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  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A group of two Youths, half length, engaged in a party at cards; and a third standing by, making known to one of the Players, his confederate, the weakness of his opponent's hand. This admirable painter is justly celebrated for his simplicity and happy representations of Nature: it is a very agreeably painted specimen (Le Nain)|A group of two Youths, half length, engaged in a party at cards; and a third standing by, making known to one of the Players, his confederate, the weakness of his opponent's hand. This admirable painter is justly celebrated for his simplicity and happy representations of Nature: it is a very agreeably painted specimen]] réalisée par Le Nain, vendue par Hill au prix de 37.16 £. [40]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Lady approaching her Toilet, smelling to a Carnation, a servant boy in a laced dress following, bearing a metal ewer and bason; a beautiful Spaniel on a velvet stool is leaping up to its Mistress; an architectural back ground and a park or garden scene, with a view of a chateau: the whole is finished with the usual taste and delicacy of this rare master (Metzu)|A Lady approaching her Toilet, smelling to a Carnation, a servant boy in a laced dress following, bearing a metal ewer and bason; a beautiful Spaniel on a velvet stool is leaping up to its Mistress; an architectural back ground and a park or garden scene, with a view of a chateau: the whole is finished with the usual taste and delicacy of this rare master]] réalisée par Metzu, vendue par Hill au prix de 57.15 £. [59]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Rosa upon her knees, her wrists bound, as it may be supposed previous to her martyrdon, a young Angel is presenting a basket of roses consoling and encouraging her. The head and countenance of the Saint are perfectly beautiful, and of the most delicate and elaborate finishing of this charming painter, the drapery is scientifically cast and splendidly coloured: the costume of the boy is particular is remarkable, as exhibiting the adscititious wings and ancient style of dress (till lately) worn in the sacred processions of the Church in Italy. A perfect and rare specimen, in the finest preservation (C. Dolce)|St. Rosa upon her knees, her wrists bound, as it may be supposed previous to her martyrdon, a young Angel is presenting a basket of roses consoling and encouraging her. The head and countenance of the Saint are perfectly beautiful, and of the most delicate and elaborate finishing of this charming painter, the drapery is scientifically cast and splendidly coloured: the costume of the boy is particular is remarkable, as exhibiting the adscititious wings and ancient style of dress (till lately) worn in the sacred processions of the Church in Italy. A perfect and rare specimen, in the finest preservation]] réalisée par C. Dolce, vendue par Hill au prix de 120.15 £. [62]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Ecce Homo, an elegant small finished study, probably painted by Albano before he executed the celebrated large picture of nearly the same subject, for the Colonna Palace; the excessive melancholy expression in the latter picture is well known; and has even been objected against that work; the subject is here treated in a more agreeable manner and with not less feeling (Albano)|Ecce Homo, an elegant small finished study, probably painted by Albano before he executed the celebrated large picture of nearly the same subject, for the Colonna Palace; the excessive melancholy expression in the latter picture is well known; and has even been objected against that work; the subject is here treated in a more agreeable manner and with not less feeling]] réalisée par Albano, vendue par Hill au prix de 37 gs. [78]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Entombing of our Saviour; a capital picture, in which this ingenious Painter seems to have attempted the great style of Annibal Carracci's composition, which he has coloured with a sun-set light, in the warm manner of Rembrandt; the heads are designed and pencilled in the most delicate taste (Dietrich)|The Entombing of our Saviour; a capital picture, in which this ingenious Painter seems to have attempted the great style of Annibal Carracci's composition, which he has coloured with a sun-set light, in the warm manner of Rembrandt; the heads are designed and pencilled in the most delicate taste]] réalisée par Dietrich, vendue par Hill au prix de 180 gs. [79]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Two Boors at