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  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Venus and Cupid two figures, half lengths, large as life ... she holds in her right hand, an orange which she playfully keeps from his reach; whilst, with the other she has just taken his arrow; the child who seems to understand his mother's meaning, smiles and reaches out his hand (Amiconi)|Venus and Cupid two figures, half lengths, large as life ... she holds in her right hand, an orange which she playfully keeps from his reach; whilst, with the other she has just taken his arrow; the child who seems to understand his mother's meaning, smiles and reaches out his hand]] réalisée par Amiconi, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 2.2 £. [2]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Lord Stafford and Bishop Laud in one picture. Lord Stafford is to the right of the picture, his head uncovered, dressed in black, and decorated with the order of the garter; Bishop Laud has on, the square cap and his sacerdotal habits. These figures are in small, but we should mention that we have put the picture under Vandyck's name, because it is in his style, and don't know any other we could attribute it to (Van Dyck)|Lord Stafford and Bishop Laud in one picture. Lord Stafford is to the right of the picture, his head uncovered, dressed in black, and decorated with the order of the garter; Bishop Laud has on, the square cap and his sacerdotal habits. These figures are in small, but we should mention that we have put the picture under Vandyck's name, because it is in his style, and don't know any other we could attribute it to]] réalisée par Van Dyck, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 3.15 £. [4]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Emblematical of the vanity of human grandeur -- Time flies away, holding in his left hand, a scythe, and in his right, an iron chain attached to a car he is dragging after him, and in which an old man is standing up, supported by his stick, while some women near him, are tearing their hair in the agonies of despair, and looking towards heaven, where nothing but destructive angels appear to them. On the front of the picture, are scattered pieces of armour, helmets, Cardinals' bonnets, patents of nobility, skulls and books, which are mouldering into dust (Champagne)|An Emblematical of the vanity of human grandeur -- Time flies away, holding in his left hand, a scythe, and in his right, an iron chain attached to a car he is dragging after him, and in which an old man is standing up, supported by his stick, while some women near him, are tearing their hair in the agonies of despair, and looking towards heaven, where nothing but destructive angels appear to them. On the front of the picture, are scattered pieces of armour, helmets, Cardinals' bonnets, patents of nobility, skulls and books, which are mouldering into dust]] réalisée par Champagne, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 1.1 £. [5]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Boors Merry-making The composition presents ten figures. In the interior of a rustic room; in the middle of the picure, near a table which is in the centre of the room, is seen an old Dutch woman of great corpulency, seated upon, or rather in an old basket, the cover of which has sunk down under her; she is speaking to a peasant, whose hand she presses in her's with tenderness; whilst in the other she holds a pot of beer. On the other side, a woman is leaning on the table, with a glass in her hand, while a young man is standing behind; her husband is sitting near, with a jug of beer between his legs, and one of his arms resting on the back of a child's chair: these three are laughing at the amorous scene which passes before them. Behind them, a man mounted on a bench, is tuning his violin; whilst to the right, a little boy lying down on a bench is playing with a dog; and on the same side, sitting down round a fire, are three men warming themselves (Isaac Ostade)|Boors Merry-making The composition presents ten figures. In the interior of a rustic room; in the middle of the picure, near a table which is in the centre of the room, is seen an old Dutch woman of great corpulency, seated upon, or rather in an old basket, the cover of which has sunk down under her; she is speaking to a peasant, whose hand she presses in her's with tenderness; whilst in the other she holds a pot of beer. On the other side, a woman is leaning on the table, with a glass in her hand, while a young man is standing behind; her husband is sitting near, with a jug of beer between his legs, and one of his arms resting on the back of a child's chair: these three are laughing at the amorous scene which passes before them. Behind them, a man mounted on a bench, is tuning his violin; whilst to the right, a little boy lying down on a bench is playing with a dog; and on the same side, sitting down round a fire, are three men warming themselves]] réalisée par Isaac Ostade, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 6.10 £. [9]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Adonis dressing a Wound in the Foot of Venus three figures, as large as life ... She is sitting under a tree, with her legs crossed, and holding her lance; a light blue drapery is thrown negligently over her shoulders, and fastened by a chain of gold, enriched with precious stones, resembling the bracelets which she wears. She inclines herself towards Adonis, who upon one knee before her, has just taken off one of her sandals, to pick out the thorn, and dress the wound. Cupid, pensive and inquiet, is flying behind Venus, seeming to wait with impatience, the result of the cares of Adonis; two dogs returned from the chase, are seen on the fore-ground; the landscape is of the finest taste (Benedetto Lutti)|Adonis dressing a Wound in the Foot of Venus three figures, as large as life ... She is sitting under a tree, with her legs crossed, and holding her lance; a light blue drapery is thrown negligently over her shoulders, and fastened by a chain of gold, enriched with precious stones, resembling the bracelets which she wears. She inclines herself towards Adonis, who upon one knee before her, has just taken off one of her sandals, to pick out the thorn, and dress the wound. Cupid, pensive and inquiet, is flying behind Venus, seeming to wait with impatience, the result of the cares of Adonis; two dogs returned from the chase, are seen on the fore-ground; the landscape is of the finest taste]] réalisée par Benedetto Lutti, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Hammd au prix de 5.5 £. [12]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Venus bringing the Amour to AEneas which was newly varnished when we bought it, and unfortunately it has been re-painted to conceal some damage, so that the new paint must not be removed. This was purchased at an auction ... This represents Venus descended from the sky on a cloud, in her car drawn by two doves and some little Cupids; near her is her son Eneas, upon whose shoulder she lays one of her hands, whilst with the other, she points to a young love who carries the armour, at the sight of which the hero appears in extacy (Carlo Cignani)|Venus bringing the Amour to AEneas which was newly varnished when we bought it, and unfortunately it has been re-painted to conceal some damage, so that the new paint must not be removed. This was purchased at an auction ... This represents Venus descended from the sky on a cloud, in her car drawn by two doves and some little Cupids; near her is her son Eneas, upon whose shoulder she lays one of her hands, whilst with the other, she points to a young love who carries the armour, at the sight of which the hero appears in extacy]] réalisée par Carlo