Ventes d'œuvres le 1840.05.09

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme View from the Winde Cliff, looking across the Severn réalisée par Glover, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Robson au prix de 21.10 gs. [1]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme View of Chepstow Castle and Bridge, looking towards Piercefield. The companion réalisée par Glover, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Robson au prix de 21.10 gs. [2]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Farm struck by Lightning, and burning in a mountainous pass near a torrent, with cattle and figures escaping réalisée par Denis, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Morley au prix de 8.18 gs. [3]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Interior of a French Cathedral, with a Procession of the Fete de la Vierge réalisée par F. De La Fontaine, 1789, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Morley au prix de 11.0 gs. [4]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Classical Landscape, with a castle near a lake; a mountainous distance, and figures in the foreground réalisée par Orizonti, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Norton au prix de 77.14 gs. [5]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Head of an Apostle -- a Sketch réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Rodd au prix de 5.5 gs. [6]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Head of Daniel in the Lion's Den; painted by the President for Sir Simon Clarke réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Bryant au prix de 18.18 gs. [7]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Passage of the Po; a Grand Landscape, with a general view of the army advancing, and the advanced guard crossing the river réalisée par D. Boguet, 1803, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Norton au prix de 20.9 gs. [8]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of a Venetian Nobleman in a crimson dress with a white collar, seated réalisée par Titian, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Buchanan au prix de 70.7 gs. [9]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Christ entering the house of Mary and Martha, figures dressing meat at a fire réalisée par Bassano, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Ld Ashburton au prix de 37.16 gs. [10]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Grand View in Sicily, with buildings on the shore, and cattle and figures in the foreground réalisée par Denis, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Robson au prix de 27.6 gs. [11]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Vanity. A female richly dressed is seated, adorning her hair with flowers, at a table covered with instruments and other objects; a figure painting a miniature is seen in the background réalisée par Valerio Castelli, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Knott au prix de 42.0 gs. [12]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Diana and Actaeon. The Goddess, bathing with her nymphs in a clear stream under a rocky cavern, through which a cascade is falling, is surprised by Actaeon; a stag hunt is represented in the open distant landscape réalisée par Brill, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Byng au prix de 315.0 gs. [13]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Classical Landscape, with buildings and figures réalisée par F. Mille, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Closs au prix de 11.0 gs. [14]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme St. Francis contemplating the Crucifix, in a landscape réalisée par Carracci, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Gritten au prix de 11.11 gs. [15]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of a Lady in a White Satin Dress and a Black Hat and Feather, holding a bouquet of flowers. From the collection of M. Robit réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Parker au prix de 32.11 gs. [16]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme View of a Town in Lombardy on a river réalisée par Occhiali, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Bryant au prix de 17.6 gs. [17]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of a Man in a Black Dress réalisée par Georgione, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Rodd au prix de 16.5 gs. [18]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of a Man in a Hat and Feather, with a gorget réalisée par Van Vliet, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Fuller au prix de 36.15 gs. [19]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Holy Family; small réalisée par Schedone, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Rum au prix de 36.15 gs. [20]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Adoration of the Magi réalisée par Bassano, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Ld Ashburton au prix de 46.4 gs. [21]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of Charles the Hardy, Duke of Brabant, in armour and crimson robes réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Sherrard au prix de 52.10 gs. [22]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Storm with vessels stranded, near the Pharos, and harbour gate of Genoa; figures on a ledge of rocks in the foreground, are occupied in saving the crew; men in a boat are endeavouring to make the harbour. A heavy clouded sky charged with lightning, gives grand effect to the