William Perkins Babcock ( 1826 - 1899 ) was an American painter. William Perkins Babcock s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 264 USD for Cupid and Psyche in 2006 to 2585 USD for The Toilette of Venus, with Cupid Holding a Mirror and Flower-Garland in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.