Cignani, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Hammd au prix de 3.10 £. [13]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Cattle and Figures The fore-ground of this landscape is occupied by a small group of goats, and a white horse loaded with garments and kitchen utensils; following him are a young woman and the driver, dressed in the loose manner of the Italians, clad only in a slight blue drapery, whilst his sun-burnt appearance displays the excessive heat of the climate (Castiglione)|A Landscape with Cattle and Figures The fore-ground of this landscape is occupied by a small group of goats, and a white horse loaded with garments and kitchen utensils; following him are a young woman and the driver, dressed in the loose manner of the Italians, clad only in a slight blue drapery, whilst his sun-burnt appearance displays the excessive heat of the climate]] réalisée par Castiglione, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 4.5 £. [14]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The King of Spain on Horseback in armour, a sash round his body, and his batoon in his hand, and mounted on a war horse, while a young page, on the right, is advancing towards him with his helmet. Faith, under the form of a woman, with a chalice in her hand, hovers over him, and an angel bearing a cross, descends from heaven, to follow him in his wars, with those infidels, the Moors who are represented trodden under his horse's feet (Luca Giordano)|The King of Spain on Horseback in armour, a sash round his body, and his batoon in his hand, and mounted on a war horse, while a young page, on the right, is advancing towards him with his helmet. Faith, under the form of a woman, with a chalice in her hand, hovers over him, and an angel bearing a cross, descends from heaven, to follow him in his wars, with those infidels, the Moors who are represented trodden under his horse's feet]] réalisée par Luca Giordano, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 6.10 £. [16]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Bathsheba at the Bath This, in a composition of nine figures, represents a rich pavillion, at the bottom of a garden, where Bathsheba is seated on an antique bench covered with a scarlet drapery; at her feet is a large gold bason filled with water, and by it a silver vase in which were the perfumes. Some of her women, are occupied in undressing her, others are playing on different instruments, and amusing her with dancing: -- on the right of the picture, two women are near a balustrade, and on the other side, are some fine antique vases; King David is also seen on a platform of his palace, contiguous to the garden (Carlo Cignani)|Bathsheba at the Bath This, in a composition of nine figures, represents a rich pavillion, at the bottom of a garden, where Bathsheba is seated on an antique bench covered with a scarlet drapery; at her feet is a large gold bason filled with water, and by it a silver vase in which were the perfumes. Some of her women, are occupied in undressing her, others are playing on different instruments, and amusing her with dancing: -- on the right of the picture, two women are near a balustrade, and on the other side, are some fine antique vases; King David is also seen on a platform of his palace, contiguous to the garden]] réalisée par Carlo Cignani, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 11.0 £. [17]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Theseus defending the Women against the Centaurs In the fore-ground, a Centaur lies extended at the feet of Theseus, who is on the point of piercing with his lance, another attempting to carry off one of the women. A third Centaur is behind him bearing in his arms, a Lapithae woman who has fainted, while two others are in a supplicating posture, in the fore part of the picture. The secondary objects form a continuation of the sanguinary conflict between the Lapithae and the Centaurs; the old King Ixion, the father of Pirithous, is seen protecting the newly betrothed Hippodamia, whilst Pirithous himself is seen performing feats of valour, and dealing destruction on the monsters with whom he is surrounded (Romanelli)|Theseus defending the Women against the Centaurs In the fore-ground, a Centaur lies extended at the feet of Theseus, who is on the point of piercing with his lance, another attempting to carry off one of the women. A third Centaur is behind him bearing in his arms, a Lapithae woman who has fainted, while two others are in a supplicating posture, in the fore part of the picture. The secondary objects form a continuation of the sanguinary conflict between the Lapithae and the Centaurs; the old King Ixion, the father of Pirithous, is seen protecting the newly betrothed Hippodamia, whilst Pirithous himself is seen performing feats of valour, and dealing destruction on the monsters with whom he is surrounded]] réalisée par Romanelli, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 4.0 £. [19]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Fortune-Teller It represents a view in Rome, on the right of which, are a fine edifice and three marble pillars, part of which is hidden by a terrace, and below, on a bench, is seated a youth of about fourteen, to whom a gypsey is telling his fortune, whilst an old man who sits on the ground, is listening and looking at them. On the left of the figure are some fragments of broken columns, and on the second ground, two men, a woman and a child are reposing upon steps leading to a palace, opposite to which is an equestrian statue (Linglebach)|The Fortune-Teller It represents a view in Rome, on the right of which, are a fine edifice and three marble pillars, part of which is hidden by a terrace, and below, on a bench, is seated a youth of about fourteen, to whom a gypsey is telling his fortune, whilst an old man who sits on the ground, is listening and looking at them. On the left of the figure are some fragments of broken columns, and on the second ground, two men, a woman and a child are reposing upon steps leading to a palace, opposite to which is an equestrian statue]] réalisée par Linglebach, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 8.15 £. [21]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, View of a Mountainous Country in the centre of it, is a cross erected in memory of some unfortunate man murdered near the spot; there are some figures, and in a bye-road in the fore-part of the picture, a robber is attacking a passing traveller, whose dog runs on before him (Teniers)|A Landscape, View of a Mountainous Country in the centre of it, is a cross erected in memory of some unfortunate man murdered near the spot; there are some figures, and in a bye-road in the fore-part of the picture, a robber is attacking a passing traveller, whose dog runs on before him]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 13.2 £. [22]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Virgin teaching the infant Jesus to read The Virgin, dressed in a red robe, lined with blue, is seated near a pillar, in a retired part of a landscape ... The divine infant is on her right hand, leaning on her, while he is reading from a book on her lap; he appears to have left off for a moment, and raises his eyes towards his mother, to whom he is speaking (Carlo Manatti)|The Virgin teaching the infant Jesus to read The Virgin, dressed in a red robe, lined with blue, is seated near a pillar, in a retired part of a landscape ... The divine infant is on her right hand, leaning on her, while he is reading from a book on her lap; he appears to have left off for a moment, and raises his eyes towards his mother, to whom he is speaking]] réalisée par Carlo Manatti, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 5.15 £. [23]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Cattle