Ventes d'œuvres le 1832.07.25

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Assumption of St. Paul A legendary composition, expressed with that daring mastery, which at once displays the energetic powers of this great painter réalisée par Nicola Poussin, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Algar au prix de 71.80 £. [1]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Assumption of the Virgin A composition of that very celebrated class, that has rendered it an universally quoted picture, illustrative of the genius and skill of its illustrious author. The celestial beauty of the Virgin, and the angelic expression of the winged children, combine that surprising grace, that only the imagination of the "divine Guido" could pourtray. The luminous effect of this picture, may almost be said, to give, rather than to receive the light, and would add splendour to the noblest gallery of art (Guido)|Assumption of the Virgin A composition of that very celebrated class, that has rendered it an universally quoted picture, illustrative of the genius and skill of its illustrious author. The celestial beauty of the Virgin, and the angelic expression of the winged children, combine that surprising grace, that only the imagination of the "divine Guido" could pourtray. The luminous effect of this picture, may almost be said, to give, rather than to receive the light, and would add splendour to the noblest gallery of art]] réalisée par Guido, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Smith au prix de 1102.10 £. [2]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Angels Ministering to the Magdalen A legendary composition, one of the most admired of the master. This formed a feature of the cabinet department of the celebrated Orleans Gallery. réalisée par Albano, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Herbert au prix de 94.10 £. [3]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Virgin, Infant Christ & Saint John A most splendid and interesting cabinet picture, esteemed one of the gems of the collection réalisée par Andrea del Sarto, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Algar au prix de 105.0 £. [4]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Virgin Mary, Elizabeth, Infant Jesus, and Saint John A composition of the first class, and one of the finest cabinet productions of this renowned master réalisée par Parmigiano, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq. [5]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Abraham Cowley, one of the most eminent British poets, whose devoted loyalty to King Charles I. and to his royal successor, was acknowledged by both sovereigns Addison observed, "that of all authors, none ever abounded so much in wit, according to Locke's true definition of it, as Cowley." This portrait represents him in his youth (Mrs. Beale)|Portrait of Abraham Cowley, one of the most eminent British poets, whose devoted loyalty to King Charles I. and to his royal successor, was acknowledged by both sovereigns Addison observed, "that of all authors, none ever abounded so much in wit, according to Locke's true definition of it, as Cowley." This portrait represents him in his youth]] réalisée par Mrs. Beale, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Redfern au prix de 10.10 £. [6]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of William Wycherly, the dramatic writer, author of "The Plain Dealer," and other celebrated comedies; and one of the few professional poets who made a conspicuous figure in high life He was personally known to, and familiar with King Charles II. and the succeeding Sovereign, James; married a countess, and after experiencing a series of vicissitudes, congenially romantic to his extraordinary wit, ended his widowhood in his 75th year, by marrying, at the eve of his death, a maiden half a century younger than himself (Sir Peter Lely)|Portrait of William Wycherly, the dramatic writer, author of "The Plain Dealer," and other celebrated comedies; and one of the few professional poets who made a conspicuous figure in high life He was personally known to, and familiar with King Charles II. and the succeeding Sovereign, James; married a countess, and after experiencing a series of vicissitudes, congenially romantic to his extraordinary wit, ended his widowhood in his 75th year, by marrying, at the eve of his death, a maiden half a century younger than himself]] réalisée par Sir Peter Lely, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par [[Greaves[?]]] au prix de 11.0 £. [7]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of Walter Scott Long yclep'd the "Great Unknown," -- yet most known, most honoured, and respected; who may be hailed, in time remote from him, as he from Shakspeare, in our Poetic Constellation, "Britain's Northern star" réalisée par T. Phillips, R.A., vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par [[Smith Piget[?]]] au prix de 51.10 £. [8]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of George Stevens, Esq. The arduous, the indefatigable, and intelligent commentator of Shakspeare réalisée par Zoffani, R.A., vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Foster au prix de 12.12 £. [9]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Dr. Samuel Johnson, painted con-amore, by his friend Sir Joshua, thereby perpetuating his venerable resemblance to future generations, who, looking upon this image, will behold the veritable man. This formed one of the series painted for the dinner room at Streatham, wherein Mr. Thrales table was surrounded by such a congregate of wisdom, piety, and talent, as a thousand years may pass, ere a like coterie may be assembled again (Sir Joshua)|Portrait of Dr. Samuel Johnson, painted con-amore, by his friend Sir Joshua, thereby perpetuating his venerable resemblance to future generations, who, looking upon this image, will behold the veritable man. This formed one of the series painted for the dinner room at Streatham, wherein Mr. Thrales table was surrounded by such a congregate of wisdom, piety, and talent, as a thousand years may pass, ere a like coterie may be assembled again]] réalisée par Sir Joshua, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Smith au prix de 157.10 £. [10]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of William Dobson, an English portrait painter of high eminence in the reign of the great patron of artists, King Charles I. who was pleased to bestow upon him the flattering