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  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Judgment of Paris Descamps ... informs us, that it was painted for the Duke of Orléans, while that Prince was regent of France, and even mentions the price he paid for it, about eighty-five years ago ... The composition presents six figures -- Paris, who is partly covered with a blue drapery, is seated to the right of the picture, on the fore-ground, his crook and stick lying by him. Mercury, who comes to bring him the golden apple, with the three Graces, is standing behind him, whilst Juno, whose head is bound with a circle of gold, and her shoulders covered with a lilac drapery, takes the lead as the first goddess, and is standing near Paris. Minerva is on the left, with a helmet on her head, her arms bound with gold bracelets, and is partly covered with a drapery also of lilac colour. Venus is between them, having no other ornaments than her long fair hair; a little Cupid, at whose side hangs a quiver, is near his mother, wearing her blue drapery, and at her feet, are her two doves caressing ... Venus ... holds out her hand to Paris, to receive the apple (Vanderwerff)|The Judgment of Paris Descamps ... informs us, that it was painted for the Duke of Orléans, while that Prince was regent of France, and even mentions the price he paid for it, about eighty-five years ago ... The composition presents six figures -- Paris, who is partly covered with a blue drapery, is seated to the right of the picture, on the fore-ground, his crook and stick lying by him. Mercury, who comes to bring him the golden apple, with the three Graces, is standing behind him, whilst Juno, whose head is bound with a circle of gold, and her shoulders covered with a lilac drapery, takes the lead as the first goddess, and is standing near Paris. Minerva is on the left, with a helmet on her head, her arms bound with gold bracelets, and is partly covered with a drapery also of lilac colour. Venus is between them, having no other ornaments than her long fair hair; a little Cupid, at whose side hangs a quiver, is near his mother, wearing her blue drapery, and at her feet, are her two doves caressing ... Venus ... holds out her hand to Paris, to receive the apple]] réalisée par Vanderwerff, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Chippendale au prix de 404.5 £. [2]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape and Figures the scite is so varied, and seductive objects so prevalent, that we find it impossible to detail them; we shall therefore content ourselves with observing that the ground, the water, the trees, and the sky, are of the finest execution, and the utmost high finish -- a number of cows, horses, and figures, by Lingleback, add to the merit of the picture (Wynants)|A Landscape and Figures the scite is so varied, and seductive objects so prevalent, that we find it impossible to detail them; we shall therefore content ourselves with observing that the ground, the water, the trees, and the sky, are of the finest execution, and the utmost high finish -- a number of cows, horses, and figures, by Lingleback, add to the merit of the picture]] réalisée par Wynants, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 16.5 £. [3]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Barbara led to the fatal Tower St. Barbara is in the centre of the picture, ascending the leads of the fatal tower in which she is to be sacrificed. She is dressed in blue and purple, and her light drapery and beautiful flaxen hair float in the wind. Her right arm is extended, and she holds in her left hand the palm of martyrdom, which in turning, she appears to shew in triumph to her executioner who is immediately following her. He is dressed in red and green, a turban on his head, armed with a drawn sword in one hand, and his other uplifted with violence and visible impatience to seize his victim (Rubens)|St. Barbara led to the fatal Tower St. Barbara is in the centre of the picture, ascending the leads of the fatal tower in which she is to be sacrificed. She is dressed in blue and purple, and her light drapery and beautiful flaxen hair float in the wind. Her right arm is extended, and she holds in her left hand the palm of martyrdom, which in turning, she appears to shew in triumph to her executioner who is immediately following her. He is dressed in red and green, a turban on his head, armed with a drawn sword in one hand, and his other uplifted with violence and visible impatience to seize his victim]] réalisée par Rubens, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 6.12 £. [4]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A March of Cavalry The composition presents fifteen figures and fourteen horses. In the centre of the picture, is seen an officer mounted on a white charger, and by his side, another who has alighted to open his portmanteau. On the foreground, two cavaliers are extended on the grass, whilst to the right, another upon his horse, holds their's by the bridles. On the second ground, the horses are already in motion, and announcing the filing off of the corps; and we see on the third, that the march is already commenced (Cassanova)|A March of Cavalry The composition presents fifteen figures and fourteen horses. In the centre of the picture, is seen an officer mounted on a white charger, and by his side, another who has alighted to open his portmanteau. On the foreground, two cavaliers are extended on the grass, whilst to the right, another upon his horse, holds their's by the bridles. On the second ground, the horses are already in motion, and announcing the filing off of the corps; and we see on the third, that the march is already commenced]] réalisée par Cassanova, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 21.0 £. [5]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cupids trying their Bows The picture represents a landscape, with two cupids who are bending and trying their bows, to be certain of their execution. The eldest is standing, and bends his bow with his hands; but the youngest has one knee on the ground, and bends his bow on the other. (Guercino)|Cupids trying their Bows The picture represents a landscape, with two cupids who are bending and trying their bows, to be certain of their execution. The eldest is standing, and bends his bow with his hands; but the youngest has one knee on the ground, and bends his bow on the other.]] réalisée par Guercino, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 3.3 £. [6]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, Cattle and Figures upright ... The fore-ground of this, represents a sheet of water, in which two cows, a goat, and sheep are watering; a country woman bare-legged, dressed in a blue corset and petticoat, is stepping into it, to fill a pitcher, which she holds, with water, while a countryman, who is mounted on a white horse, is speaking to her. More retired on the right, we observe ruins partly surrounded, and partly concealed by shrubberies; and towards the centre, at the declivity of a hill, beautifully clothed with trees, two pilgrims are seated, one of whom is extending his hat to, and receiving charity from as country-woman who is passing, mounted on an ass. The back-ground is ornamented with trees on one side, and a hill on the other, covered with a luxuriant verdure, affording ample food to a flock of sheep which are grazing on it; -- the retired mountains break in perfect harmony, from a beautiful expanse of sky (Adrian Vandervelde)|A Landscape, Cattle and Figures upright ... The fore-ground of this, represents a sheet of water, in which two cows, a goat, and sheep are watering; a country woman bare-legged, dressed in a blue corset and petticoat, is stepping into it, to fill a pitcher, which she holds, with water, while a countryman, who is mounted on a white horse, is speaking to her. More retired on the right, we observe ruins partly surrounded, and partly concealed by shrubberies; and towards the centre, at the declivity of a hill, beautifully clothed with trees, two pilgrims are seated, one of whom is extending his hat to, and receiving charity from as country-woman who is passing, mounted on an ass. The back-ground is ornamented with trees on one side, and a hill on the other, covered with a luxuriant verdure, affording ample food to a flock of sheep which are grazing on it; -- the retired mountains break in perfect harmony, from a beautiful expanse of sky]] réalisée par Adrian Vandervelde, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 35.14 £. [7]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Marriage of St. Catharine The Virgin Mary dressed in red and a blue drapery, is immediately in front of the picture, whilst the infant Jesus stands on her knees, supporting himself by his left hand, and holding her veil with his right; he stoops towards St. Catherine who is prostrating herself before him, in the act of adoration. As a King's daughter she wears a crown of gold, ornamented with precious stones; her drapery is alternately shaded with green and purple, and she wears the nuptial robe, which descends to her feet, and which is of the purest white ... and over it flows her flaxen hair ... The young virgin holds the martyr's palm in her right hand, her left being extended towards the infant ... A landscape enriched with a brilliant sky, adds to the beauties of this picture, in the centre of which a nuptial crown of thornless roses, is suspended over the head of the self-dedicated virgin (P. Veronese)|The Marriage of St. Catharine The Virgin Mary dressed in red and a blue drapery, is immediately in front of the picture, whilst the infant Jesus stands on her knees, supporting himself by his left hand, and holding her veil with his right; he stoops towards St. Catherine who is prostrating herself before him, in the act of adoration. As a King's daughter she wears a crown of gold, ornamented with precious stones; her drapery is alternately shaded with green and purple, and she wears the nuptial robe, which descends to her feet, and which is of the purest white ... and over it flows her flaxen hair ... The young virgin holds the martyr's palm in her right hand, her left being extended towards the infant ... A landscape enriched with a brilliant sky, adds to the beauties of this picture, in the centre of which a nuptial crown of thornless roses, is suspended over the head of the self-dedicated virgin]] réalisée par P. Veronese, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Pybus au prix de 15.4 £. [8]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A small Landscape and Figures by Adrian vandervelde ... The left and centre ... represents a sandy rising ground, scantily covered with grass, and on it are two old trees, whose roots by the sand having given way, are partly exposed. Further back, we see the fences of a meadow, with a range of trees breaking from a light vapourous sky. Towards the bottom, on the right, a sportsman is resting himself upon his gun, and conversing with a woman, who has a basket on her arm; whilst more in the fore-ground, a man loaded with a sack, advances towards the rising ground: on the same side but more retired, are other trees, through an opening of which a beautiful back-ground is seen, losing itself in the horizon. The fore-ground, like most of the pictures of Wynants, is enriched with the trunk of a tree lying on the ground, with several shrubs and bushes (Wynants)|A small Landscape and Figures by Adrian vandervelde ... The left and centre ... represents a sandy rising ground, scantily covered with grass, and on it are two old trees, whose roots by the sand having given way, are partly exposed. Further back, we see the fences of a meadow, with a range of trees breaking from a light vapourous sky. Towards the bottom, on the right, a sportsman is