and Figures The right of the picture, presents a group of cattle, cows, goats and sheep, near which a woman suckling her child, is sitting -- at her side is a young girl standing and holding under her arm, a large faggot of wood; on the same side, on the second ground, we see some very high mountains. The left offers to our view, some old trees, and other mountains crowned with wild shrubs, and at the foot, there is a road, upon which is seen a cart, and a woman mounted upon an ass, coming to water her cows and sheep, at a piece of water, which is on the fore-ground (Pynacker)|A Landscape with Cattle and Figures The right of the picture, presents a group of cattle, cows, goats and sheep, near which a woman suckling her child, is sitting -- at her side is a young girl standing and holding under her arm, a large faggot of wood; on the same side, on the second ground, we see some very high mountains. The left offers to our view, some old trees, and other mountains crowned with wild shrubs, and at the foot, there is a road, upon which is seen a cart, and a woman mounted upon an ass, coming to water her cows and sheep, at a piece of water, which is on the fore-ground]] réalisée par Pynacker, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 12.12 £. [24]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Figures Upon an eminence, to the left, we see a group of cows, some standing, others lying down, and a man on horseback, followed by a little boy. The right is occupied by a piece of water; and in the front of the picture, are scattered some roots and beautiful foliage. A small hill, covered with trees, is seen on the second ground; and at the distance, we distinguish ruins detached from one of the finest skies the master has ever painted; but unfortunately this picture, painted on pannel, is split, and though it is secured behind, with plates of iron, to prevent the pannel opening, the accident is still visible (Cuyp)|A Landscape with Figures Upon an eminence, to the left, we see a group of cows, some standing, others lying down, and a man on horseback, followed by a little boy. The right is occupied by a piece of water; and in the front of the picture, are scattered some roots and beautiful foliage. A small hill, covered with trees, is seen on the second ground; and at the distance, we distinguish ruins detached from one of the finest skies the master has ever painted; but unfortunately this picture, painted on pannel, is split, and though it is secured behind, with plates of iron, to prevent the pannel opening, the accident is still visible]] réalisée par Cuyp, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 11.0 £. [25]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Two young Princes in the Characters of Huntsmen The picture represents two young huntsmen, the natural sons (we are told) of Lewis the 14th, by Madame de Montespan, who were afterwards legitimated. They are in a landscape, and the eldest, who carries a lance, is resting himself near a tree, whilst the youngest, holding a bow in his right hand, is resting with the other on the shoulder of his brother. On the right of the picture, a white horse is seen held by a negro; and on the fore-ground are lying, a hare and a doe, which the young princes have just brought from the chase (Mignard)|Two young Princes in the Characters of Huntsmen The picture represents two young huntsmen, the natural sons (we are told) of Lewis the 14th, by Madame de Montespan, who were afterwards legitimated. They are in a landscape, and the eldest, who carries a lance, is resting himself near a tree, whilst the youngest, holding a bow in his right hand, is resting with the other on the shoulder of his brother. On the right of the picture, a white horse is seen held by a negro; and on the fore-ground are lying, a hare and a doe, which the young princes have just brought from the chase]] réalisée par Mignard, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 4.15 £. [26]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Figures The left of the picture, presents a rock, from whence issues a cascade of water, and in the centre, a herdsman with some goats and sheep. On the right, two other figures descending on the plain, with a loaded mule, and some goats; and in the distance, a chain of mountains detached from a vapourous and transparent sky (Poelenburg)|A Landscape with Figures The left of the picture, presents a rock, from whence issues a cascade of water, and in the centre, a herdsman with some goats and sheep. On the right, two other figures descending on the plain, with a loaded mule, and some goats; and in the distance, a chain of mountains detached from a vapourous and transparent sky]] réalisée par Poelenburg, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 6.10 £. [27]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Horses and Figures The picture ... represents a landscape, in which are seen a great number of people, going to join the army. The right offers an inn, at the door of which several officers, on horseback, have stopped with their domestics, to take some refreshment. On the left, is seen, a high road, upon which are some horsemen, foot soldiers and a chariot; we discover also a village, at a great distance (Vandermeulen)|A Landscape with Horses and Figures The picture ... represents a landscape, in which are seen a great number of people, going to join the army. The right offers an inn, at the door of which several officers, on horseback, have stopped with their domestics, to take some refreshment. On the left, is seen, a high road, upon which are some horsemen, foot soldiers and a chariot; we discover also a village, at a great distance]] réalisée par Vandermeulen, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 11.0 £. [28]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Our Saviour appearing to his Disciples in small size ... Christ covered with a red drapery, and bearing his cross, is on the right of the landscape; Mary Magdalen is opposite to him, her hands raised, and in the attitude of approaching him; whilst some of the disciples near her, struck with admiration and surprize, are adoring their divine master (Jordaens)|Our Saviour appearing to his Disciples in small size ... Christ covered with a red drapery, and bearing his cross, is on the right of the landscape; Mary Magdalen is opposite to him, her hands raised, and in the attitude of approaching him; whilst some of the disciples near her, struck with admiration and surprize, are adoring their divine master]] réalisée par Jordaens, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 7.0 £. [29]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Cattle and Figures The landscape before us, presents on the left, a rising ground crowned with several fine old trees, and a peasant who is guarding some cows grazing near him. A river runs at the foot of the hill, forming a cascade on the right, and flowing to the fore-ground: a man and a boy are on the bank, returning from angling. On the right, a man and woman advance over a tract of sand, which is backed by a range of trees, and varied herbs and shrubs (Swanefeldt)|A Landscape with Cattle and Figures The landscape before us, presents on the left, a rising ground crowned with several fine old trees, and a peasant who is guarding some cows grazing near him. A river runs at the foot of the hill, forming a cascade on the right, and flowing to the fore-ground: a man and a boy are on the bank, returning from angling. On the right, a man and woman advance over a tract of sand, which is backed by a range of trees, and varied herbs and shrubs]] réalisée par Swanefeldt, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 12.12 £. [30]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. John