a Table smoking and drinking, and a child between them listening to the conversation; an old woman is represented stooping at a chimney behind. This spirited group is rendered interesting by the characters, which are well expressed; every part is very neatly finished (A. Ostade)|Two Boors at a Table smoking and drinking, and a child between them listening to the conversation; an old woman is represented stooping at a chimney behind. This spirited group is rendered interesting by the characters, which are well expressed; every part is very neatly finished]] réalisée par A. Ostade, vendue par Hill au prix de 170 gs. [82]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Marriage of St. Catharine, the Virgin seated beneath a Tree, holding forward the child to St. Catharine who is putting the ring upon its finger. The countenances are full of sweetness; the colouring of the whole in the rich style of this master: a luxuriant Landscape is seen in the back ground (Giorgione)|Marriage of St. Catharine, the Virgin seated beneath a Tree, holding forward the child to St. Catharine who is putting the ring upon its finger. The countenances are full of sweetness; the colouring of the whole in the rich style of this master: a luxuriant Landscape is seen in the back ground]] réalisée par Giorgione, vendue par Hill au prix de 28 gs. [84]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Evening Scene with Peasants and Cattle returning home over a bridge, beneath which are seen a Brook and Cascade; a statue of the Virgin is placed on the nearer extremity of the bridge, to which a mounted peasant is raising his hands in the act of prayer: a warm and charming specimen of the Master, touched with great freedom -- engraved (Berchem)|An Evening Scene with Peasants and Cattle returning home over a bridge, beneath which are seen a Brook and Cascade; a statue of the Virgin is placed on the nearer extremity of the bridge, to which a mounted peasant is raising his hands in the act of prayer: a warm and charming specimen of the Master, touched with great freedom -- engraved]] réalisée par Berchem, vendue par Hill au prix de 61 gs. [85]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Horsemen on a Strand; a warm and beautiful picture: a gentleman in an Asiatic dress, probably the portrait of some distinguished ambassador or Oriental traveller contemporary with the Artist, is turning his horse, which is so beautifully drawn and coloured, as to appear actually advancing from the picture. Another is seen in the half distance at full speed; and fishermen in the back ground. The principal object in the scene is treated with all the science of this master, and is highly finished; the warm tone of the whole is particularly pleasing (Cuyp)|Horsemen on a Strand; a warm and beautiful picture: a gentleman in an Asiatic dress, probably the portrait of some distinguished ambassador or Oriental traveller contemporary with the Artist, is turning his horse, which is so beautifully drawn and coloured, as to appear actually advancing from the picture. Another is seen in the half distance at full speed; and fishermen in the back ground. The principal object in the scene is treated with all the science of this master, and is highly finished; the warm tone of the whole is particularly pleasing]] réalisée par Cuyp, vendue par Hill au prix de 230 gs. [88]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Interior, in which the principal objects are a Group of Utensils, Vegetables, and Still Life, painted almost to illusion; and an old Woman sleeping on her Chair, her arms folded beneath her apron; in an inner chamber are two Boors before a fire, in animated Conversation. This charming picture is painted in the true tone of Nature, with rich effect and in the most agreeable harmony. It is of the best time of the Master, and one of his careful and delicately finished pictures (Teniers)|An Interior, in which the principal objects are a Group of Utensils, Vegetables, and Still Life, painted almost to illusion; and an old Woman sleeping on her Chair, her arms folded beneath her apron; in an inner chamber are two Boors before a fire, in animated Conversation. This charming picture is painted in the true tone of Nature, with rich effect and in the most agreeable harmony. It is of the best time of the Master, and one of his careful and delicately finished pictures]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par Hill au prix de 280 gs. [89]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Scene on the Banks of a Canal, viewed before sun set, Peasants halting under a Tree, and a Cavalier mounted, waiting