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  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A naked Venus in a reclining Position, with her Back against a Tree, and her left Leg drawn up under her; a narrow Veil is suspended from her Shoulders and winds round her Waist. With a languishing look, directed to a Satyr, she passes her right Arm around his Neck above his Shoulders, while her left sinks down on the red Garment upon which she lies: the Satyr enfolds her with his left Arm above her Shoulders: behind is Cupid breaking an Arrow across his Knee. There is another Satyr, with his Arm screening his Eyes against the Rays of the Sun, and viewing her in Rapture. The Scene is in a beautiful Landscape, strongly illumined by the Sun (Titian Vecelli)|A naked Venus in a reclining Position, with her Back against a Tree, and her left Leg drawn up under her; a narrow Veil is suspended from her Shoulders and winds round her Waist. With a languishing look, directed to a Satyr, she passes her right Arm around his Neck above his Shoulders, while her left sinks down on the red Garment upon which she lies: the Satyr enfolds her with his left Arm above her Shoulders: behind is Cupid breaking an Arrow across his Knee. There is another Satyr, with his Arm screening his Eyes against the Rays of the Sun, and viewing her in Rapture. The Scene is in a beautiful Landscape, strongly illumined by the Sun]] réalisée par Titian Vecelli, vendue par Joseph Lemmer, achetée par Smith au prix de 52.10 £. [1]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Madona, the Child, and St. John. -- Christ is represented sitting on a Step of an old ruinous Building, and supporting himself with his right Hand; his Face is turned towards the Virgin, to whom he likewise extends his left Hand; she appears to hold him. -- St. John is kneeling with a Cross, and Joseph entering the ancient Building with Light. In the back Ground are a Hill and some Habitations; the middle Ground is filled with a Landscape near Rome with Temples and Palaces. As it would be impossible to speak in adequate Terms of the Merits of this unrivalled Painting, it may suffice here to mention, that it is executed in the last Style of this Master -- a chef d'oeuvre (Raphael Sanctio da Urbino)|Madona, the Child, and St. John. -- Christ is represented sitting on a Step of an old ruinous Building, and supporting himself with his right Hand; his Face is turned towards the Virgin, to whom he likewise extends his left Hand; she appears to hold him. -- St. John is kneeling with a Cross, and Joseph entering the ancient Building with Light. In the back Ground are a Hill and some Habitations; the middle Ground is filled with a Landscape near Rome with Temples and Palaces. As it would be impossible to speak in adequate Terms of the Merits of this unrivalled Painting, it may suffice here to mention, that it is executed in the last Style of this Master -- a chef d'oeuvre]] réalisée par Raphael Sanctio da Urbino, vendue par Joseph Lemmer, achetée par [[[Illegible]]] au prix de 1400 gs. [2]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Landscape without Figures. This Painting, even viewed at a small Distance, exhibits Proofs of the highest finishing: notwithstanding its limited Size, the Colours are laid on thick and bold, so as to render it uncommonly attractive and pleasing to the Eye (Gasper Poussin, or Dughet)|Landscape without Figures. This Painting, even viewed at a small Distance, exhibits Proofs of the highest finishing: notwithstanding its limited Size, the Colours are laid on thick and bold, so as to render it uncommonly attractive and pleasing to the Eye]] réalisée par Gasper Poussin, or Dughet, vendue par Joseph Lemmer au prix de 2.2 £. [4]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Conversation Piece, comprising six Persons of rank and other subjects of an inferior Nature. In the Apartment are suspended two Pictures, one representing Lot and his Daughters, the other a Superporte with two Geniuses, one of whom holds a Cornucopiae -- the Costume is Antient. Too much Praise cannot be given to this Master, famous for his Compositions, for delicate and yet masterly touch (Johann Horemans)|A Conversation Piece, comprising six Persons of rank and other subjects of an inferior Nature. In the Apartment are suspended two Pictures, one representing Lot and his Daughters, the other a Superporte with two Geniuses, one of whom holds a Cornucopiae -- the Costume is Antient. Too much Praise cannot be given to this Master, famous for his Compositions, for delicate and yet masterly touch]] réalisée par Johann Horemans, vendue par Joseph Lemmer au prix de 3.17 £. [11]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Bacchante. This Master has only subscribed the initials H. de C. whose Name it is, however, to be hoped, will not remain obscure much longer The naked figures are delicate and soft; and the colouring is natural. The colouring and most probably the pigeons are the labour of the celebrated Johann, commonly called Velvet Breughel (H. de C.)