in the Desart, painted on Marble Poussin saw upon a piece of marble, a desart and St. John, half formed by nature, and finished with his pencil what she had sketched; covering with colour, but one part of the work, so that art and nature have an equal share in this ... little precious cabinet picture. The child is seated at the foot of a rock, crowning with flowers, his lamb which is lying down near him. On the right, is his cross, and round it this label, Ecce Agnus Dei: on the left, another rock and a view of the sky, against which are the branches of the wild arbustus (N. Poussin)|St. John in the Desart, painted on Marble Poussin saw upon a piece of marble, a desart and St. John, half formed by nature, and finished with his pencil what she had sketched; covering with colour, but one part of the work, so that art and nature have an equal share in this ... little precious cabinet picture. The child is seated at the foot of a rock, crowning with flowers, his lamb which is lying down near him. On the right, is his cross, and round it this label, Ecce Agnus Dei: on the left, another rock and a view of the sky, against which are the branches of the wild arbustus]] réalisée par N. Poussin, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 9.6 £. [32]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Descent from the Cross This is a composition of seven figures ... We see Joseph raising our Lord, with the sheet, whilst Nicodemus hastens to descend the ladder to assist in laying him in the Sepulchre. St. John and the three Marys, who are come to embalm him, assist at the mournful ceremony, and as it was late, a flambeau enlightens this scene of woe (Bassan)|A Descent from the Cross This is a composition of seven figures ... We see Joseph raising our Lord, with the sheet, whilst Nicodemus hastens to descend the ladder to assist in laying him in the Sepulchre. St. John and the three Marys, who are come to embalm him, assist at the mournful ceremony, and as it was late, a flambeau enlightens this scene of woe]] réalisée par Bassan, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 16.16 £. [33]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Cattle and Figures We are here presented with a mass of rocks, on some of which, a few plots of pasture ground are found, with scattered trees and verdure. Water gushes from the bosom of some rocks, on the right, forming a cascade, which is received into a romantic bason; at their base, some sheep and goats, are dispersed over the front of the picture; and on the left, a woman is milking a goat, while a girl carries away the milk of the others, in an earthen pan; a clump of trees is in the distance on the left, and in the centre, a peasant is sitting surrounded by his sheep and goats (Berchem)|A Landscape with Cattle and Figures We are here presented with a mass of rocks, on some of which, a few plots of pasture ground are found, with scattered trees and verdure. Water gushes from the bosom of some rocks, on the right, forming a cascade, which is received into a romantic bason; at their base, some sheep and goats, are dispersed over the front of the picture; and on the left, a woman is milking a goat, while a girl carries away the milk of the others, in an earthen pan; a clump of trees is in the distance on the left, and in the centre, a peasant is sitting surrounded by his sheep and goats]] réalisée par Berchem, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 14.3 £. [34]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Cattle and Figures small... On the right, a tree extends it's light and exquisitely delicate foliage, contrasted with a warm, animated sky. At it's foot some sheep are lying, and others grazing; in the centre, there are two beautiful cows, on an elevated spot of the finest verdure, and a luxuriant shrubbery; one of them, spotted black and white, is lying on the ground, the other is of a red colour, and both of them are masterly designed. The secondary objects are some small buildings, surrounded by young trees -- at the door of one of them, (a thatched cottage) an old man is giving charity to a poor woman, near whom a little boy is standing, and she is carrying an infant in her arms (Cuyp)|A Landscape with Cattle and Figures small... On the right, a tree extends it's light and exquisitely delicate foliage, contrasted with a warm, animated sky. At it's foot some sheep are lying, and others grazing; in the centre, there are two beautiful cows, on an elevated spot of the finest verdure, and a luxuriant shrubbery; one of them, spotted black and white, is lying on the ground, the other is of a red colour, and both of them are masterly designed. The secondary objects are some small buildings, surrounded by young trees -- at the door of one of them, (a thatched cottage) an old man is giving charity to a poor woman, near whom a little boy is standing, and she is carrying an infant in her arms]] réalisée par Cuyp, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 24.3 £. [37]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Inside of a Corps de Garde It is a composition of seven figures -- on the right, two men are seated at play, whilst the others stand round them, as spectators of the game; and amongst them, in the centre of the picture, is an officer: a drum is suspended on the wall, on the left, which is also occupied by a cask and several utensils (Le Duc)|Inside of a Corps de Garde It is a composition of seven figures -- on the right, two men are seated at play, whilst the others stand round them, as spectators of the game; and amongst them, in the centre of the picture, is an officer: a drum is suspended on the wall, on the left, which is also occupied by a cask and several utensils]] réalisée par Le Duc, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 6.15 £. [38]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape and Figures The centre of the picture, is occupied by a cottage which extends itself to the right, and is surrounded by a variety of trees; a woman is seen at a window, while a man is at the door, coming out. The left presents a steep hill, detached from a clear silvery sky, and which a man and a child are ascending; a cart drawn by two horses, and which is coming down the road, is also seen at the top; and the fore-ground of the picture, is enriched with trunks of trees, and a variety of leaves (Wouvermans)|A Landscape and Figures The centre of the picture, is occupied by a cottage which extends itself to the right, and is surrounded by a variety of trees; a woman is seen at a window, while a man is at the door, coming out. The left presents a steep hill, detached from a clear silvery sky, and which a man and a child are ascending; a cart drawn by two horses, and which is coming down the road, is also seen at the top; and the fore-ground of the picture, is enriched with trunks of trees, and a variety of leaves]] réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 17.6 £. [39]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Dutch Boors In the interior of a Dutch room, people are drinking and smoaking; and at the centre of the table, an old corpulent man seated in a straw chair, holds a pipe with one hand, and a jug of beer in the other, whilst by his side, a man half intoxicated, is laying his hand on his shoulder, and raising a glass to drink his health. Opposite to them a young boy, with his hant on, and white trowsers, is lying on the ground and looking at him. Behind them, to the right of the picture, three or four intoxicated Dutchmen are diverting themselves round a barrel, upon which one of them attempts to read a gazette: and upon the fore-ground, a child lying down, is making a cat eat out of a pot. This little cabinet piece will always be placed among the first pictures of the