resting himself upon his gun, and conversing with a woman, who has a basket on her arm; whilst more in the fore-ground, a man loaded with a sack, advances towards the rising ground: on the same side but more retired, are other trees, through an opening of which a beautiful back-ground is seen, losing itself in the horizon. The fore-ground, like most of the pictures of Wynants, is enriched with the trunk of a tree lying on the ground, with several shrubs and bushes]] réalisée par Wynants, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Lord Gower au prix de 19.19 £. [9]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape and Figures A sheet of water, edged with shrubs and bushes, occupies the fore-ground, whose limpid bosom reflects a warm sky ... a willow and other trees beautify the left bank; and on the right, two oaks partly unrooted from the earth, having given way, are reclining under their own weight (Ruysdael)|A Landscape and Figures A sheet of water, edged with shrubs and bushes, occupies the fore-ground, whose limpid bosom reflects a warm sky ... a willow and other trees beautify the left bank; and on the right, two oaks partly unrooted from the earth, having given way, are reclining under their own weight]] réalisée par Ruysdael, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 7.17 £. [11]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Sportsman with his Horse and Dogs small ... This picture represents a flat country of a rich verdure, with some little hills at a distance, and an horizon which descends very low. One sees a huntsman just alighted from his horse, and near him, some dogs lying down, whilst he is putting a brace of hares into a bag. The sky appears rainy, but the light strikes most happily on some parts (Karel du Jardin)|A Sportsman with his Horse and Dogs small ... This picture represents a flat country of a rich verdure, with some little hills at a distance, and an horizon which descends very low. One sees a huntsman just alighted from his horse, and near him, some dogs lying down, whilst he is putting a brace of hares into a bag. The sky appears rainy, but the light strikes most happily on some parts]] réalisée par Karel du Jardin, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 16.5 £. [12]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[His own Portrait When this artist ... came to London ... a house was given him near Gravesend ... It was from thence that this picture came, after having remained incorporated there in the partition, over the chimney of the saloon, till the house, after repeated repairs, was some years since, demolished ... Mr. Woolmer, to whom we are indebted for this anecdote, then became the possessor of it, and we purchased the same from him ... it is ... in the attitude of an artist studying from the looking glass (Vandyck)|His own Portrait When this artist ... came to London ... a house was given him near Gravesend ... It was from thence that this picture came, after having remained incorporated there in the partition, over the chimney of the saloon, till the house, after repeated repairs, was some years since, demolished ... Mr. Woolmer, to whom we are indebted for this anecdote, then became the possessor of it, and we purchased the same from him ... it is ... in the attitude of an artist studying from the looking glass]] réalisée par Vandyck, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 10.10 £. [14]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Resurrection a Sketch for an Altar-Piece at Madrid ... Heaven is just opened, and in the midst of night, it's light is for a few moments, dissipating darkness; and our Saviour, with the standard of faith in his hand, ascends triumphantly, amidst the cherubs and angels. The tomb is in the centre of the picture, and though most painters, who have treated this subject, have represented it open, Velasquez has left it closed (Velasquez)|The Resurrection a Sketch for an Altar-Piece at Madrid ... Heaven is just opened, and in the midst of night, it's light is for a few moments, dissipating darkness; and our Saviour, with the standard of faith in his hand, ascends triumphantly, amidst the cherubs and angels. The tomb is in the centre of the picture, and though most painters, who have treated this subject, have represented it open, Velasquez has left it closed]] réalisée par Velasquez, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 21.0 £. [15]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with the View of a Canal and Figures by Adrian Vanderveldt It represents a canal bordered by trees, and ornamented by buildings, executed with a magic pencil, and which reflected in it's clear transparent waves, and united to a beautiful sky, produces the most enchanting effect. It is besides, embellished with about twenty figures by Andrian Vandervelde (Vanderheyden)|A Landscape with the View of a Canal and Figures by Adrian Vanderveldt It represents a canal bordered by trees, and ornamented by buildings, executed with a magic pencil, and which reflected in it's clear transparent waves, and united to a beautiful sky, produces the most enchanting effect. It is besides, embellished with about twenty figures by Andrian Vandervelde]] réalisée par Vanderheyden, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 37.16 £. [16]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Holy Family The Infant Jesus clothed in a grey drapery, is walking between St. Joseph and the Holy Virgin, who is covered with a scarlet garment and blue drapery, with sandals on her feet, and a veil on her head, holding one of the hands of the infant, whilst St. Joseph holds him by the other, and carries an axe on his shoulder, as returning from his work (Murillo)|A Holy Family The Infant Jesus clothed in a grey drapery, is walking between St. Joseph and the Holy Virgin, who is covered with a scarlet garment and blue drapery, with sandals on her feet, and a veil on her head, holding one of the hands of the infant, whilst St. Joseph holds him by the other, and carries an axe on his shoulder, as returning from his work]] réalisée par Murillo, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 24.3 £. [17]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Cattle and Figures In a fine summer day, a young woman is going to market, preceded by an ass carrying two panniers; she meets a young man who, followed by his dog, is leading some goats and sheep -- the master, the mistress, and the animals associate, and are all peaceably united. This group draws from the left of the picture towards the centre. The right presents us a river, and on the same side, a man on horseback, who is conducting some cattle, andat a small distance, another man leading a loaded ass; to the right, as well as to the left, are some fine trees, and at a distance, some high mountains and a sky, where the clouds seem to be in motion (Berchem)|A Landscape with Cattle and Figures In a fine summer day, a young woman is going to market, preceded by an ass carrying two panniers; she meets a young man who, followed by his dog, is leading some goats and sheep -- the master, the mistress, and the animals associate, and are all peaceably united. This group draws from the left of the picture towards the centre. The right presents us a river, and on the same side, a man on horseback, who is conducting some cattle, andat a small distance, another man leading a loaded ass; to the right, as well as to the left, are some fine trees, and at a distance, some high mountains and a sky, where the clouds seem to be in motion]] réalisée par Berchem, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Bryan au prix de 42.0 £. [18]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Friar relieving the Poor The left of the picture, presents an old convent, on the top of which are fixed a bell and two crosses. That holy edifice is inhabited by Franciscan friars, a lay brother of whom is on the threshold of the door, giving alms to the poor ... At his feet is a large kettle of broth which he is distributing in small brown dishes to those who surround him. A woman is seated on his left, feeding herself and her little boy, and behind her a young man is eating with avidity. Towards the centre, stands an old man who is also making his meal, while the friar is serving a girl who appears about ten years old; behind her, a little boy is waiting, with a jug in one hand, and his hat in the other. On the right of the picture, a man who has just received his portion, has seated himself on a fragment of ruins, and is warming his fingers, with his breath, in spite of the impatience of his dog, who has already put himself in a begging posture. A little retired, a pilgrim is running, his arm pointed towards the monastery, in the attitude of calling to others (Jan Miel)|A Friar relieving the Poor The left of the picture, presents an old convent, on the top of which are fixed a bell and two crosses. That holy edifice is inhabited by Franciscan friars, a lay brother of whom is on the threshold of the door, giving alms to the poor ... At his feet is a large kettle of broth which he is distributing in small brown dishes to those who surround him. A woman is seated on his left, feeding herself and her little boy, and behind her a young man is eating with avidity. Towards the centre, stands an old man who is also making his meal, while the friar is serving a girl who appears about ten years old; behind her, a little boy is waiting, with a jug in one hand, and his hat in the other. On the right of the picture, a man who has just received his portion, has seated himself on a fragment of ruins, and is warming his fingers, with his breath, in spite of the impatience of his dog, who has already put himself in a begging posture. A little retired, a pilgrim is running, his arm pointed towards the monastery, in the attitude of calling to others]] réalisée par Jan Miel, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Lord Gower au prix de 23.2 £. [19]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Venus arriving to the Succour of Adonis Mars jealous of his successful rival Adonis, wounds him at the chase, under the form of a wild boar. Venus ... darts from heaven, on a cloud, but arrives too late ... In the fore-ground, the young hunter lies naked, and extended on a blue drapery, one end of which conceals the wound he has received, and his horn lies at his side. On his right, is the goddess dressed in red, with a light yellow drapery floating in the air; she is kneeling, her hands and eyes raised towards heaven (Vandyck)|Venus arriving to the Succour of Adonis Mars jealous of his successful rival Adonis, wounds him at the chase, under the form of a wild boar. Venus ... darts from heaven, on a cloud, but arrives too late ... In the fore-ground, the young hunter lies naked, and extended on a blue drapery, one end of which conceals the wound he has received, and his horn lies at his side. On his right, is the goddess dressed in red, with a light yellow drapery floating in the air; she is kneeling, her hands and eyes raised towards heaven]] réalisée par Vandyck, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 14.3 £. [20]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Landing of Horses from the Dieppe Packet at Brighton This work was painted before the breaking out of the war between England and France. At that time, they often brought horses by the packet, from Dieppe to Brighthelmstone, where the artist painted it after nature. The fore-ground of the picture, presents the view of a shore, covered with different figures, and the sea, with fishing boats and other vessels. On the left of the picture, advances a young man, leading by the halter, one of the horses just landed, and is followed by another, whom his guide can scarcely manage, being still in the sea, and frightened by the