|A Bacchante. This Master has only subscribed the initials H. de C. whose Name it is, however, to be hoped, will not remain obscure much longer The naked figures are delicate and soft; and the colouring is natural. The colouring and most probably the pigeons are the labour of the celebrated Johann, commonly called Velvet Breughel]] réalisée par H. de C., vendue par Joseph Lemmer au prix de 2.4 £. [13]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Magdalen, in a beautiful Landscape, reclining against a Rock, and supporting herself with her right Hand; her left Hand is extended towards Heaven, and her Countenance expressive of enthusiastic Joy; -- an Angel is hovering above her with a Crown in his Hand. The Invention is grand and elegant; the colouring is pleasing and harmonious (Baldassare Franchescini, called Volterrano)|Magdalen, in a beautiful Landscape, reclining against a Rock, and supporting herself with her right Hand; her left Hand is extended towards Heaven, and her Countenance expressive of enthusiastic Joy; -- an Angel is hovering above her with a Crown in his Hand. The Invention is grand and elegant; the colouring is pleasing and harmonious]] réalisée par Baldassare Franchescini, called Volterrano, vendue par Joseph Lemmer au prix de 2.12 £. [16]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of a venerable old Man, with a grey Beard, and a Hand most exquisitely executed. This Painting is in a peculiarly light and delicate Manner, and yet displays a Boldness and a Touch which cannot fail to render it worthy the Notice of the Cognoscenti (Paul Rembrandt)|Portrait of a venerable old Man, with a grey Beard, and a Hand most exquisitely executed. This Painting is in a peculiarly light and delicate Manner, and yet displays a Boldness and a Touch which cannot fail to render it worthy the Notice of the Cognoscenti]] réalisée par Paul Rembrandt, vendue par Joseph Lemmer au prix de 4.0 [?] £. [23]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of a Person of Rank (but not yet ascertained by the Proprietor of this Collection) dressed in black, with a white Ruff and Gold Chain about his Neck. The Colouring is brilliant, and possessed of all that delicacy and peculiarity of Style, for which Titian was so highly esteemed (Titian)|Portrait of a Person of Rank (but not yet ascertained by the Proprietor of this Collection) dressed in black, with a white Ruff and Gold Chain about his Neck. The Colouring is brilliant, and possessed of all that delicacy and peculiarity of Style, for which Titian was so highly esteemed]] réalisée par Titian, vendue par Joseph Lemmer au prix de 3.5 £. [25]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Sketch of a brunet Cupid. -- The Forefinger of his left Hand is applied to his Mouth; with his right Hand he holds a Tablet to his Breast, having a Handle and String, by which it may be suspended. The Style is grandioso, and produces a most striking Effect (Parmegiano)|A Sketch of a brunet Cupid. -- The Forefinger of his left Hand is applied to his Mouth; with his right Hand he holds a Tablet to his Breast, having a Handle and String, by which it may be suspended. The Style is grandioso, and produces a most striking Effect]] réalisée par Parmegiano, vendue par Joseph Lemmer au prix de 3.5 £. [26]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A mountainous Landscape, with a Man sitting near a large Stone Bridge; opposite to him is a Shepherdess spinning, surrounded by Cattle: towards the back Ground, close to a young Tree and the Stump of another, is a Cow being milked: at the farther End, a beautiful blue Sky appears, intermixed with light Clouds (Nicholas Berchem)|A mountainous Landscape, with a Man sitting near a large Stone Bridge; opposite to him is a Shepherdess spinning, surrounded by Cattle: towards the back Ground, close to a young Tree and the Stump of another, is a Cow being milked: at the farther End, a beautiful blue Sky appears, intermixed with light Clouds]] réalisée par Nicholas Berchem, vendue par Joseph Lemmer au prix de 2.14 £. [27]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A contrite Saint in a most beautiful Landscape, above whom are the heads of several angels. This master is an excellent colourist; his pencil fresh and lively; his Manner delicate, and his Taste elegant and correct (Benedetto Luti, called Cavaliere Luti (a pupil of Ciroferri))|A contrite Saint in a most beautiful Landscape, above whom are the heads of several angels. This master is an excellent colourist; his pencil fresh and lively; his Manner delicate, and his Taste elegant and correct]] réalisée par Benedetto Luti, called Cavaliere Luti (a pupil of Ciroferri), vendue par Joseph Lemmer au prix de 3.0 £. [30]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Three flying Cupids, one of whom has a Basket with Pigeons, and another, underneath, a Bird Nest. The Flowers are uncommonly beautiful and lively, by the masterly hand of Velvet Breughel, so justly celebrated for his landscape, which is like Nature itself. Of these Cupids thereis not only an old Print, but it has been Engraved by Caroline Watson (Pilippo Laura)|Three flying Cupids, one of whom has a Basket with Pigeons, and another, underneath, a Bird Nest. The Flowers are uncommonly beautiful and lively, by the masterly hand of Velvet Breughel, so justly celebrated for his landscape, which is like Nature