master (Brower)|Dutch Boors In the interior of a Dutch room, people are drinking and smoaking; and at the centre of the table, an old corpulent man seated in a straw chair, holds a pipe with one hand, and a jug of beer in the other, whilst by his side, a man half intoxicated, is laying his hand on his shoulder, and raising a glass to drink his health. Opposite to them a young boy, with his hant on, and white trowsers, is lying on the ground and looking at him. Behind them, to the right of the picture, three or four intoxicated Dutchmen are diverting themselves round a barrel, upon which one of them attempts to read a gazette: and upon the fore-ground, a child lying down, is making a cat eat out of a pot. This little cabinet piece will always be placed among the first pictures of the master]] réalisée par Brower, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 11.0 £. [41]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Two small Landscapes They are the smallest pictures of this master, we ever recollect to have seen ... One represents a cluster of trees on the right, and a man with his dog, on a rising ground, whilst another mounted on a white horse, rides in a highway, running through the centre of the picture; several trees ornament the left side, and distant mountains from the back-ground. The other is composed of several figures, in the fore-ground and centre, amongst which is a man on horseback who appears to have stopped out of curiosity. A finely executed tree rises on the right with a woman seated at it's foot. A monument is raised on the left, and several trees backed by mountains, form the retired parts of the picture (Ferg)|Two small Landscapes They are the smallest pictures of this master, we ever recollect to have seen ... One represents a cluster of trees on the right, and a man with his dog, on a rising ground, whilst another mounted on a white horse, rides in a highway, running through the centre of the picture; several trees ornament the left side, and distant mountains from the back-ground. The other is composed of several figures, in the fore-ground and centre, amongst which is a man on horseback who appears to have stopped out of curiosity. A finely executed tree rises on the right with a woman seated at it's foot. A monument is raised on the left, and several trees backed by mountains, form the retired parts of the picture]] réalisée par Ferg, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 4.0 £. [43]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Shepherd and Flock In the centre of a landscape, lighted by the rising sun, we see a cluster of trees, at the foot of which a flock of sheep are feeding, guarded by a shepherd, who is sitting on the left of the picture, caressing his dog; and the right is occupied by a sheet of water, in which the first rays of the rising sun, are beautifully reflected (Sir Fran. Bourgeois)|A Shepherd and Flock In the centre of a landscape, lighted by the rising sun, we see a cluster of trees, at the foot of which a flock of sheep are feeding, guarded by a shepherd, who is sitting on the left of the picture, caressing his dog; and the right is occupied by a sheet of water, in which the first rays of the rising sun, are beautifully reflected]] réalisée par Sir Fran. Bourgeois, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Davis au prix de 63.0 £. [44]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Pigs This is a view from nature, which presents to the right, a terrace, upon which a sow is lying down suckling her young ones; near them, another pig is standing, and on the other side of the terrace, are some trees. In the centre, two little pigs, strayed from their mother, are running towards her, to suck with the rest. There is also in the centre, a palisade, through which the eye pierces into an extensive country. To the left, a peasant coming from work, is resting himself and drinking out of a keg, as country people usually carry out with them, when at work. His little boy is at his side, and pulls him by the arm, as if to hinder him from drinking all it contains; we see also near him a shovel, pick-axe and basket (Sir Fran. Bourgeois)|A Landscape with Pigs This is a view from nature, which presents to the right, a terrace, upon which a sow is lying down suckling her young ones; near them, another pig is standing, and on the other side of the terrace, are some trees. In the centre, two little pigs, strayed from their mother, are running towards her, to suck with the rest. There is also in the centre, a palisade, through which the eye pierces into an extensive country. To the left, a peasant coming from work, is resting himself and drinking out of a keg, as country people usually carry out with them, when at work. His little boy is at his side, and pulls him by the arm, as if to hinder him from drinking all it contains; we see also near him a shovel, pick-axe and basket]] réalisée par Sir Fran. Bourgeois, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par [[Capt Haddard [?] Trinity House]] au prix de 21.0 £. [45]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Finding of Moses This superb performance was sold us, as being the work of Cortona, whose pupil this master was ... He has given us, in this, a composition of eighteen figures ... Pharaoh's daughter, accompanied by an old governante, and the principal officers of her household, and attended by her women, guards, and slaves, appears on the border of the Nile, from whence has just been drawn Moses, whose mother is suckling him, on her knees before the princess, whilst her sister, who is likewise kneeling, is holding the basket from which they have taken him; a girl is pressing forward from behind her, to see the infant. The princess is dressed in white, with a blue drapery, her hair turned up under a net-work, fastened by a clasp of gold, enriched with strings of pearls, which falls over her forehead; a light violet coloured gauze, running under her chin, attaches on the crown which she wears. Around her are her women, one supporting her train, and another carrying a favourite spaniel; on her right is her principal officer, attended by a slave, who is holding a brace of greyhounds, and by two boys who are carrying long fans made with white feathers, in the Egyptian manner. The guards are on the left, at a short distance from the princess, one of whom is holding a beautiful white horse, by the bridle, and on the opposite side of the Nile, are several other figures, columns, monuments, and different buildings scattered over the landscape (Ciro Ferri)|The Finding of Moses This superb performance was sold us, as being the work of Cortona, whose pupil this master was ... He has given us, in this, a composition of eighteen figures ... Pharaoh's daughter, accompanied by an old governante, and the principal officers of her household, and attended by her women, guards, and slaves, appears on the border of the Nile, from whence has just been drawn Moses, whose mother is suckling him, on her knees before the princess, whilst her sister, who is likewise kneeling, is holding the basket from which they have taken him; a girl is pressing forward from behind her, to see the infant. The princess is dressed in white, with a blue drapery, her hair turned up under a net-work, fastened by a clasp of gold, enriched with strings of pearls, which falls over her forehead; a light violet coloured gauze, running under her chin, attaches on the crown which she wears. Around her are her women, one supporting her train, and another carrying a favourite spaniel; on her right is her principal officer, attended by a slave, who is holding a brace of greyhounds, and by two boys who are carrying long fans made with white feathers, in the Egyptian manner. The guards are on the left, at a short