scene (Vernet)|A Storm with vessels stranded, near the Pharos, and harbour gate of Genoa; figures on a ledge of rocks in the foreground, are occupied in saving the crew; men in a boat are endeavouring to make the harbour. A heavy clouded sky charged with lightning, gives grand effect to the scene]] réalisée par Vernet, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart au prix de 157.10 gs. [23]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of a Knight of Malta in armour, his helmet on a table before him réalisée par S. Del Piombo, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Fuller au prix de 53.11 gs. [24]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Head of the Magdalen, her hand on her breast, which is nearly covered by her hair réalisée par Guido, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par W Seguire au prix de 430.10 gs. [25]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme An Open Landscape, with trees on a sandy bank, above a road, on which a peasant is driving cattle and sheep near some wooden palings réalisée par Wynants, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Norton au prix de 162.15 gs. [26]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Tribute Money. The event here portrayed occurs in the interior of a temple, in which are assembled about sixteen persons, twelve of whom are congregated in the foreground of the scene, and amongst them is a Pharisee, richly habited, in the act of showing a piece of money to Jesus, who stands in the centre of the group, in a profile view, with one hand slightly extended, apparently uttering that unanswerable reply, "Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's." Dated 1645. This is probably the picture which was engraved by McArdell, at the time it was in the collection of John Blackwood, Esq. From the collection of M. Robit. Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1815. See Smith's "Catalogue." (Rembrandt Van Rhyn)|The Tribute Money. The event here portrayed occurs in the interior of a temple, in which are assembled about sixteen persons, twelve of whom are congregated in the foreground of the scene, and amongst them is a Pharisee, richly habited, in the act of showing a piece of money to Jesus, who stands in the centre of the group, in a profile view, with one hand slightly extended, apparently uttering that unanswerable reply, "Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's." Dated 1645. This is probably the picture which was engraved by McArdell, at the time it was in the collection of John Blackwood, Esq. From the collection of M. Robit. Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1815. See Smith's "Catalogue."]] réalisée par Rembrandt Van Rhyn, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par F Woodburn au prix de 630.0 gs. [27]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Garden Scene, with a peacock, a dead deer, a goose, and game, near a sculptured vase on a pedestal; a spaniel and monkey, with a basket of fruit on the left réalisée par Weenix, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Ld Ashburton au prix de 152.5 gs. [28]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Magdalen in Contemplation; she is clad in a red, yellow, and blue drapery, resting on a stone pedestal, on which the vase of ointment stands réalisée par Domenichino, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Buchanan for Mr Holford au prix de 698.5 gs. [29]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Castle on a precipitous rock overlooking a bay, in which vessels are lying, a brilliant moon is shining on the water and through the branches of a group of trees in the foreground -- upright réalisée par Cuyp, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Ld Normanton au prix de 357.0 gs. [30]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Magdalen seated, her countenance, which is surrounded by a glory, is raised in contemplation, her long hair falls over her neck, on which one of her hands is placed; her left hand is resting on a blue drapery. The alabaster vase is seen behind réalisée par Guido, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Byng au prix de 210.0 gs. [31]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Man and Woman at a sculptured window, with crimped fish and a glass of liquor réalisée par William Mieris, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Artaria au prix de 246.15 gs. [32]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Woman milking a Cow, and a shepherd lying down by her side; a cow and a group of sheep reposing in the shade réalisée par Adrian Van De Velde, 1669, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Acraman au prix de 346.10 gs. [33]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Christ on the Cross. A beautiful example of this frequently repeated subject, which has been engraved several times by Bolswert. From the collection of M. Robit and G. Hibbert, Esq. réalisée par Van Dyck, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Woodin au prix de 59.17 gs. [34]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Christ and the Woman of Samaria. The Saviour is seated by the well in a red and blue drapery, his hand upraised in conversation with the Samaritan woman. From the Balbi Palace réalisée par Guercino, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Ld Northwick au prix de 325.10 gs. [35]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Sea-Port at Sunrise. This admirable picture exhibits