itself. Of these Cupids thereis not only an old Print, but it has been Engraved by Caroline Watson]] réalisée par Pilippo Laura, vendue par Joseph Lemmer au prix de 8.0 £. [31]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Cabinet Piece, representing God the Father and Christ, who embraces a cross, and is attended by an Angel in the clouds, appearing to a priest, who is in the habit of a Jesuit. The greatest artists have allowed this to be a finished painting, worthy of so eminent and favorite a master. It is distinguished not only by the manner of its execution, but likewise by the beautiful colouring and exquisite touch (P.P. Rubens)|A Cabinet Piece, representing God the Father and Christ, who embraces a cross, and is attended by an Angel in the clouds, appearing to a priest, who is in the habit of a Jesuit. The greatest artists have allowed this to be a finished painting, worthy of so eminent and favorite a master. It is distinguished not only by the manner of its execution, but likewise by the beautiful colouring and exquisite touch]] réalisée par P.P. Rubens, vendue par Joseph Lemmer, achetée par [[[Illegible]]] au prix de 10.10 £. [42]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Annunciation of the Angels, a Composition truly majestic, comprising 25 Figures and Heads, and in which, it is presumed, will be found all those Qualities, which are naturally expected in a finished Picture of Guido, especially where the Subject itself is pleasing. The same might be inferred from this Piece, what has been generally stated of his Performances, namely, That Guido was an Artist of the first Order; that his Paintings are remarkable for their Grandeur, Suavity, and Attraction; that his Manner is delicate, his Pencil animated and light; that the Idea is sketched with Correctness, and his Colouring lively and pure; that his Heads, Hands and Feet are graceful; his Drapery extended in broad Folds with Taste, and his delicate Shades are productive of the greatest Effect. But what redounds so much to the Honour of the Master in this Painting, is the Majesty of God, in which he far surpasses the remaining Figures; thus exhibiting the most perfect divine Being which the Pencil can express. By pursuing this Manner, Guido has not only known, but likewise been enabled to attain the true Object of his Idea in every Particular (Giudo Reni)|The Annunciation of the Angels, a Composition truly majestic, comprising 25 Figures and Heads, and in which, it is presumed, will be found all those Qualities, which are naturally expected in a finished Picture of Guido, especially where the Subject itself is pleasing. The same might be inferred from this Piece, what has been generally stated of his Performances, namely, That Guido was an Artist of the first Order; that his Paintings are remarkable for their Grandeur, Suavity, and Attraction; that his Manner is delicate, his Pencil animated and light; that the Idea is sketched with Correctness, and his Colouring lively and pure; that his Heads, Hands and Feet are graceful; his Drapery extended in broad Folds with Taste, and his delicate Shades are productive of the greatest Effect. But what redounds so much to the Honour of the Master in this Painting, is the Majesty of God, in which he far surpasses the remaining Figures; thus exhibiting the most perfect divine Being which the Pencil can express. By pursuing this Manner, Guido has not only known, but likewise been enabled to attain the true Object of his Idea in every Particular]] réalisée par Giudo Reni, vendue par Joseph Lemmer, achetée par [[[Illegible]]] au prix de 194.5 £. [44]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Laurence the Martyr, with one Hand extended as if imploring Divine Aid; above are two Angels, one of whom holds out to him a Palm-Branch; beside him are three Guards in Armour, one of whom has a Standard and is mounted on a Horse, and four Executioners. This celebrated Titian, a Master of the first Eminence, and Albert Durer, who was so highly esteemed by Raphael, are represented among the Spectators. On one Side is a Stone Pedestal with an antique Figure; in the Middle is a Ring, in which is placed a lighted Torch. His Pencil is delicate, and at the same Time grand, and even superior to that of his Master Giorgione; his Tints of Shade do not liquify with the brighter Colours, but are laid on quite pure, and his Colours still retain their original Liveliness (Titian Vecelli)|St. Laurence the Martyr, with one Hand extended as if imploring Divine Aid; above are two Angels, one of whom holds out to him a Palm-Branch; beside him are three Guards in Armour, one of whom has a Standard and is mounted on a Horse, and four Executioners. This celebrated Titian, a Master of the first Eminence, and Albert Durer, who was so highly esteemed by Raphael, are represented among the Spectators. On one Side is a Stone Pedestal with an antique Figure; in the Middle is a Ring, in which is placed a lighted Torch. His Pencil is delicate, and at the same Time grand, and even superior to that of his Master Giorgione; his Tints of Shade do not liquify with the brighter Colours, but are laid on quite pure, and his Colours still retain their original Liveliness]] réalisée