noise of the waves. Numbers of spectators, are approaching, among whom two gentleman are conversing, and strictly examining the horse just landed. Near them, a little boy that a dog is fawning upon, holds out his hat for alms; and behind, are a man, and a woman who holds in her arms a child, and an old man leaning upon his stick. On the same side, is a groom mounted upon a horse that he has been bathing, whilst a fisherman, who seems tired, leans upon one of those turning posts, fixed by the sea-side; near, is a child who has just come out of the water, sitting employed in dressing himself. In the centre of the picture, are two fishermen, one lying down upon the sand, and the other in boots, drawing his net that he had extended to dry: he is standing and conversing with a woman who leans upon his shoulder; and near them, a greyhound has leapt into the water, and runs after the first horse that reaches the shore. On the right of the picture, are seen two other fishermen, upon the shore, one sitting, and the other standing; they have near them, a basket of fish, and a dog who is going off; we distinguish also, on the same side, the Dieppe Packet-boat, and several little boats employed in the landing of the horses. Already those who have assisted in getting the two horses on shore, are returned to the packet-boat; and we see another, in which is a man, who holds the halter of a third horse, descending into the sea, where he is swimming, and of which the head only is seen on the surface of the water; and farther, another bark is fastened by a rope to the packet, to lead another horse that is going to descend into the sea, and which is already suspended by a pulley (Sir Fran. Bourgeois)|Landing of Horses from the Dieppe Packet at Brighton This work was painted before the breaking out of the war between England and France. At that time, they often brought horses by the packet, from Dieppe to Brighthelmstone, where the artist painted it after nature. The fore-ground of the picture, presents the view of a shore, covered with different figures, and the sea, with fishing boats and other vessels. On the left of the picture, advances a young man, leading by the halter, one of the horses just landed, and is followed by another, whom his guide can scarcely manage, being still in the sea, and frightened by the noise of the waves. Numbers of spectators, are approaching, among whom two gentleman are conversing, and strictly examining the horse just landed. Near them, a little boy that a dog is fawning upon, holds out his hat for alms; and behind, are a man, and a woman who holds in her arms a child, and an old man leaning upon his stick. On the same side, is a groom mounted upon a horse that he has been bathing, whilst a fisherman, who seems tired, leans upon one of those turning posts, fixed by the sea-side; near, is a child who has just come out of the water, sitting employed in dressing himself. In the centre of the picture, are two fishermen, one lying down upon the sand, and the other in boots, drawing his net that he had extended to dry: he is standing and conversing with a woman who leans upon his shoulder; and near them, a greyhound has leapt into the water, and runs after the first horse that reaches the shore. On the right of the picture, are seen two other fishermen, upon the shore, one sitting, and the other standing; they have near them, a basket of fish, and a dog who is going off; we distinguish also, on the same side, the Dieppe Packet-boat, and several little boats employed in the landing of the horses. Already those who have assisted in getting the two horses on shore, are returned to the packet-boat; and we see another, in which is a man, who holds the halter of a third horse, descending into the sea, where he is swimming, and of which the head only is seen on the surface of the water; and farther, another bark is fastened by a rope to the packet, to lead another horse that is going to descend into the sea, and which is already suspended by a pulley]] réalisée par Sir Fran. Bourgeois, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 51.9 £. [24]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Bathing of Horses in the Sea The picture represents a view of the sea, covered with an infinite number of sails, and into which the grooms are conducting horses, for the purpose of bathing; the centre of the piece, represents two of them, just going in, led by their guides, and one of them startled by the roaring of the waves, rears on his hind legs. A fisherman is sitting on the shore, to the right, with a basket filled with his nets, and near him, other grooms advance with their horses; whilst on the left, some boys, who have just bathed themselves, are playing near the water (Sir Fran. Bourgeois)|Bathing of Horses in the Sea The picture represents a view of the sea, covered with an infinite number of sails, and into which the grooms are conducting horses, for the purpose of bathing; the centre of the piece, represents two of them, just going in, led by their guides, and one of them startled by the roaring of the waves, rears on his hind legs. A fisherman is sitting on the shore, to the right, with a basket filled with his nets, and near him, other grooms advance with their horses; whilst on the left, some boys, who have just bathed themselves, are playing near the water]] réalisée par Sir Fran. Bourgeois, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 42.0 £. [25]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Figures in the fore-ground of a valley, on the right, a man lies negligently reclining on the grass, near a flock of sheep that are grazing, and towards the left, another man is seated speaking to a woman, who is holding the bridle of an ass loaded with a pair of panniers; behind her, is a little girl and a boy, caressing a white horse, worn with age and labour, and which is near the centre. A river winds more retired, and separates the valley from the back-ground, which is enlivened by a picturesque country-house, and many scattered figures; in the still more distant background, are others crossing a road, at the declivity of a hill which breaks ... from the clear silvery ... sky (Karel du Jardin)|A Landscape with Figures in the fore-ground of a valley, on the right, a man lies negligently reclining on the grass, near a flock of sheep that are grazing, and towards the left, another man is seated speaking to a woman, who is holding the bridle of an ass loaded with a pair of panniers; behind her, is a little girl and a boy, caressing a white horse, worn with age and labour, and which is near the centre. A river winds more retired, and separates the valley from the back-ground, which is enlivened by a picturesque country-house, and many scattered figures; in the still more distant background, are others crossing a road, at the declivity of a hill which breaks ... from the clear silvery ... sky]] réalisée par Karel du Jardin, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 18.7 £. [26]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Conversation The attention ... is first attracted by a corpulent Dutchman about sixty years of age, dressed in blue and yellow, with a slouched hat, and leaning with his elbow, on the frame of an open window, through which we see a beautiful landscape. He is seated with a pipe in his hand, conversing with a woman who sits also nearly opposite to him, dressed in a red corset and a white old-fashioned bonnet. She holds a jug and a glass into which she has poured some beer, which she is going to drink (Adrian Ostade)|A Conversation The attention ... is first attracted by a corpulent Dutchman about sixty years of age, dressed in blue and yellow, with a slouched hat, and leaning with his elbow, on the frame of an open window, through which we see a beautiful landscape. He is seated with a pipe in his hand, conversing with a woman who sits also nearly opposite to him, dressed in a red corset and a white old-fashioned bonnet. She holds a jug and a glass into which she has poured some beer, which she is going to drink]] réalisée par Adrian Ostade, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Elliott au prix de 110.5 £. [27]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Sea Port with the Embarkation of Saint Paula ... in the centre ... the sun dissipates the morning fog, glides and reflects on the undulating motion of the sea ... This picture was the property of Prince Rupert, nephew to Charles the First ... That Prince ... bequeathed his cabinet to a respectable family, with whom it has remained till within a few years, when it was disposed of by private contract, and some of the pictures were then purchased for, and are in this collection (Claude)|A Sea Port with the Embarkation of Saint Paula ... in the centre ... the sun dissipates the morning fog, glides and reflects on the undulating motion of the sea ... This picture was the property of Prince Rupert, nephew to Charles the First ... That Prince ... bequeathed his cabinet to a respectable family, with whom it has remained till within a few years, when it was disposed of by private contract, and some of the pictures were then purchased for, and are in this collection]] réalisée par Claude, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Elliot au prix de 210.0 £. [28]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A General Officer This portrait is asserted by some to be that of Lord Albermarle, by others of Lord Ligonier: we leave the decision to those who have known them. The scene is a field of battle, which the General enters, mounted on a fiery white steed, richly caparisoned with blue velvet, edged with gold; it's heroic rider appears to direct his course towards a warm engagement of cavalry, at a distance; he is in armour, his sword at his side, and his batoon in his hand (Sir Joshua Reynolds)|A General Officer This portrait is asserted by some to be that of Lord Albermarle, by others of Lord Ligonier: we leave the decision to those who have known them. The scene is a field of battle, which the General enters, mounted on a fiery white steed, richly caparisoned with blue velvet, edged with gold; it's heroic rider appears to direct his course towards a warm engagement of cavalry, at a distance; he is in armour, his sword at his side, and his batoon in his hand]] réalisée par Sir Joshua Reynolds, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Edgside au prix de 20.7 £. [29]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Angel Gabriel The figure is as large as life, in a drapery of light green silk and white muslin. The angel descends from heaven as the messenger of peace, holding a palm branch in his right hand, and a wreath of olive in the other ... It was painted for the Jesuits' church at Antwerp, where it continued for a considerable period of time (Rubens)|The Angel Gabriel The figure is as large as life, in a drapery of light green silk and white muslin. The angel descends from heaven as the messenger of peace, holding a palm branch in his right hand, and a wreath of olive in the other ... It was painted for the Jesuits' church at Antwerp, where it continued for a considerable period of time]] réalisée par Rubens, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Marqss of Hertford au prix de 42.0 £. [30]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Figures, View from Nature In the front of the picture, the chrystal wave plays sportively on the bosom of a sheet of water, of an enchanting effect; a road is on this side of it, in which a girl has just stopt an ass she is mounted upon, and is alighting with the assistance of a young peasant, while some goats finely scattered, are browsing near them, on the same road, and banking the water: on the other side, some noble oaks of the most luxuriant growth, whose venerable and extensive branches forming a vast