the return of a Ferry Boat, which is conveying over a Carriage and other figures; Fishermen hauling in their seine in the half distance. The trees and figures in the fore ground are delicately finished, and painted in a brilliant tone, being enlivened by a clear gleam of light, which is beautifully contrasted with the dewey effect, and evening gloom of the distance. A precious gem, from the Holdernesse collection (A. V. de Velde)|Scene on the Banks of a Canal, viewed before sun set, Peasants halting under a Tree, and a Cavalier mounted, waiting the return of a Ferry Boat, which is conveying over a Carriage and other figures; Fishermen hauling in their seine in the half distance. The trees and figures in the fore ground are delicately finished, and painted in a brilliant tone, being enlivened by a clear gleam of light, which is beautifully contrasted with the dewey effect, and evening gloom of the distance. A precious gem, from the Holdernesse collection]] réalisée par A. V. de Velde, vendue par Hill au prix de 135 gs. [91]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Woman scaling Fish; an earthen pan with Fish also beside her; behind is seen the exterior of a House, the windows of which are nearly covered by a spreading vine, which contributes an agreeable shade, and gives variety, and assists the harmony of the picture: the whole is delicately and sweetly painted, in a rich but peculiar clear tone (A. Ostade)|A Woman scaling Fish; an earthen pan with Fish also beside her; behind is seen the exterior of a House, the windows of which are nearly covered by a spreading vine, which contributes an agreeable shade, and gives variety, and assists the harmony of the picture: the whole is delicately and sweetly painted, in a rich but peculiar clear tone]] réalisée par A. Ostade, vendue par Hill au prix de 56 gs. [101]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Female Peasant with a Mule, and a horseman on a White Horse crossing a Brook; and a Heifer in the Shade in the left corner in front, and on the slanting Road Side is the Figure of a Saint under a small ancient Shrine before which a Peasant is on his knees in the Road, and another in the same posture upon an Ass loaded with Paniers; Buildings and Plantations to the right; in the distance a blue mountainous range, and the lofty Soracte covered with snow. -- This exquisite Picture is illumined with a clear silvery gleam of light, giving the idea of fresh Evening Breeze, succeeding to the warmth of a parting sun; in the most brilliant and perfect preservation (C. Du Jardin)|A Female Peasant with a Mule, and a horseman on a White Horse crossing a Brook; and a Heifer in the Shade in the left corner in front, and on the slanting Road Side is the Figure of a Saint under a small ancient Shrine before which a Peasant is on his knees in the Road, and another in the same posture upon an Ass loaded with Paniers; Buildings and Plantations to the right; in the distance a blue mountainous range, and the lofty Soracte covered with snow. -- This exquisite Picture is illumined with a clear silvery gleam of light, giving the idea of fresh Evening Breeze, succeeding to the warmth of a parting sun; in the most brilliant and perfect preservation]] réalisée par C. Du Jardin, vendue par Hill au prix de 320 gs. [102]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Charming Landscape with Figures; in the front-ground Abraham and Isaac are represented ascending to the Mount, previous to the intended Sacrifice; on the left, a Rising and Broken Woody Ground, the middle Scene describes a rich Country, embellished with Water and Buildings. This beautiful chef d'oeuvre is painted on a gold ground, which gives a surprising lustre and sweetness to the tone of colour -- an engraved picture, from the Orlean's Collection (Domenichino)|A Charming Landscape with Figures; in the front-ground Abraham and Isaac are represented ascending to the Mount, previous to the intended Sacrifice; on the left, a Rising and Broken Woody Ground, the middle Scene describes a rich Country, embellished with Water and Buildings. This beautiful chef d'oeuvre is painted on a gold ground, which gives a surprising lustre and sweetness to the tone of colour -- an engraved picture, from the Orlean's Collection]] réalisée par Domenichino, vendue par Hill au prix de 180 gs. [103]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Dairy Farm; a Seigneur and his Lady seated on a knoll beneath a row of Elms, in a warm sunny Landscape; a Dairy Maid coming on the left, and Cows at rest, or grazing or at water, pleasingly dispersed; the time of the afternoon is