par Titian Vecelli, vendue par Joseph Lemmer, achetée par [[[Illegible]]] au prix de 50.8 £. [45]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Peter conducted from Prison by an Angel. Before the Gate is a Guard asleep; above, the Heads of three Angels, painted in an extremely grand and bold Style. Near the Angel is introduced the Remains of an antique Statue, resembling in Colour the Stone, upon which the Cupid by Corregio, (which is likewise to be seen in this Collection) stands with one Foot (Corregio)|Peter conducted from Prison by an Angel. Before the Gate is a Guard asleep; above, the Heads of three Angels, painted in an extremely grand and bold Style. Near the Angel is introduced the Remains of an antique Statue, resembling in Colour the Stone, upon which the Cupid by Corregio, (which is likewise to be seen in this Collection) stands with one Foot]] réalisée par Corregio, vendue par Joseph Lemmer, achetée par [[[Illegible]]] au prix de 378.0 £. [46]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Ascension of the Virgin Mary. Above the Virgin, who appears in the Clouds surrounded by Angels, is God, likewise attended by Angels. -- Beneath is a beautiful Sky. The Apostles are Spectators of the Scene Poussin called this Master le Peintre par excellence, and placed some of his Pictures, (for instance, his St. Hieronymus) among the first class of the chef d'oeuvres of the Art -- a Proof of the high Estimation in which he held him. It may farther be said in praise of the Painting, that not only the Colouring of the fifty-four Figures and Heads are perfectly harmonious; but that the Design is exquisite and the Expression in the Countenances of all just and natural, with the strictest Attention to Variety; and the Hands and Feet actually appear to be in Motion (Zampieri, or Domenichino)|The Ascension of the Virgin Mary. Above the Virgin, who appears in the Clouds surrounded by Angels, is God, likewise attended by Angels. -- Beneath is a beautiful Sky. The Apostles are Spectators of the Scene Poussin called this Master le Peintre par excellence, and placed some of his Pictures, (for instance, his St. Hieronymus) among the first class of the chef d'oeuvres of the Art -- a Proof of the high Estimation in which he held him. It may farther be said in praise of the Painting, that not only the Colouring of the fifty-four Figures and Heads are perfectly harmonious; but that the Design is exquisite and the Expression in the Countenances of all just and natural, with the strictest Attention to Variety; and the Hands and Feet actually appear to be in Motion]] réalisée par Zampieri, or Domenichino, vendue par Joseph Lemmer, achetée par [[[Illegible]]] au prix de 504.0 £. [47]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Flight into Egypt, Companion to No. 45, where Peter is conducted from Prison by an Angel. This Painting, which, in certain respects, with Connoisseurs claims the preference to No. 45, contains not only the Infant Jesus, Mary and Joseph, with the usual Appendages (namely the Ass and Palm Tree, finely executed), but likewise two Angels, in a different colouring and Manner, a beautiful moon, a young tree and the trunk of another, painted in a most inimitable Style The Head of the Infant Jesus, on which the Blue reflection of the broad-folded Cloak (in the same manner, as the Yellow with a redish cast in the representation of Cupid), is beautifully introduced, possesses an uncommon fluency, and appears notwithstanding full and like the Grecian profile of Mary, painted in the grandest Style. Nor can less be said in the praise of the manly and expressive countenance of Joseph, which is inimitably portrayed. The fine and masterly execution of the Hands, Feet, Garments, &c. of Mary and Joseph, contributes at the same time, to render this Performance of Corregio of inestimable value. On black polished stone (Corregio)|The Flight into Egypt, Companion to No. 45, where Peter is conducted from Prison by an Angel. This Painting, which, in certain respects, with Connoisseurs claims the preference to No. 45, contains not only the Infant Jesus, Mary and Joseph, with the usual Appendages (namely the Ass and Palm Tree, finely executed), but likewise two Angels, in a different colouring and Manner, a beautiful moon, a young tree and the trunk of another, painted in a most inimitable Style The Head of the Infant Jesus, on which the Blue reflection of the broad-folded Cloak (in the same manner, as the Yellow with a redish cast in the representation of Cupid), is beautifully introduced, possesses an uncommon fluency, and appears notwithstanding full and like the Grecian profile of Mary, painted in the grandest Style. Nor can less be said in the praise of the manly and expressive countenance of Joseph, which is inimitably portrayed. The fine and masterly execution of the Hands, Feet, Garments, &c. of Mary and Joseph, contributes at the same time, to render this Performance of Corregio of inestimable value. On black polished stone]] réalisée par Corregio, vendue par Joseph Lemmer, achetée par [[[Illegible]]] au prix de 860 gs. [48]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Elizabeth and St. John. A painting neither in his first nor