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  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Furius Camillus sending back the schoolmaster of Faleri, who had treacherously delivered up his scholars to the Romans their enemies, Nicolo Poussin. This truly classical and learned picture, which is described by Felibien, was painted in the year 1634 for M. Passart, accomptant general of France, and afterwards passed into the royal collection. Poussin in a letter to the Sieur Stella mentions this valuable performance as his most sublime composition (Nicolo Poussin)|Furius Camillus sending back the schoolmaster of Faleri, who had treacherously delivered up his scholars to the Romans their enemies, Nicolo Poussin. This truly classical and learned picture, which is described by Felibien, was painted in the year 1634 for M. Passart, accomptant general of France, and afterwards passed into the royal collection. Poussin in a letter to the Sieur Stella mentions this valuable performance as his most sublime composition]] réalisée par Nicolo Poussin, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [111]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A grand bacchanalian fête, in honour of Priapus. The original spirit of this classical master appears in every touch of the pencil, and demonstrates an unrivalled superiority in composition and expression; the landscape peculiarly warm and glowing, and wonderfully appropriate to the scene of revelry in which the nymphs, satyrs, men, and boys are so deeply engaged (Nicolo Poussin)|A grand bacchanalian fête, in honour of Priapus. The original spirit of this classical master appears in every touch of the pencil, and demonstrates an unrivalled superiority in composition and expression; the landscape peculiarly warm and glowing, and wonderfully appropriate to the scene of revelry in which the nymphs, satyrs, men, and boys are so deeply engaged]] réalisée par Nicolo Poussin. [113]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The holy family with St. John, as large as life, one of the most valuable productions of Pordenone, and must convince the connoisseur that Titian had sufficient reason to be jealous of the wonderful powers of this great master, from the cabinet of Monsieur de Calonne (Pordenone)|The holy family with St. John, as large as life, one of the most valuable productions of Pordenone, and must convince the connoisseur that Titian had sufficient reason to be jealous of the wonderful powers of this great master, from the cabinet of Monsieur de Calonne]] réalisée par Pordenone. [128]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Charles XII. of Sweden, painted from life by David Wolkast, an eminent Swedish painter, presented by that monarch to Stanislaus, King of Poland, who afterwards gave it to the Marechal de Choiseul-Stainville, and is now the property of the Duke de Choiseul (David Wolkast)|Portrait of Charles XII. of Sweden, painted from life by David Wolkast, an eminent Swedish painter, presented by that monarch to Stanislaus, King of Poland, who afterwards gave it to the Marechal de Choiseul-Stainville, and is now the property of the Duke de Choiseul]] réalisée par David Wolkast. [163]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Holy Family, with Saint Catherine; Nicolo Poussin. This superb and valuable picture was painted for Cardinal Richlieu, who is represented in the character of Joseph; his favourite Mistress as St. Catherine, with their beautiful child, in the character of our Saviour (Nicolo Poussin)|The Holy Family, with Saint Catherine; Nicolo Poussin. This superb and valuable picture was painted for Cardinal Richlieu, who is represented in the character of Joseph; his favourite Mistress as St. Catherine, with their beautiful child, in the character of our Saviour]] réalisée par Nicolo Poussin. [165]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A warm romantic landscape, with the interesting fable of the old man, recommending unanimity to his sons, and proving its utility by the bundle of sticks, this sublime picture ranks as the most valuable production of Salvator Rosa. It was purchased out of one of the Palaces at Messina, in Sicily, by the late Mr. Gavin Hamilton (Salvator Rosa)|A warm romantic landscape, with the interesting fable of the old man, recommending unanimity to his sons, and proving its utility by the bundle of sticks, this sublime picture ranks as the most valuable production of Salvator Rosa. It was purchased out of one of the Palaces at Messina, in Sicily, by the late Mr. Gavin Hamilton]] réalisée par Salvator Rosa. [177]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["The fair of Leyden" from the cabinet of the Burgomaster Van Der Mark, containing near one hundred figures, actively employed in dancing, drinking, gambling and gallantry, universally esteemed one of the most amusing and valuable compositions of Jean Stein. Sir Joshua Reynolds considered this great Master, superior in point of expression and character, to all the painters of the Dutch and Flemish Schools (Jean Stein)|"The fair of Leyden" from the cabinet of the Burgomaster Van Der Mark, containing near one hundred figures, actively employed in dancing, drinking, gambling and gallantry, universally esteemed one of the most amusing and valuable compositions of Jean Stein. Sir Joshua Reynolds considered this great Master, superior in point of expression and character, to all the painters of the Dutch and Flemish Schools]] réalisée par Jean Stein. [198]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Pascal Cicogna Doge of Venice, placing a chain of gold about the