on the right hand a portion of a handsome portico, under which are three men, two of whom are observing a boat laden with bales of goods, conducted by two sailors; a little distant from the latter object are two vessels riding at anchor. The opposite side is distinguished by a rocky eminence, on which grow clusters of umbrageous trees; from hence the eye looks over a bay to a citadel with towers and bastions, commanding the entrance to the port. In this part may be observed a number of vessels sheltered by a high hill. The whole scene is suffused with the brilliancy of a fine summer's morning. From the collection of Madame Bandeville and Monsieur Robit. Exhibited in the British Gallery 1831. See Smith's "Catalogue." (Claude)|A Sea-Port at Sunrise. This admirable picture exhibits on the right hand a portion of a handsome portico, under which are three men, two of whom are observing a boat laden with bales of goods, conducted by two sailors; a little distant from the latter object are two vessels riding at anchor. The opposite side is distinguished by a rocky eminence, on which grow clusters of umbrageous trees; from hence the eye looks over a bay to a citadel with towers and bastions, commanding the entrance to the port. In this part may be observed a number of vessels sheltered by a high hill. The whole scene is suffused with the brilliancy of a fine summer's morning. From the collection of Madame Bandeville and Monsieur Robit. Exhibited in the British Gallery 1831. See Smith's "Catalogue."]] réalisée par Claude, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Norton au prix de 735.0 gs. [36]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Illegible réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Gritten au prix de 48.6 gs. [37]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme St. John in a green and red drapery holding a pen and book. From the Gallery of Lucien Buonaparte réalisée par Carlo Dolce, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Fuller au prix de 504.0 gs. [38]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme St. Matthew writing his Gospel, attended by an angle. The companion picture. From the Gallery of Lucien Buonaparte réalisée par Carlo Dolce, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Artaria au prix de 955.10 gs. [39]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Rembrandt's Wife represented in a profile view, with both hands placed on her waist in front. She has on a large crimson silk hat adorned with feathers, and is attired in an elegant dress, with jewels and other ornaments at the neck and bosom. From the collection of M. Robit. See Smith's "Catalogue." (Rembrandt Van Rhyn)|Rembrandt's Wife represented in a profile view, with both hands placed on her waist in front. She has on a large crimson silk hat adorned with feathers, and is attired in an elegant dress, with jewels and other ornaments at the neck and bosom. From the collection of M. Robit. See Smith's "Catalogue."]] réalisée par Rembrandt Van Rhyn, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par R.E. au prix de 142.16 gs. [40]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Winter Scene; view of a canal with a village on its banks. The dreary scene is admirably enlivened by a number of figures skating, and others amusing themselves; among them are some children playing with the snow. From the collection of M. Geldemeester. See Smith's "Catalogue." (Ruysdael)|A Winter Scene; view of a canal with a village on its banks. The dreary scene is admirably enlivened by a number of figures skating, and others amusing themselves; among them are some children playing with the snow. From the collection of M. Geldemeester. See Smith's "Catalogue."]] réalisée par Ruysdael, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Artaria au prix de 210.0 gs. [41]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of a Nobleman in a dress bordered with fur, and a black cap, holding his gloves in one hand, and pointing with the other to a clock which is inscribed "Tempus edax rerum. réalisée par Parmegiano, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Yates au prix de 53.11 gs. [42]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Le Depart des Cavaliers. A party of cavalry soldiers with three horses preparing to depart from at suttler's booth erected near the centre of a barren landscape at the side of an old tree; in the middle of the group is a beautiful white charger with a soldier on the further side of it, another horse stands close by, laden with baggage and arms, and a third on the opposite side is mounted by a man with his hat in his hand; a trumpeter, an ensign bearing a flag, and a soldier on one knee drinking a parting glass, in the foreground, other figures in the distance. From the collections of Le Marquis de Pange, M. Montribloud, and M. Folozan. Engraved by Moyreau. See Smith's "Catalogue." (Wouvermans)|Le Depart des Cavaliers. A party of cavalry soldiers with three horses preparing to depart from at suttler's booth erected near the centre of a barren landscape at the side of an old tree; in the middle of the group is a beautiful white charger with a soldier on the further side of it, another horse stands close by, laden with baggage and arms, and a third on the opposite side is mounted by a man with his hat in his hand; a trumpeter, an ensign bearing a flag, and a soldier on one knee drinking a parting glass, in the foreground, other figures in the distance. From the collections of Le Marquis