distance from the princess, one of whom is holding a beautiful white horse, by the bridle, and on the opposite side of the Nile, are several other figures, columns, monuments, and different buildings scattered over the landscape]] réalisée par Ciro Ferri, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 14.14 £. [46]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Figures The composition presents twenty-five figures, large and small; two trees on a little hill, are seen in the centre of the picture; and on the right, some gentlemen on horseback, going a hawking, one of whom holds the bird on his wrist; several dogs are around him, and upon the road, a beggar is lying down, and holding out his hat to them, for charity. Opposite to him, a huntsman is advancing with his dog; and on the second ground, a man carrying on his back, a package of merchandize, is going off on one side, with other figures; and on the other, two reapers are at work in a field. On the left, is a piece of water, where we see a man watering a white horse: a little boy half naked, is washing his feet there, whilst two fishermen are drawing their nets; upon the second ground, are a shepherd with his flock, a house, and several figures. On the third, we distinguish a village, a river and another hill: and at a great distance some mountains, just perceptible to the eye, unite with a most clear and luminous sky, which indicates the middle of the day (Wouvermans)|A Landscape with Figures The composition presents twenty-five figures, large and small; two trees on a little hill, are seen in the centre of the picture; and on the right, some gentlemen on horseback, going a hawking, one of whom holds the bird on his wrist; several dogs are around him, and upon the road, a beggar is lying down, and holding out his hat to them, for charity. Opposite to him, a huntsman is advancing with his dog; and on the second ground, a man carrying on his back, a package of merchandize, is going off on one side, with other figures; and on the other, two reapers are at work in a field. On the left, is a piece of water, where we see a man watering a white horse: a little boy half naked, is washing his feet there, whilst two fishermen are drawing their nets; upon the second ground, are a shepherd with his flock, a house, and several figures. On the third, we distinguish a village, a river and another hill: and at a great distance some mountains, just perceptible to the eye, unite with a most clear and luminous sky, which indicates the middle of the day]] réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 42.0 £. [47]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape and Figures In front of the picture, and towards the right, a young shepherd has seated himself, and plays on the pipe, his dog lying behind him, whilst three girls, who are opposite, seem to listen with equal pleasure and attention; one of them is seated, and leaning on the ground, and the others are standing; the youngest rests himself on the shoulder of her companion, with her eyes fixed on the shepherd, in a king of extacy; three goats lying down, occupy the centre of the picture. In the second ground is a hill crowned with trees, and ornamented with buildings beautifully scattered, and producing the most enchanting effect. At the foot of the hill is a cascade, and a sheet of water, in which a country man is angling; a woman is standing near him on one side, and on the other a milk woman passes with her cow (Zuccurelli)|A Landscape and Figures In front of the picture, and towards the right, a young shepherd has seated himself, and plays on the pipe, his dog lying behind him, whilst three girls, who are opposite, seem to listen with equal pleasure and attention; one of them is seated, and leaning on the ground, and the others are standing; the youngest rests himself on the shoulder of her companion, with her eyes fixed on the shepherd, in a king of extacy; three goats lying down, occupy the centre of the picture. In the second ground is a hill crowned with trees, and ornamented with buildings beautifully scattered, and producing the most enchanting effect. At the foot of the hill is a cascade, and a sheet of water, in which a country man is angling; a woman is standing near him on one side, and on the other a milk woman passes with her cow]] réalisée par Zuccurelli, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 44.2 £. [49]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape and Figures It is a view taken after nature, at sun rise, which presents us a lovely landscape filled with trees of the finest forms, and the lightest foliage, and in that time of the year, when they are (approaching autumn) enriched with different colours. To the right of the picture, is found a fine piece of water, and a low hedge, which leaves an opening for a view of the country. In the centre, we see the early rays of the sun peeping through the trees, which produces the most piquant effect; and upon the fore-ground, a young man, whose stick and bundle lie by him, is resting himself, while another and a woman with their dog, are seen at some distance. This picture, which is exempt from the black tone of colouring, so often reproached to the works of Ruysdael, is enriched with briars, plants, and a silvery ground, on which is the trunk of a tree, blown down by the wind (Ruysdael)|A Landscape and Figures It is a view taken after nature, at sun rise, which presents us a lovely landscape filled with trees of the finest forms, and the lightest foliage, and in that time of the year, when they are (approaching autumn) enriched with different colours. To the right of the picture, is found a fine piece of water, and a low hedge, which leaves an opening for a view of the country. In the centre, we see the early rays of the sun peeping through the trees, which produces the most piquant effect; and upon the fore-ground, a young man, whose stick and bundle lie by him, is resting himself, while another and a woman with their dog, are seen at some distance. This picture, which is exempt from the black tone of colouring, so often reproached to the works of Ruysdael, is enriched with briars, plants, and a silvery ground, on which is the trunk of a tree, blown down by the wind]] réalisée par Ruysdael, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 9.9 £. [51]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[One of the Seven Acts of Mercy The Burying of the Dead ... The scene is a place dedicated to the burial of the dead, in which the victims of a contagious malady, are brought, and lie scattered among ruins, in the fore-part of the picture. On the right, is a tomb grated with iron bars, and on it a sepulchral lamp is burning; at it's base is a pyramid, and on this side of it, is a mutilated statue; near a pedestal on the same side, some men are carrying a dead body, wrapped in a winding sheet, while two other men are advancing, to perform the same duty to other bodies which are extended near them. In the centre, a multitude of people of both sexes, are lamenting the loss of their relatives and friends; but we easily perceive that they approach with dread, being themselves menaced with the greatest danger; -- in the foreground of the centre, a child lies on the body of it's departed mother, endeavouring to feed itself at her breast ... On the left of the picture, are several figures, tombs, columns, statues, and a lamp which burns with three lights; the back-ground is composed of several trees, and a sky awfully obscure; the work comprizes about fifty figures (Bourdon)|One of the Seven Acts of Mercy The Burying of the Dead ... The scene is a place dedicated to the burial of the dead, in which the victims of a contagious malady, are brought, and lie scattered among ruins, in the fore-part of the