neck of Giacomo Bassan the celebrated painter, who to perpetuate the honour thus conferred upon him, painted this beautiful representation of the ceremony, and presented it to the Doge (Giacomo Bassan)|Pascal Cicogna Doge of Venice, placing a chain of gold about the neck of Giacomo Bassan the celebrated painter, who to perpetuate the honour thus conferred upon him, painted this beautiful representation of the ceremony, and presented it to the Doge]] réalisée par Giacomo Bassan. [205]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Noah and his family employed in building the Ark, a variety of animals, birds, &c. appear already assembled to take shelter from the approaching deluge; the implements of husbandry, wearing apparel, domestic utensils, &c. most inimitably represented (Giacomo Bassan)|Noah and his family employed in building the Ark, a variety of animals, birds, &c. appear already assembled to take shelter from the approaching deluge; the implements of husbandry, wearing apparel, domestic utensils, &c. most inimitably represented]] réalisée par Giacomo Bassan. [208]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Salvator Mundi, Carlo Dolce. Whether we contemplate the divine resignation of the character, the correctness of the drawing, or the richness of the colouring, this Picture may justly rank as one of the most valuable productions of the above highly esteemed master (Carlo Dolce)|The Salvator Mundi, Carlo Dolce. Whether we contemplate the divine resignation of the character, the correctness of the drawing, or the richness of the colouring, this Picture may justly rank as one of the most valuable productions of the above highly esteemed master]] réalisée par Carlo Dolce. [237]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A grand romantic Landscape, with Rivers, Rocks, and mountains agreeably interspersed, Nicolo Poussin; the classical Fable of Hercules and Dejanira is beautifully introduced. This Picture with its companion, No. 1154, are consigned from Naples (Nicolo Poussin)|A grand romantic Landscape, with Rivers, Rocks, and mountains agreeably interspersed, Nicolo Poussin; the classical Fable of Hercules and Dejanira is beautifully introduced. This Picture with its companion, No. 1154, are consigned from Naples]] réalisée par Nicolo Poussin. [238]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Adonis being killed by a wild Boar, is discovered lifeless by Venus, who descends from her celestial Car, to bewail the untimely fate of her youthful favorite; Sebastian Bourdon. This interesting and classical story is enriched with a great variety of figures (Sebastian Bourdon)|Adonis being killed by a wild Boar, is discovered lifeless by Venus, who descends from her celestial Car, to bewail the untimely fate of her youthful favorite; Sebastian Bourdon. This interesting and classical story is enriched with a great variety of figures]] réalisée par Sebastian Bourdon. [239]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Zaleucus King of the Locrians enacted a law, that Adulterers should be punished with the loss of sight; soon after, his own son was found guilty of Adultery, and condemned to suffer the penalty. Immense crowds of Spectators assembled to witness the dreadful operation, and the youth had already been deprived of an eye, when the father in extreme agitation entreated, that the remainder of the punishment might be inflicted upon himself, and actually suffered the loss of one of his own eyes, to prevent his son being rendered totally blind. This truly astonishing performance contains near one thousand interesting figures, in perfect preservation (Julio Romano)|Zaleucus King of the Locrians enacted a law, that Adulterers should be punished with the loss of sight; soon after, his own son was found guilty of Adultery, and condemned to suffer the penalty. Immense crowds of Spectators assembled to witness the dreadful operation, and the youth had already been deprived of an eye, when the father in extreme agitation entreated, that the remainder of the punishment might be inflicted upon himself, and actually suffered the loss of one of his own eyes, to prevent his son being rendered totally blind. This truly astonishing performance contains near one thousand interesting figures, in perfect preservation]] réalisée par Julio Romano. [247]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[King Ahasuerus presenting his ring to Queen Esther -- "Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the King's name, and seal it with the King's ring; for the writing which is written in the King's Name, and sealed with the King's ring, may no man reverse." Esther, Chap. viii. Verse 8. This fascinating performance is considered one of the most valuable produuctions of Carlo Dolce (Carlo Dolce)|King Ahasuerus presenting his ring to Queen Esther -- "Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the King's name, and seal it with the King's ring; for the writing which is written in the King's Name, and sealed with the King's ring, may no man reverse." Esther, Chap. viii. Verse 8. This fascinating performance is considered one of the most valuable produuctions of Carlo Dolce]] réalisée par Carlo Dolce, vendue par [[[Col Hamilton's Executors]]]. [259]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cicero impeaching Cataline, in the Temple of Jupiter Stator, containing Portraits of forty of the principal Roman Senators taken from Antique Statues and Medals, being the most learned and classical composition of the late Gavin Hamilton, painted at Rome, and universally admired by the most distinguished Cognoscenti (Gavin