and refreshing shade, are beautifully reflected on the limpid surface. In the centre, a majestic hill crowned with buildings and verdure, is also reflected in the water; whilst the distant mountains form a commanding back-ground (Claude)|A Landscape with Figures, View from Nature In the front of the picture, the chrystal wave plays sportively on the bosom of a sheet of water, of an enchanting effect; a road is on this side of it, in which a girl has just stopt an ass she is mounted upon, and is alighting with the assistance of a young peasant, while some goats finely scattered, are browsing near them, on the same road, and banking the water: on the other side, some noble oaks of the most luxuriant growth, whose venerable and extensive branches forming a vast and refreshing shade, are beautifully reflected on the limpid surface. In the centre, a majestic hill crowned with buildings and verdure, is also reflected in the water; whilst the distant mountains form a commanding back-ground]] réalisée par Claude, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 115.10 £. [31]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Fortune Tellers We view a pretty country house, surrounded by trees, the entrance of which is across a bridge, thrown over a stream, clear as crystal, reflecting the building and the sky ... In the centre, a majestic oak spreads it's wide extended branches ... while on the right, and immediately in the foreground, is seen the owner of the mansion, returning from an airing with his greyhound. He is dressed in scarlet, edged with fur, and his hat is ornamented with a plume of black feathers. He has stopped to speak to some gypsies, the oldest of whom, having laid on the ground her stick, and a basket of wares, is telling him his fortune, while two other gypsies, the youngest an infant, wait behind, expecting her return. In the mean time, the hag ... has laid her grasp on the young man's hand, and ... is predicting ... all that will befall him. The other objects, and likewise to the right, are figures with thatched houses thrown into the back-ground. A rising mist forms a beautiful contrast to the silvery sky, and gives warning of an approaching shower, which appears to have already begun in the distance (Teniers)|A Landscape with Fortune Tellers We view a pretty country house, surrounded by trees, the entrance of which is across a bridge, thrown over a stream, clear as crystal, reflecting the building and the sky ... In the centre, a majestic oak spreads it's wide extended branches ... while on the right, and immediately in the foreground, is seen the owner of the mansion, returning from an airing with his greyhound. He is dressed in scarlet, edged with fur, and his hat is ornamented with a plume of black feathers. He has stopped to speak to some gypsies, the oldest of whom, having laid on the ground her stick, and a basket of wares, is telling him his fortune, while two other gypsies, the youngest an infant, wait behind, expecting her return. In the mean time, the hag ... has laid her grasp on the young man's hand, and ... is predicting ... all that will befall him. The other objects, and likewise to the right, are figures with thatched houses thrown into the back-ground. A rising mist forms a beautiful contrast to the silvery sky, and gives warning of an approaching shower, which appears to have already begun in the distance]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 204.15 £. [34]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Reposo The composition of this picture, offers fourteen figures. In the centre of a superb landscape, the Holy Family are taking a short repose: the Virgin dressed in red, with a blue veil thrown back, is seated, and suckling the holy infant whom she holds on her knees, and supports with her left arm; St. Joseph is also sitting near them, with a book in his hand, and is in the act of contemplating the mother and child. A little above the Holy Family, a choir of cherubs hover in the air, and around the spreading branches of two large trees, which are behind the virgin, the artist has placed two angels, who are adoring the infant Jesus; another is on the left of the picture, and higher, a choir of celestial children hovering on a cloud which has embraced the branches of some trees, are performing a concert (Albano)|A Reposo The composition of this picture, offers fourteen figures. In the centre of a superb landscape, the Holy Family are taking a short repose: the Virgin dressed in red, with a blue veil thrown back, is seated, and suckling the holy infant whom she holds on her knees, and supports with her left arm; St. Joseph is also sitting near them, with a book in his hand, and is in the act of contemplating the mother and child. A little above the Holy Family, a choir of cherubs hover in the air, and around the spreading branches of two large trees, which are behind the virgin, the artist has placed two angels, who are adoring the infant Jesus; another is on the left of the picture, and higher, a choir of celestial children hovering on a cloud which has embraced the branches of some trees, are performing a concert]] réalisée par Albano, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Ld Suffolk au prix de 73.10 £. [35]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, Cattle and Figures In the back-ground, a chalky uneven soil, covered with a few scanty blades of grass, is occupied by three peasants conversing; and not far from them, a flock of sheep are feeding. On the right, two goats are browsing on a sand bank, bordered with shrubs -- a river glides on the farther side; the left is enriched with a tree, at the foot of which, in an inclosure, is a group of cattle (Cuyp)|A Landscape, Cattle and Figures In the back-ground, a chalky uneven soil, covered with a few scanty blades of grass, is occupied by three peasants conversing; and not far from them, a flock of sheep are feeding. On the right, two goats are browsing on a sand bank, bordered with shrubs -- a river glides on the farther side; the left is enriched with a tree, at the foot of which, in an inclosure, is a group of cattle]] réalisée par Cuyp, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Elliott au prix de 110.5 £. [36]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Ceres at the Old Woman's Cottage In a landscape lighted by the moon, at the door of a cottage surrounded with trees entwined by the ivy and the vine, stands the goddess Ceres, her head encircled with ears of corn, holding in one hand, the cup out of which she drinks, and a lighted torch in the other. The old woman, supported by her crutch, holds a lighted candle in her hand; her back is towards the door of the cottage, which is half open, and she is waiting till the goddess has drunk, whilst the child, who is beside her, is ridiculing Ceres, who to punish him, afterwards transformed him into a bat. Several kitchen utensils are scattered over the ground, near the cottage (G. Douw)|Ceres at the Old Woman's Cottage In a landscape lighted by the moon, at the door of a cottage surrounded with trees entwined by the ivy and the vine, stands the goddess Ceres, her head encircled with ears of corn, holding in one hand, the cup out of which she drinks, and a lighted torch in the other. The old woman, supported by her crutch, holds a lighted candle in her hand; her back is towards the door of the cottage, which is half open, and she is waiting till the goddess has drunk, whilst the child, who is beside her, is ridiculing Ceres, who to punish him, afterwards transformed him into a bat. Several kitchen utensils are scattered over the ground, near the cottage]] réalisée par G. Douw, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 31.10 £. [37]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Religion sent to Men the sky is open, and presents a choir of angels and cherubs, in the midst of whom, Religion, in the form of a virgin, is just descended on the earth, at the very moment when two young women were going to be sacrificed to idols. On the right of the picture the incense is already burning at the entrance of their temple, when all at once, thunder from heaven, falls on the idols and the sacrificator himself. On the left, another priest, whose forehead is bound with leaves, is seen advancing with the victims led by soldiers: but at the report of thunder, and the sight of the idols overturned, some fall postrate, others frightened and surprized disperse, whilst Religion, with her eyes fixed on heaven, is offering up thanks (Cortona)|Religion sent to Men the sky is open, and presents a choir of angels and cherubs, in the midst of whom, Religion, in the form of a virgin, is just descended on the earth, at the very moment when two young women were going to be sacrificed to idols. On the right of the picture the incense is already burning at the entrance of their temple, when all at once, thunder from heaven, falls on the idols and the sacrificator himself. On the left, another priest, whose forehead is bound with leaves, is seen advancing with the victims led by soldiers: but at the report of thunder, and the sight of the idols overturned, some fall postrate, others frightened and surprized disperse, whilst Religion, with her eyes fixed on heaven, is offering up thanks]] réalisée par Cortona, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 37.16 £. [38]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Two Pictures of Friars at Devotion The two performances ... represent friars of the Bernadine and Benedictine orders, praying and meditating in a rugged retreat; among the rocks. The Bernadines are dressed in white, their heads and feet bare; -- a crucifix is erected on a rock which serves as an altar in the solitude; and a monk is kneeling before it, one of his hands stretched over the altar, and the other on his breast; -- behind him, to the right of the picture, another monk is kneeling with his arms extended, and his eyes fixed with fervent devotion, on the crucifix; -- a third is on the left of the picture, half reclining over a stone, his arms crossed, his cowl thrown over his head, and praying at a corner of the altar. A group of Benedictines, are in the centre of the other picture, one of whom seated on the fragment of a rock, is reading a book to those who surround him; -- an old friar with a cross in his arms, is leaning on the same stone; whilst towards the left of the picture, a young monk is sitting on the ground, his hands joined, his scourge tied round his body, and while his whole attention is taken up with the reading, his eyes are rivetted on a crucifix which is fixed to the trunk of a tree, on the opposite side (Andrea Sacchi)|Two Pictures of Friars at Devotion The two performances ... represent friars of the Bernadine and Benedictine orders, praying and meditating in a rugged retreat; among the rocks. The Bernadines are dressed in white, their heads and feet bare; -- a crucifix is erected on a rock which serves as an altar in the solitude; and a monk is kneeling before it, one of his hands stretched over the altar, and the other on his breast; -- behind him, to the right of the picture, another monk is kneeling with his arms extended, and his eyes fixed with fervent devotion, on the crucifix; -- a third is on the left of the picture, half reclining over a stone, his arms crossed, his cowl thrown over his head, and praying at a corner of the altar. A group of Benedictines, are in the centre of the other picture, one of whom seated on the fragment of a rock, is reading a book to those who surround him; -- an old friar with a cross in his arms, is leaning on the same stone; whilst towards the left of the picture, a young monk is sitting on the ground, his hands joined, his scourge tied round his body, and while his whole attention is taken up with the reading, his eyes are rivetted on a