shewn by the lengthened shadows of the different objects, which are thrown with great truth: the drawing of the Cattle is in the usual elegant manner of Potter; the touch spirited and fine; the effect of the whole, perfect Nature (P. Potter)|A Dairy Farm; a Seigneur and his Lady seated on a knoll beneath a row of Elms, in a warm sunny Landscape; a Dairy Maid coming on the left, and Cows at rest, or grazing or at water, pleasingly dispersed; the time of the afternoon is shewn by the lengthened shadows of the different objects, which are thrown with great truth: the drawing of the Cattle is in the usual elegant manner of Potter; the touch spirited and fine; the effect of the whole, perfect Nature]] réalisée par P. Potter, vendue par Hill au prix de 290 gs. [104]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Holy Family, with St. Elizabeth presenting a Gold-finch, composed in grand Taste and apparently one of the fine performances of Poussin, when his mind was warm with the Contemplation of the Works of Raphael. The appropriate expression of the several Characters, and the beauty of the design are worthy of Poussin -- truly a capital chef d'oeuvre (N. Poussin)|A Holy Family, with St. Elizabeth presenting a Gold-finch, composed in grand Taste and apparently one of the fine performances of Poussin, when his mind was warm with the Contemplation of the Works of Raphael. The appropriate expression of the several Characters, and the beauty of the design are worthy of Poussin -- truly a capital chef d'oeuvre]] réalisée par N. Poussin, vendue par Hill. [105]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Holy Family; the Virgin is seated near the entrance to a temple, reading, one hand up-lifted in admiration: St. Elizabeth on a flight of steps above, is looking over her and St. Joseph assisting the infant Christ, who is stepping on the cradle: romantic scenery in the distance: an exquisite cabinet gem in the first manner of this rare master: the grandeur of the composition and characters, and the delicacy of the taste displayed in it, are evidently imbibed from the models he so much admired in the works of Raphael and Buonarroti: the colour is of the richest tone, and the finishing exquisite (Garofalo)|Holy Family; the Virgin is seated near the entrance to a temple, reading, one hand up-lifted in admiration: St. Elizabeth on a flight of steps above, is looking over her and St. Joseph assisting the infant Christ, who is stepping on the cradle: romantic scenery in the distance: an exquisite cabinet gem in the first manner of this rare master: the grandeur of the composition and characters, and the delicacy of the taste displayed in it, are evidently imbibed from the models he so much admired in the works of Raphael and Buonarroti: the colour is of the richest tone, and the finishing exquisite]] réalisée par Garofalo, vendue par Hill au prix de 260 gs. [106]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Cottage by the side of a Wood, and Groups of Peasants who appear to have lately risen from a Drinking Party; one of the number in the centre of the picture is pointing to a Boor asleep and overpowered with Liquor, the Companion with a stupid Stare betrays the effect of Ebriety in a different degree; a fourth is seen with his Arm round the Neck of a Woman returning to the Door of the Cottage. This picture is painted with amazing facility and spirit: it was formerly in the cabinet of Mrs. Gordon of Rochester (Teniers)|A Cottage by the side of a Wood, and Groups of Peasants who appear to have lately risen from a Drinking Party; one of the number in the centre of the picture is pointing to a Boor asleep and overpowered with Liquor, the Companion with a stupid Stare betrays the effect of Ebriety in a different degree; a fourth is seen with his Arm round the Neck of a Woman returning to the Door of the Cottage. This picture is painted with amazing facility and spirit: it was formerly in the cabinet of Mrs. Gordon of Rochester]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par Hill au prix de 120 gs. [107]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Heads of the Virgin and Child. The celebrated and highly-prized original Studio on paper for the noble chef d'oeuvre of this divine Painter on large scale; this was formerly in the collection of the King Naples at Capo di Monte. The heads are represented of the size of life, but from the grandeur of the outline appears to exceed the ordinary scale of nature. That sweetness of expression and fleeting grace which characterize Correggio, a tender union of tints and imperceptible gradation of shadows are evident in