Ventes d'œuvres le 1810.06.16

1810.06.16/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Birth of the Virgin. In the front ground of the picture are several females, one holding the new-born Infant, while three beautiful Angels mixed in the group are assisting or devoutly expressing their gratitude for the recent event. The composition and design are elegant and pleasing, and the whole is relieved with the sweetest effect of the Chiaro Scuro. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition (Murillo)|The Birth of the Virgin. In the front ground of the picture are several females, one holding the new-born Infant, while three beautiful Angels mixed in the group are assisting or devoutly expressing their gratitude for the recent event. The composition and design are elegant and pleasing, and the whole is relieved with the sweetest effect of the Chiaro Scuro. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition]] réalisée par Murillo, vendue par [[[Harris]]] au prix de 252.0 £. [119]

1810.06.16/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Marriage of the Virgin. St. Joseph and the Virgin, surrounded by various figures, among which three Infants holding up the train are painted with particular sweetness. The modest deportment of the two principal figures, the various expression in the countenances of the by-standers, the richness of the draperies, and the the delicacy of the finishing, are charming traits of the Master's excellence in his art. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition (Murillo)|The Marriage of the Virgin. St. Joseph and the Virgin, surrounded by various figures, among which three Infants holding up the train are painted with particular sweetness. The modest deportment of the two principal figures, the various expression in the countenances of the by-standers, the richness of the draperies, and the the delicacy of the finishing, are charming traits of the Master's excellence in his art. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition]] réalisée par Murillo, vendue par [[[Harris]]] au prix de 577.10 £. [120]

1810.06.16/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Annunciation. The Virgin in devout attitude is addressed by the Angel on one knee pointing to the upper part of the picture where the dove is seen descending, and, as a rushing wind, making it's way thro' a multitude of beautiful Infants who are thrown into various playful attitudes -- a most splendid and brilliant display of colouring. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition (Murillo)|The Annunciation. The Virgin in devout attitude is addressed by the Angel on one knee pointing to the upper part of the picture where the dove is seen descending, and, as a rushing wind, making it's way thro' a multitude of beautiful Infants who are thrown into various playful attitudes -- a most splendid and brilliant display of colouring. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition]] réalisée par Murillo, vendue par [[[Harris]]], achetée par Sir W Curtis au prix de 399.0 £. [121]

1810.06.16/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Descent from the Cross. The Virgin supporting the dead Christ, two Infant Angels by, one of them having removed the crown of thorns from the head of the Saviour is directing the Spectator's attention to the principal object which is very finely painted; the darkness and solemnity of this picture is relieved by the glowing richness in the colouring of the Children. scarcely inferior to Titian. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition (Murillo)|The Descent from the Cross. The Virgin supporting the dead Christ, two Infant Angels by, one of them having removed the crown of thorns from the head of the Saviour is directing the Spectator's attention to the principal object which is very finely painted; the darkness and solemnity of this picture is relieved by the glowing richness in the colouring of the Children. scarcely inferior to Titian. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition]] réalisée par Murillo, vendue par [[[Harris]]], achetée par Lee au prix de 115.10 £. [122]

1810.06.16/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Death of the Virgin. The Virgin seated in bed, is surrounded by St. Joseph and the 12 Apostles, her eyes elevated towards Heaven, whence the Saviour appears hailing and encouraging her. This noble picture is truly a masterpiece of Art; the composition grand and impressive -- one among the nearer figures with clasped hands displays the poignancy of grief, and every other seems to take an active interest in the affecting scene. The handling is particularly free, in the rich and broad manner of Guido, the tone of colour mellow and particularly fine. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition (Murillo)|Death of the Virgin. The Virgin seated in bed, is surrounded by St. Joseph and the 12 Apostles, her eyes elevated towards Heaven, whence the Saviour appears hailing and encouraging her. This noble picture is truly a masterpiece of Art; the composition grand and impressive -- one among the nearer figures with clasped hands displays the poignancy of grief, and every other seems to take an active interest in the affecting scene. The handling is particularly free, in the rich and broad manner of Guido, the tone of colour mellow and particularly fine. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition]] réalisée par Murillo, vendue par [[[Harris]]], achetée par Lee au prix de 892.10 £. [123]