crucifix which is fixed to the trunk of a tree, on the opposite side]] réalisée par Andrea Sacchi, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Bullock au prix de 32.11 £. [39]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A large Landscape with Cattle and Figures The fore-ground of this, represents the highway, on the right of which, is a shepherdess, dressed in blue, a straw hat on her head, and her crook in her hand; she is walking in conversation with a countryman mounted on a mule loaded with panniers, who seems to be passing by chance -- a beautiful cluster of trees is in the centre, at the foot of which are two shepherds surrounded with sheep and their dogs -- the left is enriched with shrubs and bushes, lining the bank of a river which is on the other side of the road, and in which two men thrown rather into the back-ground, are angling. At some little distance from the, are other figures at the door of a cottage beautifully surrounded by trees. The next objects are some mountains (Cuyp)|A large Landscape with Cattle and Figures The fore-ground of this, represents the highway, on the right of which, is a shepherdess, dressed in blue, a straw hat on her head, and her crook in her hand; she is walking in conversation with a countryman mounted on a mule loaded with panniers, who seems to be passing by chance -- a beautiful cluster of trees is in the centre, at the foot of which are two shepherds surrounded with sheep and their dogs -- the left is enriched with shrubs and bushes, lining the bank of a river which is on the other side of the road, and in which two men thrown rather into the back-ground, are angling. At some little distance from the, are other figures at the door of a cottage beautifully surrounded by trees. The next objects are some mountains]] réalisée par Cuyp, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Elliott au prix de 189.0 £. [40]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Jacob's Dream the angels descending the ladder, and Jacob asleep in modern dress ... that mysterious ladder ... creating an immense volume of air ... an immense distance from the earth to the sky, and a landscape of many miles in the compass of about two feet (Rembrandt)|Jacob's Dream the angels descending the ladder, and Jacob asleep in modern dress ... that mysterious ladder ... creating an immense volume of air ... an immense distance from the earth to the sky, and a landscape of many miles in the compass of about two feet]] réalisée par Rembrandt, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 52.10 £. [41]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape and Figures The right of this picture, presents in the fore-ground, a piece of water, on the side of which, are two cows, one standing, the other lying down, and herdsman seated near: on the opposite side we discover a few houses and manufactories, at the foot of a mountain. On the left, near a high road, which two monks have just crossed, are some lofty trees of a beautiful form, detaching themselves from a brilliant and happily clouded sky. On the second ground, we distinguish a temple and mountains in the distance (Salvator Rosa)|A Landscape and Figures The right of this picture, presents in the fore-ground, a piece of water, on the side of which, are two cows, one standing, the other lying down, and herdsman seated near: on the opposite side we discover a few houses and manufactories, at the foot of a mountain. On the left, near a high road, which two monks have just crossed, are some lofty trees of a beautiful form, detaching themselves from a brilliant and happily clouded sky. On the second ground, we distinguish a temple and mountains in the distance]] réalisée par Salvator Rosa, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Coxe au prix de 43.1 £. [42]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Judith with the Head of Holofernes The figures are as large as life; Judith is clothed in those most luxurious garments with which she had adorned herself, the better to seduce the enemy of the Almighty; her hair braided with rubies and pearls, is buckled with art, and her bosom uncovered ... the holy ... woman ... gives to her servant the head of Holofernes ... In the mean time the servant of Judith, receives into the sack, the head ... and casts upon her mistress, a look of fear (A. Veronese)|Judith with the Head of Holofernes The figures are as large as life; Judith is clothed in those most luxurious garments with which she had adorned herself, the better to seduce the enemy of the Almighty; her hair braided with rubies and pearls, is buckled with art, and her bosom uncovered ... the holy ... woman ... gives to her servant the head of Holofernes ... In the mean time the servant of Judith, receives into the sack, the head ... and casts upon her mistress, a look of fear]] réalisée par A. Veronese, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Elliott au prix de 10.10 £. [43]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Inside of a Stable In the interior, is seen a young girl in a red petticoat, and with a basket on her arm, departing from the stable, and she is followed by a young man who carries his crook on his shoulder; four sheep are behind them, and above, a cock and some hens are perched; there is also a milk-pan turned down on the ground, with some other utensils (Cuyp)|The Inside of a Stable In the interior, is seen a young girl in a red petticoat, and with a basket on her arm, departing from the stable, and she is followed by a young man who carries his crook on his shoulder; four sheep are behind them, and above, a cock and some hens are perched; there is also a milk-pan turned down on the ground, with some other utensils]] réalisée par Cuyp, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 63.0 £. [44]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Adoration of the Shepherds In the centre of an old stable, among a few domestic animals, the divine Infant reposes on straw. The Virgin is on the right, her hands joined in prayer, while St. Joseph behind, tenderly inclines forward to contemplate him. On the left, the shepherds are approaching to make their offerings ... two of them clothed with skins, have already deposited a lamb at his feet, and in a rustic but submissive attitude, are standing before him in extacy and admiration. A third shepherd is behind them, and at his side, a young shepherdess bearing on her head, a basket filled with presents, while a choir of descending angels are floating on a cloud above. Celestial rays blaze around the Saviour (A. Carracci)|Adoration of the Shepherds In the centre of an old stable, among a few domestic animals, the divine Infant reposes on straw. The Virgin is on the right, her hands joined in prayer, while St. Joseph behind, tenderly inclines forward to contemplate him. On the left, the shepherds are approaching to make their offerings ... two of them clothed with skins, have already deposited a lamb at his feet, and in a rustic but submissive attitude, are standing before him in extacy and admiration. A third shepherd is behind them, and at his side, a young shepherdess bearing on her head, a basket filled with presents, while a choir of descending angels are floating on a cloud above. Celestial rays blaze around the Saviour]] réalisée par A. Carracci, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Potts au prix de 44.2 £. [46]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Halt of Horsemen It is a composition of seventeen figures and twelve horses, on the left of the picture are seen rocks and some trees, from which a man is cutting away the suckers, and here the horsemen have made their halt; two of them are dismounted, wilst the others are watering their horses at a river which is on the right. There are also seen people bathing and a boat with oars, in which are two men. On the second ground, a lady advances mounted on a horse which a man on foot leads by the bridle, and she is followed by a servant, who is also on horseback. The companion of this picture painted also on wood, formerly belonged to Cardinal De -- -- , by whom it was promised to Doctor Bouvart, first physician to Lewis XV...the physician...returned...the picture, which after the Cardinal, passed into the collection of Madame la Comtesse de Verue (Wouvermans)|Halt of Horsemen It is a composition of seventeen figures and twelve horses, on the left of the picture are seen rocks and some trees, from which a man is cutting away the suckers, and here the horsemen have made their halt; two of them are dismounted, wilst the others are watering their horses at a river which is on the right. There are also seen people bathing and a boat with oars, in which are two men. On the second ground, a lady advances mounted on a horse which a man on foot leads by the bridle, and she is followed by a servant, who is also on horseback. The companion of this picture painted also on wood, formerly belonged to Cardinal De -- -- , by whom it was promised to Doctor Bouvart, first physician to Lewis XV...the physician...returned...the picture, which after the Cardinal, passed into the collection of Madame la Comtesse de Verue]] réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 105.0 £. [47]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Assumption We are told that this picture was in the celebrated collection of Chevalier Verelst, commonly called le malade imaginaire de Bruxelles, who attributed it to Rubens ... The picture is composed of fourteen figures. Upon the fore-ground is a tomb, around which are the three Marys and the disciples of our Lord, amongst whom it is easy to distinguish St. John, as being much younger than the others. They are arranging the flowers upon the winding sheet, with which they intend to wrap the body of the blessed Virgin ... those who are behind, first witness this great event ... we see them extending their arms towards the Madona (Vandyck)|The Assumption We are told that this picture was in the celebrated collection of Chevalier Verelst, commonly called le malade imaginaire de Bruxelles, who attributed it to Rubens ... The picture is composed of fourteen figures. Upon the fore-ground is a tomb, around which are the three Marys and the disciples of our Lord, amongst whom it is easy to distinguish St. John, as being much younger than the others. They are arranging the flowers upon the winding sheet, with which they intend to wrap the body of the blessed Virgin ... those who are behind, first witness this great event ... we see them extending their arms towards the Madona]] réalisée par Vandyck, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Davis au prix de 90.6 £. [49]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Smugglers defeated This picture, on the right, offers us the view of the sea agitated, with some fishing smacks; and on the left, an enormous mass of rocks, on this side of which are the smugglers defeated by a detachment of dragoons. One of them, having been wounded in the action, is in his shirt, sitting on a bale of merchandize, with his uniform lying beside him; and he is supporting himself by leaning on his sabre, with his left arm, whilst another dragoon dresses the wound he has received in his right. Their horses are in the corner, attached to each other, and guarded by a dragoon who has dismounted. One of the smugglers, is sitting in the fore-ground of the picture, and dressing his leg, in which he has been wounded; behind him, one of his companions, is seated on a cask of spirits, whilst three others, who are standing together, are engaged in conversation. Not far off, and loaded with smuggled merchandize, are their horses, one of whom is lying dead on the ground, over which the arms of the smugglers, are scattered; on the same side, a dragoon darts with velocity towards the right of the picture