picture. On the right, is a tomb grated with iron bars, and on it a sepulchral lamp is burning; at it's base is a pyramid, and on this side of it, is a mutilated statue; near a pedestal on the same side, some men are carrying a dead body, wrapped in a winding sheet, while two other men are advancing, to perform the same duty to other bodies which are extended near them. In the centre, a multitude of people of both sexes, are lamenting the loss of their relatives and friends; but we easily perceive that they approach with dread, being themselves menaced with the greatest danger; -- in the foreground of the centre, a child lies on the body of it's departed mother, endeavouring to feed itself at her breast ... On the left of the picture, are several figures, tombs, columns, statues, and a lamp which burns with three lights; the back-ground is composed of several trees, and a sky awfully obscure; the work comprizes about fifty figures]] réalisée par Bourdon, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 7.7 £. [52]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape and Figures The sandy fore-ground of this picture, is divided by a limpid, silvery stream that runs across. The right presents a bank covered with trees, and on the left, a peasant is advancing, bending under the weight of a sack which he carries, supported by his stick, whilst his dog frisking before him, seems to turn, to reproach his master for the slowness of his pace. The next prominent objects are a shepherd collecting his scattered flock; and at a short distance from him, two men who seem to meet by accident, are in conversation together. The second ground, towards the right, represents a village, the residence of the inhabitants of the Canton, and the high road conducting to it; and far retired, another village is distinguishable (Teniers)|A Landscape and Figures The sandy fore-ground of this picture, is divided by a limpid, silvery stream that runs across. The right presents a bank covered with trees, and on the left, a peasant is advancing, bending under the weight of a sack which he carries, supported by his stick, whilst his dog frisking before him, seems to turn, to reproach his master for the slowness of his pace. The next prominent objects are a shepherd collecting his scattered flock; and at a short distance from him, two men who seem to meet by accident, are in conversation together. The second ground, towards the right, represents a village, the residence of the inhabitants of the Canton, and the high road conducting to it; and far retired, another village is distinguishable]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 12.1 £. [53]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Strolling Musicians We see strolling figures, of half length, large as life; and on the right of the picture, a woman in a red robe, tied with a girdle, one of her arms extended, playing on the tambourine; on the left is a youth of fourteen or fifteen years of age, who attracts also our attention, in playing upon the bagpipes, and we see between them, an officer who has stopt to hear them, resting his hand upon the hilt of his sword, and who seems to take pleasure in hearing their music (Giorgione)|Strolling Musicians We see strolling figures, of half length, large as life; and on the right of the picture, a woman in a red robe, tied with a girdle, one of her arms extended, playing on the tambourine; on the left is a youth of fourteen or fifteen years of age, who attracts also our attention, in playing upon the bagpipes, and we see between them, an officer who has stopt to hear them, resting his hand upon the hilt of his sword, and who seems to take pleasure in hearing their music]] réalisée par Giorgione, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 7.7 £. [54]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape and Figures The right of the picture, offers to our view a terrace, upon which is a group of trees, and below, the trunk of a tree thrown down, some thistles, briars, and other leafage; in the centre, are seated a man and a woman, with their child, and a dog near them; on the left we see a piece of water which serpentines and loses itself in the country. The second ground presents on one side, a little hill, where a man, who carries a basket on his back, is reposing himself; a huntsman going off with his dogs; and upon the summit, another huntsman on horseback, with several other figures: -- to the left also of the second ground, we find on the brink of the river, two men fishing with their lines, under the shade of a group of trees; and fields in the distance. The figures are by Van Tulden (Wynants)|A Landscape and Figures The right of the picture, offers to our view a terrace, upon which is a group of trees, and below, the trunk of a tree thrown down, some thistles, briars, and other leafage; in the centre, are seated a man and a woman, with their child, and a dog near them; on the left we see a piece of water which serpentines and loses itself in the country. The second ground presents on one side, a little hill, where a man, who carries a basket on his back, is reposing himself; a huntsman going off with his dogs; and upon the summit, another huntsman on horseback, with several other figures: -- to the left also of the second ground, we find on the brink of the river, two men fishing with their lines, under the shade of a group of trees; and fields in the distance. The figures are by Van Tulden]] réalisée par Wynants, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 24.3 £. [55]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape and Figures in one of those fine summer days ... The right of the picture, is occupied by three cows, two of which are lying down, whilst the other is standing under a tree, to shelter herself from the rain which begins to fall: a fourth cow, spotted yellow and white, on this side, towards the middle of the picture, is also standing near her calf which is lying down. The obscurity of the sky and agitation of the trees, upon which the wind blows with fury, announces the violence of the storm. Upon the right of the picture, a young girl is thrown down by the wind, with a basket of eggs she was carrying, and they are scattered on the grass, whilst a man, whose hat is carried away by the wind, assists to raise her. On the second ground, a lady mounted upon a white horse, accompanied by a gentleman, is riding with great speed, followed by a servant and a dog out of breath. On the third ground, we distinguish an edifice and some trees, but the rain and obscurity permit not the eye to penetrate into the distance (Loutherbourg)|A Landscape and Figures in one of those fine summer days ... The right of the picture, is occupied by three cows, two of which are lying down, whilst the other is standing under a tree, to shelter herself from the rain which begins to fall: a fourth cow, spotted yellow and white, on this side, towards the middle of the picture, is also standing near her calf which is lying down. The obscurity of the sky and agitation of the trees, upon which the wind blows with fury, announces the violence of the storm. Upon the right of the picture, a young girl is thrown down by the wind, with a basket of eggs she was carrying, and they are scattered on the grass, whilst a man, whose hat is carried away by the wind, assists to raise her. On the second ground, a lady mounted upon a white horse, accompanied by a gentleman, is riding with great speed, followed by a servant and a dog out of breath. On the third ground, we distinguish an edifice and some trees, but the rain and obscurity permit not the eye to penetrate into the distance]] réalisée par Loutherbourg, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 29.8 £. [56]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A