1810.06.16/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Assumption. The Virgin kneeling, the persons of the Holy Trinity holding a crown over her head; children in spirited attitudes and finely grouped, bearing palms and flowers, are mixed with the clouds beneath her. The coloring in this picture is fine, the faint purple light apparently proceeding from the Dove in the upper part of it, and playing round the head of the Virgin gives a delicacy to the remoter passages, and increases the richness of tone in the nearer objects of the picture. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition (Murillo)|The Assumption. The Virgin kneeling, the persons of the Holy Trinity holding a crown over her head; children in spirited attitudes and finely grouped, bearing palms and flowers, are mixed with the clouds beneath her. The coloring in this picture is fine, the faint purple light apparently proceeding from the Dove in the upper part of it, and playing round the head of the Virgin gives a delicacy to the remoter passages, and increases the richness of tone in the nearer objects of the picture. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition]] réalisée par Murillo, vendue par [[[Harris]]] au prix de 147.0 £. [124]

1810.06.16/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Triunfo de la Religion Mercenaria. A celebrated picture in which the great master has represented the Virgin holding the Infant Saviour in her lap, who in a graceful attitude is presenting the Scapularies to a Friar on his knees, and to a Royal Personage who has cast his Crown and Sceptre at his Feet and assumed the habit of the order. A multitude of beautiful Infants in the Clouds, one of whom bears an escutcheon proclaiming the authenticity and purity of the institution which had for it's object the redeeming of Captives. In this fine chef d'oeuvre the figures of the Virgin and Child are particularly elegant, and the countenances lovely; the lights are finely thrown and the coloring in the greatest harmony. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition (Murillo)|Triunfo de la Religion Mercenaria. A celebrated picture in which the great master has represented the Virgin holding the Infant Saviour in her lap, who in a graceful attitude is presenting the Scapularies to a Friar on his knees, and to a Royal Personage who has cast his Crown and Sceptre at his Feet and assumed the habit of the order. A multitude of beautiful Infants in the Clouds, one of whom bears an escutcheon proclaiming the authenticity and purity of the institution which had for it's object the redeeming of Captives. In this fine chef d'oeuvre the figures of the Virgin and Child are particularly elegant, and the countenances lovely; the lights are finely thrown and the coloring in the greatest harmony. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition]] réalisée par Murillo, vendue par [[[Harris]]] au prix de 840.0 £. [125]

1810.06.16/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Miracle of the Virgin assisting at Matins in the Convent of Ciervofrio on the day of Nativity, attended by St. Felix de Valois, one of the Patriarchs and Founders of the order of the Trinitarios, and numerous Female Saints -- a choir of Angels in the front of the picture form a mass of shadow, which increases the effect of light proceeding from the Virgin in the centre, and reflected on the Female figures, and Boys, who are seen flying in the vaulted roof of the Chapel, with scrolls and appropriate inscriptions. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition (Murillo)|The Miracle of the Virgin assisting at Matins in the Convent of Ciervofrio on the day of Nativity, attended by St. Felix de Valois, one of the Patriarchs and Founders of the order of the Trinitarios, and numerous Female Saints -- a choir of Angels in the front of the picture form a mass of shadow, which increases the effect of light proceeding from the Virgin in the centre, and reflected on the Female figures, and Boys, who are seen flying in the vaulted roof of the Chapel, with scrolls and appropriate inscriptions. The following Eight Superb Pictures representing the principal events in the life of the Virgin, were a part of the furniture of the Church of the Convent of the Trinidad at Seville. They were purchased at a very considerable price and were removed with much difficulty, on the late approach of the French to Seville. They serve to display the powers of Murillo, of whose wonderful talents but imperfect specimens have been attainable in this Country; the beauty of the design in many of them, and the splendor of the colouring, are truly captivating, they may be deemed a most valuable National acquisition]] réalisée par Murillo, vendue par [[[Harris]]] au prix de 57.15 £. [126]

Ventes d'œuvres le 1810.06.16

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