2008; item #3638:

BENTON MURDOCH SPRUANCE (American, 1904-1967) "VENUS AWAKE". Fine & Looney 250, Edition of 35. Lithograph on paper scene shows a nude woman being tickled by a putti. A figure is seen in background with artist pallet painting. Pencil signed "Spruance 46". Pencil titled and "Ed 35". Hinge mounted in a white matte. SIZE: Image: 17-1/4" x 13-1/4". Paper: 23-3/4" x 18-3/4". CONDITION: Very good. 9-92853 (2,000-2,500)

The Philadelphia Print Shop has additional prints (non-nude) and a brief bio on the artist.