where a young Englishman ... is ... seizing the last of the smugglers, who is on a horse, loaded with a large portmanteau, and whose dog flies with fury at the dragoon (Sir Fran. Bourgeois)|Smugglers defeated This picture, on the right, offers us the view of the sea agitated, with some fishing smacks; and on the left, an enormous mass of rocks, on this side of which are the smugglers defeated by a detachment of dragoons. One of them, having been wounded in the action, is in his shirt, sitting on a bale of merchandize, with his uniform lying beside him; and he is supporting himself by leaning on his sabre, with his left arm, whilst another dragoon dresses the wound he has received in his right. Their horses are in the corner, attached to each other, and guarded by a dragoon who has dismounted. One of the smugglers, is sitting in the fore-ground of the picture, and dressing his leg, in which he has been wounded; behind him, one of his companions, is seated on a cask of spirits, whilst three others, who are standing together, are engaged in conversation. Not far off, and loaded with smuggled merchandize, are their horses, one of whom is lying dead on the ground, over which the arms of the smugglers, are scattered; on the same side, a dragoon darts with velocity towards the right of the picture where a young Englishman ... is ... seizing the last of the smugglers, who is on a horse, loaded with a large portmanteau, and whose dog flies with fury at the dragoon]] réalisée par Sir Fran. Bourgeois, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 110.5 £. [50]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A large Landscape with Orion painted for Mr. Passart ... Orion ... is seen in the left of the picture, advancing with precaution ... holding his bow with one hand, and his quiver hanging at his left side, over a skin with which the lower part of his body is covered. Pedalion is mounted upon his shoulders, and indicates him the way; in the mean time, Diana desends on a gilded cloud, to see the unfortunate Orion pass, and ... passengers stop to look ... The landscape affords a vast quantity of trees, with high mountains (N. Poussin)|A large Landscape with Orion painted for Mr. Passart ... Orion ... is seen in the left of the picture, advancing with precaution ... holding his bow with one hand, and his quiver hanging at his left side, over a skin with which the lower part of his body is covered. Pedalion is mounted upon his shoulders, and indicates him the way; in the mean time, Diana desends on a gilded cloud, to see the unfortunate Orion pass, and ... passengers stop to look ... The landscape affords a vast quantity of trees, with high mountains]] réalisée par N. Poussin, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Potts au prix de 157.10 £. [51]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Le Bal Champetre This picture is known by the name of Le Bal de Watteaux, after an engraving which is in the port folio of every print collector. On a beautiful spot embellished with trees and a water spout, a superb structure supported by pillars, and ornamented with marble statues is divided into arches, opening to an extensive view; in the centre, between four columns, a splendid buffet is covered with fruits and wines, and decorated with silver vases. About seventy figures are assembled on the lawn, comprizing ladies, gentlemen, musicians and children. The dancers are in the first division on the right, and the musicians are ranged on an amphitheatre, in the opposite; more retired and surrounding the refreshments, are the rest of the company, some standing, and others seated (Watteaux)|Le Bal Champetre This picture is known by the name of Le Bal de Watteaux, after an engraving which is in the port folio of every print collector. On a beautiful spot embellished with trees and a water spout, a superb structure supported by pillars, and ornamented with marble statues is divided into arches, opening to an extensive view; in the centre, between four columns, a splendid buffet is covered with fruits and wines, and decorated with silver vases. About seventy figures are assembled on the lawn, comprizing ladies, gentlemen, musicians and children. The dancers are in the first division on the right, and the musicians are ranged on an amphitheatre, in the opposite; more retired and surrounding the refreshments, are the rest of the company, some standing, and others seated]] réalisée par Watteaux, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Elliott au prix de 65.2 £. [52]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Feast of the Crescent This work offers a grand and fine composition of thirty-two figures surrounding a public-house in a village, to which hangs the sign of the crescent. There, are assembled together a number of Flemish peasants ... On the right, close to the house, is seen a group of men and women, sitting at a table, drinking, and eating ham, whilst those who are within, are looking at them from the windows -- others stand at the door, drinking and conversing together, while the maid is going in; and towards the centre of the picture, another group are diverting themselves, and drinking, seated round a tree, at the foot of which, a peasant intoxicated, lies asleep. The fore-ground presents a bowling-green surrounded with benches, pots and barrels, where are the players and spectators. To the left, on the second ground, is a piece of water, with ducks swimming, and a small house covered with thatch, near which a young man seems courting a girl. On the third ground, also to the left, we discover an excellent piece of landscape, with a man driving cows near some houses (Teniers)|Feast of the Crescent This work offers a grand and fine composition of thirty-two figures surrounding a public-house in a village, to which hangs the sign of the crescent. There, are assembled together a number of Flemish peasants ... On the right, close to the house, is seen a group of men and women, sitting at a table, drinking, and eating ham, whilst those who are within, are looking at them from the windows -- others stand at the door, drinking and conversing together, while the maid is going in; and towards the centre of the picture, another group are diverting themselves, and drinking, seated round a tree, at the foot of which, a peasant intoxicated, lies asleep. The fore-ground presents a bowling-green surrounded with benches, pots and barrels, where are the players and spectators. To the left, on the second ground, is a piece of water, with ducks swimming, and a small house covered with thatch, near which a young man seems courting a girl. On the third ground, also to the left, we discover an excellent piece of landscape, with a man driving cows near some houses]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 88.4 £. [53]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Mary de Medicis We know ... almost every female portrait of this master's hand, is ... called the wife of Rubens ... It was under that denomination this was sold us ... She is seen half-length, as large as life, and full face; her head is adorned with a diadem of precious stones, with large pearls in her ears; -- she is dressed in the fashion of the sixteenth century, when they wore those large puckered sleeves ... and ... that raised ruff which left part of the bosom uncovered. She has on her neck, a row of pearls, and two others fastened below her shoulders, falling with elegance on her breast -- in her bosom is seen a rose of the most precious stones, and her girdle is of the like jewels intermixed with pearls. She holds a fan in her hand ... A crimson curtain is in the background of this superb work (Rubens)|Mary de Medicis We know ... almost every female portrait of this master's hand, is ... called the wife of Rubens ... It was under that denomination this was sold us ... She is seen half-length, as large as life, and full face; her head is adorned with a diadem of precious stones, with large pearls in her ears; -- she is dressed in the fashion of the sixteenth century, when they wore those large puckered sleeves ... and ... that raised ruff which left part of the bosom uncovered. She has on her neck, a row of pearls, and two others fastened below her shoulders, falling with elegance on her breast -- in her bosom is seen a rose of the most precious stones, and her girdle is of the like jewels intermixed with pearls. She holds a fan in her hand ... A crimson curtain is in the background of this superb work]] réalisée par Rubens, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Potts au prix de 105.0 £. [54]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cattle and Figures a rich landscape ... in which ... are a group of cattle. One cow only, picturesquely spotted black and white, is standing; the others of different colours, are lying down in happily diversified attitudes. On the right of the picture, is the principal point of light, and not far from the cows, a peasant dressed in a red jacket, and with his knapsack, is standing and leaning on his stick -- his dog is behind him, while he is conversing with a woman sitting by him, and dressed in a red corset and straw hat; a little girl is standing opposite to her, her head covered with a stuff bonnet, and holding her hands under her apron ... More retired, an old oak ornaments the banks of a river, in which several vessels are under sail; and beyond them appears a small island, with a tower and other buildings, losing themselves in the distance. The immediate fore-ground is filled with varied herbs and shrubs (Cuyp)|Cattle and Figures a rich landscape ... in which ... are a group of cattle. One cow only, picturesquely spotted black and white, is standing; the others of different colours, are lying down in happily diversified attitudes. On the right of the picture, is the principal point of light, and not far from the cows, a peasant dressed in a red jacket, and with his knapsack, is standing and leaning on his stick -- his dog is behind him, while he is conversing with a woman sitting by him, and dressed in a red corset and straw hat; a little girl is standing opposite to her, her head covered with a stuff bonnet, and holding her hands under her apron ... More retired, an old oak ornaments the banks of a river, in which several vessels are under sail; and beyond them appears a small island, with a tower and other buildings, losing themselves in the distance. The immediate fore-ground is filled with varied herbs and shrubs]] réalisée par Cuyp, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 136.10 £. [55]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Veronica in a half length, full size, finely detached from a golden back ground; her hair is drawn under a net, from which it gracefully falls, and she is in a red robe, over which flows a blue drapery. Her right hand is extended across her breast, the other is elevated; and her eyes are lowered ... It comes from the cabinet of Prince Rupert (Carlo Dolce)|St. Veronica in a half length, full size, finely detached from a golden back ground; her hair is drawn under a net, from which it gracefully falls, and she is in a red robe, over which flows a blue drapery. Her right hand is extended across her breast, the other is elevated; and her eyes are lowered ... It comes from the cabinet of Prince Rupert]] réalisée par Carlo Dolce, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Chippendale au prix de 131.5 £. [56]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape and Figures by Andrew Both ... This picture represents a mountainous country, intersected by roads; on the right, runs a river which loses itself at a distance; the scene is clothed with beautiful trees ... while the distant landscape exhibits the mountains enveloped in the light vapour ... a water-fall in the fore-ground ... It was formerly