Ventes d'œuvres le 1814.04.11

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  • 1814.04.11/ maison de ventes : Rigaud (Stephen). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Description Of A Large Picture Of The Invasion of France By The Marquis of Wellington. Painted By S. Rigaud. The point of time chosen for the subject of this Picture, is the memorable 7th of October, 1813, the day on which Lord Wellington crossed the Bidassoa with his victorious Army, and thus, by the Invasion of France in that quarter, powerfully co-operated with the other Allied Armies, in the glorious plan of delivering Europe from the tyranny of Buonaparte, the universal enemy of mankind. In the centre of the Picture, Lord Wellington is represented surrounded by some of the principal Officers of his Army, and is in the act of giving directions to his Serene Highness the Hereditary Prince of Orange, one of his Aide-de-Camps. -- In the distance is seen the Passage of the Bidassoa by the Troops, with the French Batteries opposing them, and a part of the Pyrenness rising beyond (S. Rigaud)|Description Of A Large Picture Of The Invasion of France By The Marquis of Wellington. Painted By S. Rigaud. The point of time chosen for the subject of this Picture, is the memorable 7th of October, 1813, the day on which Lord Wellington crossed the Bidassoa with his victorious Army, and thus, by the Invasion of France in that quarter, powerfully co-operated with the other Allied Armies, in the glorious plan of delivering Europe from the tyranny of Buonaparte, the universal enemy of mankind. In the centre of the Picture, Lord Wellington is represented surrounded by some of the principal Officers of his Army, and is in the act of giving directions to his Serene Highness the Hereditary Prince of Orange, one of his Aide-de-Camps. -- In the distance is seen the Passage of the Bidassoa by the Troops, with the French Batteries opposing them, and a part of the Pyrenness rising beyond]] réalisée par S. Rigaud, vendue par S Rigaud. [1]
  • 1814.04.11/ maison de ventes : Rigaud (Stephen). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Rule Britannia The idea of this picture was suggested by Thompson's celebrated Ode. Britannia is represented rising from the ocean, seated on the British Lion, emblematic of the strength and stability of her empire. An Angel is placing the trident in her hand, the symbol of naval domination, whilst a chorus or angels above, hail her appearance, and sing Rule Britannia: She is crowned by Beauty and Freedom, in whose train the Muses appear; two boys are bringing the agricultural produce of the island, consisting of sheep, corn, and hops; and on the other side, four boys, representing the quarters of the globe, are pouring at her feet the riches and plenty from universal commerce (S. Rigaud)|Rule Britannia The idea of this picture was suggested by Thompson's celebrated Ode. Britannia is represented rising from the ocean, seated on the British Lion, emblematic of the strength and stability of her empire. An Angel is placing the trident in her hand, the symbol of naval domination, whilst a chorus or angels above, hail her appearance, and sing Rule Britannia: She is crowned by Beauty and Freedom, in whose train the Muses appear; two boys are bringing the agricultural produce of the island, consisting of sheep, corn, and hops; and on the other side, four boys, representing the quarters of the globe, are pouring at her feet the riches and plenty from universal commerce]] réalisée par S. Rigaud, vendue par S Rigaud. [35]
  • 1814.04.11/ maison de ventes : Rigaud (Stephen). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Female Head with a strong expression of surprize and horror This picture was formerly in the collection of the Consigliere Gagliani at Salerno; it was brought to England during the troubles occasioned by the French Revolution, and purchased by the late J.F. Rigaud, Esq. R.A. (Raffaelle)|A Female Head with a strong expression of surprize and horror This picture was formerly in the collection of the Consigliere Gagliani at Salerno; it was brought to England during the troubles occasioned by the French Revolution, and purchased by the late J.F. Rigaud, Esq. R.A.]] réalisée par Raffaelle, vendue par S Rigaud. [44]
  • 1814.04.11/ maison de ventes : Rigaud (Stephen). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Joseph Brant the Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant alias Thayendenega of the Mohawks, a principal chief and warrior of the five Nations, as he appeared in the great Council held by them in 1783 when he informed them it was the King of England's desire that hostilities should cease...He holds in his right hand the columet or pipe of Peace, with the wampun belt, on which are delineated two figures representing two nations, who have made a road of communication between each other in token of peace. On his spear are marked each on his various expeditions, one only of which is crossed, as having been unsuccessful. On his tomahawk, which lies at his feet, are marks for every person he had either slain in battle, or made his prisoner. The tortoise is introduced as emblematic of his tribe, and in the back ground is represented the manner in which the Indians make their fires, and fish with the spear The preceding was excerpted (S. Rigaud)|Joseph Brant the Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant alias Thayendenega of the Mohawks, a principal chief and warrior of the five Nations, as he appeared in the great Council held by them in 1783 when he informed them it was the King of England's desire that hostilities should cease...He holds in his right hand the columet or pipe of Peace, with the wampun belt, on which are delineated two figures representing two nations, who have made a road of communication between each other in token of peace. On his spear are marked each on his various expeditions, one only of which is crossed, as having been unsuccessful. On his tomahawk, which lies at his feet, are marks for every person he had either slain in battle, or made his prisoner. The tortoise is introduced as emblematic of his tribe, and in the back ground is represented the manner in which the Indians make their fires, and fish with the spear The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par S. Rigaud, vendue par S Rigaud. [59]
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