de Pange, M. Montribloud, and M. Folozan. Engraved by Moyreau. See Smith's "Catalogue."]] réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Nieuwenhuys au prix de 435.15 gs. [43]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Virgin seated on the cradle with the Infant in her arms, who is holding an apple; St. Joseph leaning on a table with a book in his hand. St. John is behind the Virgin endeavouring to attract her attention réalisée par Annibale Carracci, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Robson au prix de 110.15 gs. [44]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Under the shade of some noble trees peasants are passing a ford with sheep and goats, a man is leading a cow, and a female following with a lamb under her arm, another figure is following in the rear. From the collection of Mons. Robit (Adrian Van De Velde)|Under the shade of some noble trees peasants are passing a ford with sheep and goats, a man is leading a cow, and a female following with a lamb under her arm, another figure is following in the rear. From the collection of Mons. Robit]] réalisée par Adrian Van De Velde, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Seguier au prix de 798.0 gs. [45]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Magdalen in a green and red dress, holding the alabaster vase réalisée par L. Da Vinci, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Robson au prix de 63.0 gs. [46]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Tired Traveller. A country inn, in front of which and under the cool shade of a vine trellis, is seated a traveller on a barrel, with a table before him, on which lies a fresh-gathered rose. This object has evidently allusion to a pretty female who is handing him a glass of wine; his attention, however, is so rivetted on the fair waiter that the liquor remains untouched. Painted with the tasteful elegance of Metzu. From the collection of the Duc de Valentinois, and J.F. Tuffen, Esq. 1818. Exhibited in the British Gallery 1819. See Smith's "Catalogue." (Jan Steen)|The Tired Traveller. A country inn, in front of which and under the cool shade of a vine trellis, is seated a traveller on a barrel, with a table before him, on which lies a fresh-gathered rose. This object has evidently allusion to a pretty female who is handing him a glass of wine; his attention, however, is so rivetted on the fair waiter that the liquor remains untouched. Painted with the tasteful elegance of Metzu. From the collection of the Duc de Valentinois, and J.F. Tuffen, Esq. 1818. Exhibited in the British Gallery 1819. See Smith's "Catalogue."]] réalisée par Jan Steen, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par [[Belan [?]]] au prix de 588.0 gs. [47]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme "Spirans Minarum et Coedis." A soldier in a cuirass and helmet, with a sword in his uplifted hand réalisée par Guercino, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Rodd au prix de 52.10 gs. [48]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Calm, with a Dutch fleet at anchor, awaiting a royal personage, who is embarking from a yacht; salutes are being fired from different vessels, numerous others are in motion, and the Dutch coast is seen in the distance réalisée par William Van De Velde, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Brown au prix de 1029.0 gs. [49]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Venus appearing to Aeneas; this admirable picture represents the goddess buoyant in the air, attended by three cupids, her arms extended, and her attention directed to her son Aeneas, who stands at the side, viewing with silent admiration the magnificent armour and arms which are attached to the stem of a tree before him, and to which the goddess points. In the interval is introduced a river deity recumbent; and beyond him is a Naiad seated by the side of a vase arranging her hair; a second nymph is seen at the side, reclining near some rocks. Engraved by Le Noir. From the collections of the Prince de Carignan and M. Robit. Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1832. See Smith's "Catalogue." (Nicolo Poussin)|Venus appearing to Aeneas; this admirable picture represents the goddess buoyant in the air, attended by three cupids, her arms extended, and her attention directed to her son Aeneas, who stands at the side, viewing with silent admiration the magnificent armour and arms which are attached to the stem of a tree before him, and to which the goddess points. In the interval is introduced a river deity recumbent; and beyond him is a Naiad seated by the side of a vase arranging her hair; a second nymph is seen at the side, reclining near some rocks. Engraved by Le Noir. From the collections of the Prince de Carignan and M. Robit. Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1832. See Smith's "Catalogue."]] réalisée par Nicolo Poussin, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Collard au prix de 262.10 gs. [50]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Le Corset Rouge; the companion to the celebrated Corset Bleu, represents a lady dressed in a scarlet velvet corset, and a taffeta petticoat. She is seated, and appears to have quitted her drawing in order to caress a favourite dog; some blue paper lies in her lap; and the figure of an infant, in plaster, after Fiamingo, stands on a table before her, which is covered with a Turkey carpet. From the collections of R. de Boisset, M. Destouches, M. Wattier, and M. Robit. Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1815. See Smith's "Catalogue." (Gabriel Metzu)|Le Corset Rouge; the companion to the celebrated Corset Bleu, represents a lady dressed in a scarlet velvet corset, and a taffeta petticoat. She is seated, and appears to have quitted her drawing in order to caress a favourite dog; some blue paper lies in her lap; and the figure of an infant, in plaster, after Fiamingo, stands on a table before her, which is covered with a Turkey carpet. From the collections of R. de Boisset, M. Destouches, M. Wattier, and M. Robit. Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1815. See Smith's "Catalogue."]] réalisée par Gabriel Metzu, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par R.E. au prix de 535.10 gs. [51]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Woman milking a Cow; a view near the river Maes, with a high bank on the left, on the summit of which are two cows, one of them lying down, the other standing; and at the foot of the hill in front is a young woman milking a red cow. The river, with its vessels and boats, occupies the right of the picture. From the collection of M. Robit. Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1829. See Smith's "Catalogue." (Cuyp)|A Woman milking a Cow; a view near the river Maes, with a high bank on the left, on the summit of which are two cows, one of them lying down, the other standing; and at the foot of the hill in front is a young woman milking a red cow. The river, with its vessels and boats, occupies the right of the picture. From the collection of M. Robit. Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1829. See Smith's "Catalogue."]] réalisée par Cuyp, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Artaria au prix de 955.10 gs. [52]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Holy Family; a composition of four figures, as large as life, seen to the knees. The Virgin is seated in the middle, with the infant Saviour in her arms, whose feet she has just finished washing in a basin; his head reclines on his mother's breast, and his attention is directed to an angel, who is presenting him a basket of fruit; St. Joseph (seen in a profile view) is on the opposite side. The back-ground represents a landscape. This capital picture is stated to have been painted for a M. Grouin, in whose family it continued until it was purchased for the Presle Collection, from whence it was transferred to. The collections of M. Robit, M. Wouter, Valckenier, Mr. Bryan, and G. Hibbert, Esq. Engraved by J. Ward. See Smith's "Catalogue." (Rubens)|The Holy Family; a composition of four figures, as large as life, seen to the knees. The Virgin is seated in the middle, with the infant Saviour in her arms, whose feet she has just finished washing in a basin; his head reclines on his mother's breast, and his attention is directed to an angel, who is presenting him a basket of fruit; St. Joseph (seen in a profile view) is on the opposite side. The back-ground represents a landscape. This capital picture is stated to have been painted for a M. Grouin, in whose family it continued until it was purchased for the Presle Collection, from whence it was transferred to. The collections of M. Robit, M. Wouter, Valckenier, Mr. Bryan, and G. Hibbert, Esq. Engraved by J. Ward. See Smith's "Catalogue."]] réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Buchanan for Mr Holford au prix de 945.0 gs. [53]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Freemasons; the interior of a large room, with a company of six peasants in front, two of whom are seated at a little table playing at cards; the one on the spectator's left is an elderly man, dressed in black, and having a broad frill round his neck; his adversary wears a cap on his head, and has a case of knives by his side; three of the others are on the further side of the table watching the game; the sixth is turned round to the wall; the company is overlooked by an old woman from a little window above. In the back part of the room are five more figures, and amongst them is a woman frying pancakes. This picture was formerly in the collection of M. Bellanger, 1747. It is engraved by Lepicier under the title of Les Francs-Macons Flamands (Teniers)|The Freemasons; the interior of a large room, with a company of six peasants in front, two of whom are seated at a little table playing at cards; the one on the spectator's left is an elderly man, dressed in black, and having a broad frill round his neck; his adversary wears a cap on his head, and has a case of knives by his side; three of the others are on the further side of the table watching the game; the sixth is turned round to the wall; the company is overlooked by an old woman from a little window above. In the back part of the room are five more figures, and amongst them is a woman frying pancakes. This picture was formerly in the collection of M. Bellanger, 1747. It is engraved by Lepicier under the title of Les Francs-Macons Flamands]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Dunford au prix de 661.10 gs. [54]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Good Shepherd. From the collection of Mons. Robit réalisée par Murillo, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Rothschild au prix de 3045.0 gs. [55]

• 1840.05.09/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Infant St. John. From the same collection Mons. Robit réalisée par Murillo, vendue par Sir Simon H Clarke Bart, achetée par Ld Ashburton au prix de 2100.0 gs. [56]