in the collection of Prince Rupert (Both)|A Landscape and Figures by Andrew Both ... This picture represents a mountainous country, intersected by roads; on the right, runs a river which loses itself at a distance; the scene is clothed with beautiful trees ... while the distant landscape exhibits the mountains enveloped in the light vapour ... a water-fall in the fore-ground ... It was formerly in the collection of Prince Rupert]] réalisée par Both, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Potts au prix de 115.10 £. [57]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Funeral Procession of a White Friar The composition offers us seventeen figures in a landscape ... Upon a high road, on the fore-ground of the picture, to the right, four children of the choir, are preceding the procession ... dressed in the habits of white friars ... the youngest walks first, and is carrying the incense ... the two who are following, hold each a lighted torch before the crucifix, with which the fourth advances, holding it raised with both hands. A few steps behind them, walks the chorister of the convent, with a book open in his hand, and his eyes raised to heaven, singing ... Immediately after him, are four friars carrying the body of their deceased brother, over whom they have thrown a white cloth ... he is followed by the rest of the community ... On this side of the road, to the left of the picture, are some large trees ... and on the second ground, is a little hill, upon which are seen, towards the centre of the picture, some sheep, watched by a girl and a boy ... by the side of the little hill, a river bordered with trees ... and at a distance some mountains (Sir Fran. Bourgeois)|The Funeral Procession of a White Friar The composition offers us seventeen figures in a landscape ... Upon a high road, on the fore-ground of the picture, to the right, four children of the choir, are preceding the procession ... dressed in the habits of white friars ... the youngest walks first, and is carrying the incense ... the two who are following, hold each a lighted torch before the crucifix, with which the fourth advances, holding it raised with both hands. A few steps behind them, walks the chorister of the convent, with a book open in his hand, and his eyes raised to heaven, singing ... Immediately after him, are four friars carrying the body of their deceased brother, over whom they have thrown a white cloth ... he is followed by the rest of the community ... On this side of the road, to the left of the picture, are some large trees ... and on the second ground, is a little hill, upon which are seen, towards the centre of the picture, some sheep, watched by a girl and a boy ... by the side of the little hill, a river bordered with trees ... and at a distance some mountains]] réalisée par Sir Fran. Bourgeois, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 52.10 £. [58]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Our Saviour bearing his Cross a composition of ten figures ... we see him ... insulted, loaded with imprecations, dragged and beaten by his ... executioners, while his mother ... and John, are following him in the tumult ... our Redeemer ... falls under the weight of his cross -- but ... raises his head, and turning his eyes towards heaven ... Veronica falls on her knees, and offers him her veil (Murillo)|Our Saviour bearing his Cross a composition of ten figures ... we see him ... insulted, loaded with imprecations, dragged and beaten by his ... executioners, while his mother ... and John, are following him in the tumult ... our Redeemer ... falls under the weight of his cross -- but ... raises his head, and turning his eyes towards heaven ... Veronica falls on her knees, and offers him her veil]] réalisée par Murillo, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Chippendale au prix de 90.6 £. [59]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Lady at her Harpsichord In the interior of a richly furnished room, and to the right of the picture, a young lady is seated at her harpsichord placed under an open window, upon which is a vase filled with flowers; a stool with a crimson velvet cushion is near the harpsichord; and in the centre, suspended from the ceiling, is a bird-cage, to whose little inhabitant the lady is giving a lesson. The left offers a table covered with tapestry, on which are a water glass and a music-book open; a base viol is lying near, and we see on the floor, beside the table, a large vase in which is a stone bottle, and a vine branch ... as well as a rich Turkey carpet fixed to the ceiling, but folded so as to give it the appearance of an open curtain (G. Douw)|A Lady at her Harpsichord In the interior of a richly furnished room, and to the right of the picture, a young lady is seated at her harpsichord placed under an open window, upon which is a vase filled with flowers; a stool with a crimson velvet cushion is near the harpsichord; and in the centre, suspended from the ceiling, is a bird-cage, to whose little inhabitant the lady is giving a lesson. The left offers a table covered with tapestry, on which are a water glass and a music-book open; a base viol is lying near, and we see on the floor, beside the table, a large vase in which is a stone bottle, and a vine branch ... as well as a rich Turkey carpet fixed to the ceiling, but folded so as to give it the appearance of an open curtain]] réalisée par G. Douw, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 178.10 £. [62]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Flight into Egypt painted ... for Madame de Montmor, who some time after. became Madame de Chantelou ... The first object in the centre, is a waterman who is advancing his boat to receive the Holy Family. The ass has already entered, and St. Joseph is kneeling on the edge of the boat, lifting the blessed infant into it, while his head is turned ... the Virgin stand on the right, waiting to enter. On the opposite side of the river we easily distinguish Egypt ... by it's ruins and pyramids; a group of angels carrying a cross, are hovering on the clouds at the moment that St. Joseph lifts from the ground, the infant, whose profile only is seen (N. Poussin)|A Flight into Egypt painted ... for Madame de Montmor, who some time after. became Madame de Chantelou ... The first object in the centre, is a waterman who is advancing his boat to receive the Holy Family. The ass has already entered, and St. Joseph is kneeling on the edge of the boat, lifting the blessed infant into it, while his head is turned ... the Virgin stand on the right, waiting to enter. On the opposite side of the river we easily distinguish Egypt ... by it's ruins and pyramids; a group of angels carrying a cross, are hovering on the clouds at the moment that St. Joseph lifts from the ground, the infant, whose profile only is seen]] réalisée par N. Poussin, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Chippendale au prix de 168.0 £. [63]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Cattle and Figures The front of the picture, represents a piece of water, which a young man and a girl, who is carrying on her head, a basket of linen, are crossing barefooted, and preceded by a large herd of cows, sheep, and goats; and on the same side, there is a hill, richly embellished with trees ... edifices and some ruins are also seen upon the summit of the hill. On the right of the picture, there is another group; a man sitting on the water-side, is preparing to pass, and leans on his stick, while extending one of his legs towards a young girl who is on her knees, taking off his stockings; near her is a basket of linen; and on other side, a woman waiting. On the second ground, is seen a river towards the centre, and to the right, trees, some ruins and a terrace, the summit of which is covered with an edifice, and high mountains are perceived in the distance (Claude)|A Landscape with Cattle and Figures The front of the picture, represents a piece of water, which a young man and a girl, who is carrying on her head, a basket of linen, are crossing barefooted, and preceded by a large herd of cows, sheep, and goats; and on the same side, there is a hill, richly embellished with trees ... edifices and some ruins are also seen upon the summit of the hill. On the right of the picture, there is another group; a man sitting on the water-side, is preparing to pass, and leans on his stick, while extending one of his legs towards a young girl who is on her knees, taking off his stockings; near her is a basket of linen; and on other side, a woman waiting. On the second ground, is seen a river towards the centre, and to the right, trees, some ruins and a terrace, the summit of which is covered with an edifice, and high mountains are perceived in the distance]] réalisée par Claude, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Davis au prix de 189.0 £. [64]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Sebastian The picture presents a composition of five figures; on the fore-ground, St. Sebastian, a figure as large as life, bound to a tree, and pierced with an arrow; while the four Pretorian soldiers ... are seen in the back-ground ... Cardinal Barbarini ... made him paint this for his own palace, out of which it was removed a few years ago, on the French approaching Rome (Guido)|St. Sebastian The picture presents a composition of five figures; on the fore-ground, St. Sebastian, a figure as large as life, bound to a tree, and pierced with an arrow; while the four Pretorian soldiers ... are seen in the back-ground ... Cardinal Barbarini ... made him paint this for his own palace, out of which it was removed a few years ago, on the French approaching Rome]] réalisée par Guido, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Chalmers au prix de 225.15 £. [65]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, Cattle and Figures To the right of the picture is seen a hill covered here and there with trees, principally on the summit ... On the same side is seen, towards the bottom of the picure, a rivulet over which is a bridge, and on this side is advancing, playing on the flute, a shepherd followed by two cows and a large flock of sheep. The centre presents a rich pasture of the finest verdure, and mountains beyond, whilst on the left, and on this side, we see some young trees and an old willow lopped, shooting out fresh branches, and the root of which is discovered in parts, from apertures; the light of the sun strikes on one side of the sky, whilst the other announces rain, and presents two rainbows. There is a fine print taken from this picture, called the Two Rainbows of Rubens. It comes from the cabinet of Prince Rupert (Rubens)|A Landscape, Cattle and Figures To the right of the picture is seen a hill covered here and there with trees, principally on the summit ... On the same side is seen, towards the bottom of the picure, a rivulet over which is a bridge, and on this side is advancing, playing on the flute, a shepherd followed by two cows and a large flock of sheep. The centre presents a rich pasture of the finest verdure, and mountains beyond, whilst on the left, and on this side, we see some young trees and an old willow lopped, shooting out fresh branches, and the root of which is discovered in parts, from apertures; the light of the sun strikes on one side of the sky, whilst the other announces rain, and presents two rainbows. There is a fine print taken from this picture, called the Two Rainbows of Rubens. It comes from the cabinet of Prince Rupert]] réalisée par Rubens, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Elliott au prix de 110.5 £. [66]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Farrier's Shop with Horses, Cattle & Figures The other picture, it's companion ... represents one of those old buildings raised ... with pieces of brick and