this lovely fragment, which the rarity of Correggio's works considered, must be deemed inestimable (Correggio)|Heads of the Virgin and Child. The celebrated and highly-prized original Studio on paper for the noble chef d'oeuvre of this divine Painter on large scale; this was formerly in the collection of the King Naples at Capo di Monte. The heads are represented of the size of life, but from the grandeur of the outline appears to exceed the ordinary scale of nature. That sweetness of expression and fleeting grace which characterize Correggio, a tender union of tints and imperceptible gradation of shadows are evident in this lovely fragment, which the rarity of Correggio's works considered, must be deemed inestimable]] réalisée par Correggio, vendue par Hill au prix de 340 gs. [108]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Henry IV. with his Attendants at a Siege giving orders, in the act of mounting his Horse. This truly capital performance is painted with great spirit of pencil and grandeur of effect; the Landscape and figures of the back ground are painted by Segers. Louis XV. made a present of this picture to the Abbey of Lonchamp (Rubens)|Henry IV. with his Attendants at a Siege giving orders, in the act of mounting his Horse. This truly capital performance is painted with great spirit of pencil and grandeur of effect; the Landscape and figures of the back ground are painted by Segers. Louis XV. made a present of this picture to the Abbey of Lonchamp]] réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Delahante au prix de 71 gs. [111]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Water Doctor, an inestimable little jewel by this rarest of all the Masters of the Dutch School. With the truth and rich effect of G. Dow, and equally elaborate Finishing, this little bijou displays a degree of Taste peculiar to F. Mieris: the choice of the costume and different stuffs exhibited in the picture, has afforded the painter a favourable opportunity for displaying his inimitable talent in that line; every part is replete with magic effect (F. Mieris)|The Water Doctor, an inestimable little jewel by this rarest of all the Masters of the Dutch School. With the truth and rich effect of G. Dow, and equally elaborate Finishing, this little bijou displays a degree of Taste peculiar to F. Mieris: the choice of the costume and different stuffs exhibited in the picture, has afforded the painter a favourable opportunity for displaying his inimitable talent in that line; every part is replete with magic effect]] réalisée par F. Mieris, vendue par Hill au prix de 90 gs. [113]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Interior of an Apartment with a Group of four elegant Figures, a Cavalier and Lady playing at piquet, the latter hesitating with arch and sweet expression, is directed by a Cavalier behind her, who points to the card to be played; the other appeals to a lady in a yellow satin dress, whose attention is wholly engrossed by a small spaniel on a needle-work stool. This charming picture is composed and drawn with the most elegant taste; the colouring is unusually rich and glowing, and the draperies finished with that exquisite touch for which the painter was particularly famed (Netscher)|Interior of an Apartment with a Group of four elegant Figures, a Cavalier and Lady playing at piquet, the latter hesitating with arch and sweet expression, is directed by a Cavalier behind her, who points to the card to be played; the other appeals to a lady in a yellow satin dress, whose attention is wholly engrossed by a small spaniel on a needle-work stool. This charming picture is composed and drawn with the most elegant taste; the colouring is unusually rich and glowing, and the draperies finished with that exquisite touch for which the painter was particularly famed]] réalisée par Netscher, vendue par Hill au prix de 78 gs. [114]
  • 1811.07.03/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An elegant Landscape, View on the Banks of the Tiber -- one of the most exquisite productions of that inimitable Painter of Landscape, in which he has described a rich country embellished with Water, picturesque Buildings, &c. truly a capital chef d'oeuvre. Engraved in the Liber Veritatis, No. 123 (Claude)|An elegant Landscape, View on the Banks of the Tiber -- one of the most exquisite productions of that inimitable Painter of Landscape, in which he has described a rich country embellished with Water, picturesque Buildings, &c. truly a capital chef d'oeuvre. Engraved in the Liber Veritatis, No. 123]] réalisée par Claude, vendue par Hill au prix de 390 gs. [115]