View of Monuments This represents a gradual rising ground, intersected by avenues, whose windings lead at length, to some beautiful temples, and a monument, which are in a masterly manner, detached from an enchanting sky. The right and left are occupied by trees of a beautiful verdure, and distant mountains form the back-ground. A superb tomb, ornamented with two marble figures, is in the lower part of the picture; near which a man appears hastily advancing; while another, at a little distance, is reposing on the road-side (N. Poussin)|A View of Monuments This represents a gradual rising ground, intersected by avenues, whose windings lead at length, to some beautiful temples, and a monument, which are in a masterly manner, detached from an enchanting sky. The right and left are occupied by trees of a beautiful verdure, and distant mountains form the back-ground. A superb tomb, ornamented with two marble figures, is in the lower part of the picture; near which a man appears hastily advancing; while another, at a little distance, is reposing on the road-side]] réalisée par N. Poussin, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 12.12 £. [57]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape and Figures A young girl, with a red corset and yellow drapery, is mounted upon a white horse, on the fore-ground, towards the right of the picture, with a young man who leads her horse by the bridle. On the second ground and same side, some sheep are feeding on a little hill; and on the third, are trees, round which we distinguish some figures. The right offers us rocks covered here and there, with shrubs, and at the foot of a rock, a woman lies down, and is speaking to a man near her -- on the second ground, another woman, who carries a parcel on her head, and holds a child by the hand, is coming down to the high road, preceded by her dog, and at a little distance, behind her, some other figures are lying down; on the third ground, are some fine edifices, with a row of trees, and in the distance, a chain of mountains (Karel du Jardin)|A Landscape and Figures A young girl, with a red corset and yellow drapery, is mounted upon a white horse, on the fore-ground, towards the right of the picture, with a young man who leads her horse by the bridle. On the second ground and same side, some sheep are feeding on a little hill; and on the third, are trees, round which we distinguish some figures. The right offers us rocks covered here and there, with shrubs, and at the foot of a rock, a woman lies down, and is speaking to a man near her -- on the second ground, another woman, who carries a parcel on her head, and holds a child by the hand, is coming down to the high road, preceded by her dog, and at a little distance, behind her, some other figures are lying down; on the third ground, are some fine edifices, with a row of trees, and in the distance, a chain of mountains]] réalisée par Karel du Jardin, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 12.1 £. [58]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Coriolanus in the Camp of the Volscians It is composed of sixteen figures: on the left is the tent of Coriolanus, in which the young hero appears surrounded by his new friends the Volscians. He is reclining with his left arm, on the shoulder of his lately acquired ally, Tullus, and a negro boy is near, holding his helmet. His mother, wife, and son, followed by the Roman matrons, approach him from the right of the picture, and are supplicating on their knees, and attended by a standard-bearer, mounted on a beautiful white charger; -- the firm ally of the Volscians appears however inflexible (Tiepolo)|Coriolanus in the Camp of the Volscians It is composed of sixteen figures: on the left is the tent of Coriolanus, in which the young hero appears surrounded by his new friends the Volscians. He is reclining with his left arm, on the shoulder of his lately acquired ally, Tullus, and a negro boy is near, holding his helmet. His mother, wife, and son, followed by the Roman matrons, approach him from the right of the picture, and are supplicating on their knees, and attended by a standard-bearer, mounted on a beautiful white charger; -- the firm ally of the Volscians appears however inflexible]] réalisée par Tiepolo, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 7.10 £. [59]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Marriage In a fine landscape, executed quite in the manner of the Venetian artists, Watteaux offers here a composition of fifty-six figures, in varied attitudes, and all painted with astonishing spirit. Towards the centre of the picture, a large piece of red drapery, upon which hangs a crown of flowers, is suspended between two trees, behind the young bride who is seated at a round table, with her lover by her side. The notary is also occupied in drawing up the contract, and on the right, as well as on the left, their friends are diverting themselves, some sitting on the grass, and others dancing to the sound of a viol and bagpipe. Watteaux has painted himself in a corner of the picture, with his children and his friend Rysbrack (Watteaux)|The Marriage In a fine landscape, executed quite in the manner of the Venetian artists, Watteaux offers here a composition of fifty-six figures, in varied attitudes, and all painted with astonishing spirit. Towards the centre of the picture, a large piece of red drapery, upon which hangs a crown of flowers, is suspended between two trees, behind the young bride who is seated at a round table, with her lover by her side. The notary is also occupied in drawing up the contract, and on the right, as well as on the left, their friends are diverting themselves, some sitting on the grass, and others dancing to the sound of a viol and bagpipe. Watteaux has painted himself in a corner of the picture, with his children and his friend Rysbrack]] réalisée par Watteaux, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 30.9 £. [61]
  • 1802.03.16/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Dice Players In a retired spot, on the fore-ground, a stone covered with a piece of drapery, serves two men, seated opposite to each other, as a dice board. Between them, towards the right, a soldier in a helmet and armour, is stooping to observe the game, in which he appears to have some interest; an officer, likewise covered with a helmet and breast-plate, is another spectator of the play, but it is easily observable that he has no interest whatever in it ... One of the players, who has already thrown his dice, is leaning forward over the stone, on which he fixes an ardent impatient look, while his adversary, half seated and half risen, is on the point of making his throw, which he is restrained from doing, by successive hopes and fears that are visibly traced in his countenance (Salvator Rosa)|A Landscape with Dice Players In a retired spot, on the fore-ground, a stone covered with a piece of drapery, serves two men, seated opposite to each other, as a dice board. Between them, towards the right, a soldier in a helmet and armour, is stooping to observe the game, in which he appears to have some interest; an officer, likewise covered with a helmet and breast-plate, is another spectator of the play, but it is easily observable that he has no interest whatever in it ... One of the players, who has already thrown his dice, is leaning forward over the stone, on which he fixes an ardent impatient look, while his adversary, half seated and half risen, is on the point of making his throw, which he is restrained from doing, by successive hopes and fears that are visibly traced in his countenance]] réalisée par Salvator Rosa, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 210.0 £. [62]
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