cognomen, the English Tintoret. The illustrious Vandyck, accidentally seeing one of his pictures, (Dobson was then in obscurity) was so stricken with its merit, that he introduced him to the King, who thenceforth became his patron. Truly great minds are superior to envy. This most interesting portrait is painted by Himself (William Dobson)|Portrait of William Dobson, an English portrait painter of high eminence in the reign of the great patron of artists, King Charles I. who was pleased to bestow upon him the flattering cognomen, the English Tintoret. The illustrious Vandyck, accidentally seeing one of his pictures, (Dobson was then in obscurity) was so stricken with its merit, that he introduced him to the King, who thenceforth became his patron. Truly great minds are superior to envy. This most interesting portrait is painted by Himself]] réalisée par William Dobson, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq au prix de 36.15 £. [11]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of Warren Hastings, Esq. an extremely fine half length réalisée par Sir Joshua Reynolds, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Norton au prix de 57.15 £. [12]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Dr. Edward Stillingfleet, Bishop of Worcester He was eminently learned, and possessed extrordinary talent, having whilst a young man, (in 1662) published "Origines Sacrae, or a Rational account of the Grounds of Natural and Revealed Religion," a work which made him known to, and esteemed by all the learned men in Europe. The bishop died in 1669, having acquired the reputation of being one of the most universal scholars in the world (Sir Peter Lely)|Portrait of Dr. Edward Stillingfleet, Bishop of Worcester He was eminently learned, and possessed extrordinary talent, having whilst a young man, (in 1662) published "Origines Sacrae, or a Rational account of the Grounds of Natural and Revealed Religion," a work which made him known to, and esteemed by all the learned men in Europe. The bishop died in 1669, having acquired the reputation of being one of the most universal scholars in the world]] réalisée par Sir Peter Lely, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Bowls au prix de 14.14 £. [13]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of the Right Hon. William Pitt, said to be the most characteristic resemblance of that great minister of state, of any extant réalisée par James Hoppner, R.A., vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Bartram au prix de 105.0 £. [14]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Simon Patrick, Bishop of Ely. Eminent amongst the most learned and distinguished divines of the seventeenth century. During the reign of James II. he was one of those champions, who defended the Protestant religion against the Papists (Sir Peter Lely)|Portrait of Simon Patrick, Bishop of Ely. Eminent amongst the most learned and distinguished divines of the seventeenth century. During the reign of James II. he was one of those champions, who defended the Protestant religion against the Papists]] réalisée par Sir Peter Lely, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par [[Dicks [?]]] au prix de 14.14 £. [15]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Thomas Killegrew, a faithful servant of King Charles I. in whose reign he was envoy at Venice. He adhered to the fortune of Charles II. during his exile, and, after the Restoration, filled the office of Master of the Revels of all England. He was a gentleman of learning, and had a high reputation for wit (Shepherd)|Portrait of Thomas Killegrew, a faithful servant of King Charles I. in whose reign he was envoy at Venice. He adhered to the fortune of Charles II. during his exile, and, after the Restoration, filled the office of Master of the Revels of all England. He was a gentleman of learning, and had a high reputation for wit]] réalisée par Shepherd, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Redfern au prix de 33.12 £. [16]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of Jonathan Richardson, a celebrated portrait painter in the reign of George II. and author of a learned treatise upon his art réalisée par Jonathan Richardson, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Bentley au prix de 7.17 £. [17]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of Arthur Murphy, Esq. the dramatic author,member of the Literary Club, and one of the Johnsonian coterie. Painted for Mrs. Thrale, and purchased at Mrs. Piozzi's sale, by Watson Taylor Esq. réalisée par Sir Joshua Reynolds, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par [[Greves [?]]] au prix de 23.2 £. [18]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Signor Baretti, Author of the Italian and English Dictionary, and Member of the famed Literary Club. Painted for Mr. Thrale, and purchased by Watson Taylor, Esq. at the sale of the effects of Mrs. Piozzi. It is considered to be one of the finest heads by the pencil of Sir Joshua Renolds (Sir Joshua Reynolds)|Portrait of Signor Baretti, Author of the Italian and English Dictionary, and Member of the famed Literary Club. Painted for Mr. Thrale, and purchased by Watson Taylor, Esq. at the sale of the effects of Mrs. Piozzi. It is considered to be one of the finest heads by the pencil of Sir Joshua Renolds]] réalisée par Sir Joshua Reynolds, vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Brownjohn au prix de 84.0 £. [19]

1832.07.25/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Lord Byron. It is said by those who were most intimately acquainted with the person of this Noble Poet, that there is no resemblance of him either in sculpture or painting, in which are so strikingly combined that expression of haughty independence, which predominated in his actions, or that daring genius which prevailed in his writings, which animated this interesting Portrait of the Author of Childe Harolde (Thomas Phillips, R.A.)|Portrait of Lord Byron. It is said by those who were most intimately acquainted with the person of this Noble Poet, that there is no resemblance of him either in sculpture or painting, in which are so strikingly combined that expression of haughty independence, which predominated in his actions, or that daring genius which prevailed in his writings, which animated this interesting Portrait of the Author of Childe Harolde]] réalisée par Thomas Phillips, R.A., vendue par George Watson Taylor Esq, achetée par Redfern au prix de 68.5 £. [20]