highway stone ... it is long, with two doors, and serves for two different families; near the first, is a farrier employed with his workmen, shoeing a beautiful white horse, upon the back of which the master, who has just alighted, has left a red cloak and valise; his dog is at his side, seeking to caress him, and behind a little page in livery, waiting with his hat in his hand. The farrier's wife is on the threshold of the door, over which is a grated window; a child is by her side, and in her arms, another still at the breast; a gentleman, whose white dog is lying near him, is waiting ... while another woman is climbing over a low wall which is between the two houses, with a basket of linen to dry. Near the other door, which is also open, and nearly in the centre of the picture, is a barrel on one side, and on the other, a man sleeping, extended on the ground; his wife is seated near him, and holding a child upon her knees. On the left, a road which leads into the country, from whence a shepherd is returning with a numerous flock of sheep, followed by a girl carrying a lamb, and a young man, mounted upon an ass loaded with straw. The ground is enriched with a piece of water, trunks of trees scattered here and there, and with the finest verdure (Wouvermans)|A Farrier's Shop with Horses, Cattle & Figures The other picture, it's companion ... represents one of those old buildings raised ... with pieces of brick and highway stone ... it is long, with two doors, and serves for two different families; near the first, is a farrier employed with his workmen, shoeing a beautiful white horse, upon the back of which the master, who has just alighted, has left a red cloak and valise; his dog is at his side, seeking to caress him, and behind a little page in livery, waiting with his hat in his hand. The farrier's wife is on the threshold of the door, over which is a grated window; a child is by her side, and in her arms, another still at the breast; a gentleman, whose white dog is lying near him, is waiting ... while another woman is climbing over a low wall which is between the two houses, with a basket of linen to dry. Near the other door, which is also open, and nearly in the centre of the picture, is a barrel on one side, and on the other, a man sleeping, extended on the ground; his wife is seated near him, and holding a child upon her knees. On the left, a road which leads into the country, from whence a shepherd is returning with a numerous flock of sheep, followed by a girl carrying a lamb, and a young man, mounted upon an ass loaded with straw. The ground is enriched with a piece of water, trunks of trees scattered here and there, and with the finest verdure]] réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]] au prix de 210.0 £. [67]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with a Farrier's Shop and Figures a composition of eleven figures, with six horses; on the left is seen an old vaulted building, whose summit is covered with mossy verdure, and in this vault is a farrier's shop. Two gentlemen followed by a servant, have stopped to have one of their horses shod; it's saddle is taken off, and lies on the ground near them. Whilst the farrier is shoeing the horse, one of the workmen, is holding it by the bridle, and the servant alighted from his horse, is occupied in re-saddling it. A young man leading two other horses to the forge, is watching 'till the farrier has finished; on this side, is also seen a fine child dressed in blue, playing with a dog. The right of the picture, presents a woman, seated at the foot of a willow, stript of its leaves; near her, is a little girl lying down on the ground, and a man who seems to be speaking to her; farther, another is seen going off on horseback; and at a distance, a mountain of a bluish colour (Wouvermans)|A Landscape with a Farrier's Shop and Figures a composition of eleven figures, with six horses; on the left is seen an old vaulted building, whose summit is covered with mossy verdure, and in this vault is a farrier's shop. Two gentlemen followed by a servant, have stopped to have one of their horses shod; it's saddle is taken off, and lies on the ground near them. Whilst the farrier is shoeing the horse, one of the workmen, is holding it by the bridle, and the servant alighted from his horse, is occupied in re-saddling it. A young man leading two other horses to the forge, is watching 'till the farrier has finished; on this side, is also seen a fine child dressed in blue, playing with a dog. The right of the picture, presents a woman, seated at the foot of a willow, stript of its leaves; near her, is a little girl lying down on the ground, and a man who seems to be speaking to her; farther, another is seen going off on horseback; and at a distance, a mountain of a bluish colour]] réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Birch au prix de 136.10 £. [68]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Departure of Adonis for the Chase On the fore-ground of a large landscape, Adonis in his huntsman's cap and dress, is seen holding three dogs and his lance, and comes at the moment of his departure for the chase, to take leave of Venus who endeavours to retain him, but in vain, as Diana, who appears in the sky, is pouring her influence over Adonis. Near them, under some trees, the infant Cupid lies asleep (Titian)|The Departure of Adonis for the Chase On the fore-ground of a large landscape, Adonis in his huntsman's cap and dress, is seen holding three dogs and his lance, and comes at the moment of his departure for the chase, to take leave of Venus who endeavours to retain him, but in vain, as Diana, who appears in the sky, is pouring her influence over Adonis. Near them, under some trees, the infant Cupid lies asleep]] réalisée par Titian, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Chalmers au prix de 267.15 £. [69]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Madona with Our Saviour and St. John The Virgin is sitting in a landscape, holding the infant Jesus on her lap; she is dressed in a scarlet robe, and blue drapery, which descends to her feet; under the ray of glory, over her head, a light grey veil is thrown back, falling down to her waist. The Infant is seen in full face, the lower part of his body circled by a bandage of white linen; he is crowned with glory, and smiles benignantly on the little St. John, who is standing beside him, leaning on a cross, with a skin covered with grey stuff, thrown across his right shoulder ... it was formerly in the Colonna palace, at Rome (Andrea del Sarto)|The Madona with Our Saviour and St. John The Virgin is sitting in a landscape, holding the infant Jesus on her lap; she is dressed in a scarlet robe, and blue drapery, which descends to her feet; under the ray of glory, over her head, a light grey veil is thrown back, falling down to her waist. The Infant is seen in full face, the lower part of his body circled by a bandage of white linen; he is crowned with glory, and smiles benignantly on the little St. John, who is standing beside him, leaning on a cross, with a skin covered with grey stuff, thrown across his right shoulder ... it was formerly in the Colonna palace, at Rome]] réalisée par Andrea del Sarto, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Morris au prix de 840.0 £. [70]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Basket of Grapes In a journey which Sir Joshua Reynolds made to Flanders, fifteen or sixteen years ago, he bought at Antwerp, this celebrated picture ... and ... we obtained it of him, and it was with this picture, we began the present collection. We see at the door of a cellar, the entrance of which is decorated with sculpture, a woman carrying a basket of grapes, and behind her, a large parrot on it's perch -- a man advanced in years, and a young servant maid, who holds a lighted candle in her hand, have already entered the cellar, to prepare for the depositing of the grapes, and are in the inside, waiting near the entrance ... The old man seeing that the servant's hands are occupied, profits of the occasion, and takes the liberty of putting his upon her bosom, which makes them all laugh (Jordaens)|The Basket of Grapes In a journey which Sir Joshua Reynolds made to Flanders, fifteen or sixteen years ago, he bought at Antwerp, this celebrated picture ... and ... we obtained it of him, and it was with this picture, we began the present collection. We see at the door of a cellar, the entrance of which is decorated with sculpture, a woman carrying a basket of grapes, and behind her, a large parrot on it's perch -- a man advanced in years, and a young servant maid, who holds a lighted candle in her hand, have already entered the cellar, to prepare for the depositing of the grapes, and are in the inside, waiting near the entrance ... The old man seeing that the servant's hands are occupied, profits of the occasion, and takes the liberty of putting his upon her bosom, which makes them all laugh]] réalisée par Jordaens, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Chalmers au prix de 94.10 £. [71]
  • 1802.03.18/ maison de ventes : Skinner and Dyke. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Two Pictures of Friars at Devotion The two performances ... represent friars of the Bernadine and Benedictine orders, praying and meditating in a rugged retreat; among the rocks. The Bernadines are dressed in white, their heads and feet bare; -- a crucifix is erected on a rock which serves as an altar in the solitude; and a monk is kneeling before it, one of his hands stretched over the altar, and the other on his breast; -- behind him, to the right of the picture, another monk is kneeling with his arms extended, and his eyes fixed with fervent devotion, on the crucifix; -- a third is on the left of the picture, half reclining over a stone, his arms crossed, his cowl thrown over his head, and praying at a corner of the altar. A group of Benedictines, are in the centre of the other picture, one of whom seated on the fragment of a rock, is reading a book to those who surround him; -- an old friar with a cross in his arms, is leaning on the same stone; whilst towards the left of the picture, a young monk is sitting on the ground, his hands joined, his scourge tied round his body, and while his whole attention is taken up with the reading, his eyes are rivetted on a crucifix which is fixed to the trunk of a tree, on the opposite side (Andrea Sacchi)|Two Pictures of Friars at Devotion The two performances ... represent friars of the Bernadine and Benedictine orders, praying and meditating in a rugged retreat; among the rocks. The Bernadines are dressed in white, their heads and feet bare; -- a crucifix is erected on a rock which serves as an altar in the solitude; and a monk is kneeling before it, one of his hands stretched over the altar, and the other on his breast; -- behind him, to the right of the picture, another monk is kneeling with his arms extended, and his eyes fixed with fervent devotion, on the crucifix; -- a third is on the left of the picture, half reclining over a stone, his arms crossed, his cowl thrown over his head, and praying at a corner of the altar. A group of Benedictines, are in the centre of the other picture, one of whom seated on the fragment of a rock, is reading a book to those who surround him; -- an old friar with a cross in his arms, is leaning on the same stone; whilst towards the left of the picture, a young monk is sitting on the ground, his hands joined, his scourge tied round his body, and while his whole attention is taken up with the reading, his eyes are rivetted on a crucifix which is fixed to the trunk of a tree, on the opposite side]] réalisée par Andrea Sacchi, vendue par [[[Noel Desenfans]]], achetée par Bullock au prix de 32.11 £. [77]
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