Hamilton)|Cicero impeaching Cataline, in the Temple of Jupiter Stator, containing Portraits of forty of the principal Roman Senators taken from Antique Statues and Medals, being the most learned and classical composition of the late Gavin Hamilton, painted at Rome, and universally admired by the most distinguished Cognoscenti]] réalisée par Gavin Hamilton. [260]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Our Saviour and the twelve Disciples at the last supper, Titian. Charles V. Emperor of Germany is represented as the Salvator Mundi. The portraits of Martin Luther, Paul Veronese, Giacomo Bassan, Tintoret, and of the author himself, are likewise to be found in this valuable performance, from the collection of the late Bishop of Bristol (Titian)|Our Saviour and the twelve Disciples at the last supper, Titian. Charles V. Emperor of Germany is represented as the Salvator Mundi. The portraits of Martin Luther, Paul Veronese, Giacomo Bassan, Tintoret, and of the author himself, are likewise to be found in this valuable performance, from the collection of the late Bishop of Bristol]] réalisée par Titian. [271]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Balthazar Denner, a native of Hamburgh, done by himself. No master ever imitated nature more closely than Denner; the pores of the skin, the liquid transparency of the eye, and every hair of the beard, being most perfectly delineated (Balthazar Denner)|Portrait of Balthazar Denner, a native of Hamburgh, done by himself. No master ever imitated nature more closely than Denner; the pores of the skin, the liquid transparency of the eye, and every hair of the beard, being most perfectly delineated]] réalisée par Balthazar Denner. [305]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Venus reclining, her female attendants busy preparing her dress, &c. from the celebrated Titian, in the Tribune at Rome. The late Earl of Bristol gave 500 guineas for this inimitable copy, which possesses all the delicacy and beauty of the famed original (Head)|Venus reclining, her female attendants busy preparing her dress, &c. from the celebrated Titian, in the Tribune at Rome. The late Earl of Bristol gave 500 guineas for this inimitable copy, which possesses all the delicacy and beauty of the famed original]] réalisée par Head, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [315]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view of Harlem, with an amazing extent of country, most beautifully represented, enriched with portraits of the painter and his lady, gentlemen returning from coursing, &c. &c. These two admirable performances are universally allowed to be the chef d'oeuvres of this great master of the Dutch school; price two thousand guineas (Van Goyen)|A view of Harlem, with an amazing extent of country, most beautifully represented, enriched with portraits of the painter and his lady, gentlemen returning from coursing, &c. &c. These two admirable performances are universally allowed to be the chef d'oeuvres of this great master of the Dutch school; price two thousand guineas]] réalisée par Van Goyen. [379]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Alcestes restored from the shades. This sublime and classical composition from Euripides, combining all the purity of the Roman with the elegance of the French school, represents the most affecting scene of antiquity, Hercules restoring Alcestes to her husband Admetus. It was painted for Mons. De Calonne, and esteemed without exception the most beautiful production of Menageo, the favourite pupil of David (Menageo)|Alcestes restored from the shades. This sublime and classical composition from Euripides, combining all the purity of the Roman with the elegance of the French school, represents the most affecting scene of antiquity, Hercules restoring Alcestes to her husband Admetus. It was painted for Mons. De Calonne, and esteemed without exception the most beautiful production of Menageo, the favourite pupil of David]] réalisée par Menageo. [391]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view of part of the harbour of Genoa, with the statue of the Farnese Hercules, ships, &c. Claude Lorraine. This truly valuable performance was painted for the Doria family, and always esteemed the principal ornament in the Doria palace at Genoa (Claude Lorraine)|A view of part of the harbour of Genoa, with the statue of the Farnese Hercules, ships, &c. Claude Lorraine. This truly valuable performance was painted for the Doria family, and always esteemed the principal ornament in the Doria palace at Genoa]] réalisée par Claude Lorraine, vendue par [[[John Humble]]]. [398]
  • 1804.05.08/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The death of Cleopatra. Runciman. After having experienced many cruel reverses of fortune, this beautiful and accomplished princess resolves to destroy herself; she is here represented with the poisonous asp held in her hand ready to inflict the mortal wound; two female attendants deeply afflicted with the desperate situation of their queen and sovereign, add considerably to the interest of this classical and valuable performance (Runciman)|The death of Cleopatra. Runciman. After having experienced many cruel reverses of fortune, this beautiful and accomplished princess resolves to destroy herself; she is here represented with the poisonous asp held in her hand ready to inflict the mortal wound; two female attendants deeply afflicted with the desperate situation of their queen and sovereign, add considerably to the interest of this classical and valuable performance]] réalisée par Runciman, vendue par [[[Mrs Grey?]]]. [411]