last Time, but in the transit to the latter. The following Observations are the characteristics by which this Piece is distinguished from the celebrated "Madona della Sedgiola," or, Mary sitting on a Stool with Christ in her Lap, and St. John behind, which was repeated by him from this Composition with certain alterations: Namely, -- This Picture was painted at an earlier Period This painting is quadrangular, while the other is round, which, with a variety of other circumstances may be observed by comparing it with the engraving Elizabeth is said to have been painted in the transit to the last manner, and the Madona in the last itself ... The Ornaments on the Stripes of the Shawl are different ... Elizabeth has a Girdle, on which is an Anagram, and which Marc Antionio ... is said to have introduced in several Prints after Raphael The Drapery over the left Knee is different ... John is holding a Cross, which renders his whole Hand visible; before him is the Lamb: but Jesus in the Picture of the Madona conceals his Hand in the Bosom of the Madona, and has no Appendage with him This Picture is painted on one entire Pannel of uncommon breadth, and rendered remarkable by the following circumstance: three Knots appearing on the back part of Wood, but three small Pieces differently shaped have been ingeniously inserted in the Front The preceding was excerpted (Raphael Sanctio da Urbino)|Elizabeth and St. John. A painting neither in his first nor last Time, but in the transit to the latter. The following Observations are the characteristics by which this Piece is distinguished from the celebrated "Madona della Sedgiola," or, Mary sitting on a Stool with Christ in her Lap, and St. John behind, which was repeated by him from this Composition with certain alterations: Namely, -- This Picture was painted at an earlier Period This painting is quadrangular, while the other is round, which, with a variety of other circumstances may be observed by comparing it with the engraving Elizabeth is said to have been painted in the transit to the last manner, and the Madona in the last itself ... The Ornaments on the Stripes of the Shawl are different ... Elizabeth has a Girdle, on which is an Anagram, and which Marc Antionio ... is said to have introduced in several Prints after Raphael The Drapery over the left Knee is different ... John is holding a Cross, which renders his whole Hand visible; before him is the Lamb: but Jesus in the Picture of the Madona conceals his Hand in the Bosom of the Madona, and has no Appendage with him This Picture is painted on one entire Pannel of uncommon breadth, and rendered remarkable by the following circumstance: three Knots appearing on the back part of Wood, but three small Pieces differently shaped have been ingeniously inserted in the Front The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par Raphael Sanctio da Urbino, vendue par Joseph Lemmer, achetée par [[[Illegible]]] au prix de 290 gs. [49]
  • 1803.06.16/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cupid, with his right Foot drawn back, and his left resting elevated on a Stone. In his left Hand he holds forwards his Bow already charged with an Arrow, which, with a smiling, or rather archful Mien, he seems on the Point of shooting off. Artists as well as Connoisseurs have pronounced this Painting the ne plus ultra of the Art, not only on Account of its Originality, but also from its eminent Qualities as a Corregio. The inestimable Value of this Piece will be the more readily admitted, if the chiaro scuro be considered, with Respect to its uncommon Strenth, Mellowness and Harmony, so characteristic of all the Performances of this great Master, and for which Corregio was so justly celebrated: -- This has been unanimously acknowledged by the first Artists in their Writings, as well as in their Discourses. But what renders this Painting still more valuable (if possible) is, that the Subject is Youth, the most difficult to be represented by the Art, and in which Corregio excelled (Antonio Corregio or de Allegris)|Cupid, with his right Foot drawn back, and his left resting elevated on a Stone. In his left Hand he holds forwards his Bow already charged with an Arrow, which, with a smiling, or rather archful Mien, he seems on the Point of shooting off. Artists as well as Connoisseurs have pronounced this Painting the ne plus ultra of the Art, not only on Account of its Originality, but also from its eminent Qualities as a Corregio. The inestimable Value of this Piece will be the more readily admitted, if the chiaro scuro be considered, with Respect to its uncommon Strenth, Mellowness and Harmony, so characteristic of all the Performances of this great Master, and for which Corregio was so justly celebrated: -- This has been unanimously acknowledged by the first Artists in their Writings, as well as in their Discourses. But what renders this Painting still more valuable (if possible) is, that the Subject is Youth, the most difficult to be represented by the Art, and in which Corregio excelled]] réalisée par Antonio Corregio or de Allegris, vendue par Joseph Lemmer, achetée par [[[Illegible]]] au prix de 850 gs. [50]
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