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  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Del Vecchio (James). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Christ with a Reed in his Hand; this beautiful picture was painted for the Duke Ludovico Sforza, of Milan, in the year 1494, and was placed in his Private Chapel, and was brought over to this country in the year 1798, during the time that country was invaded by the French. Nothing can surpass the elegance displayed in the drawing of the figure: the countenance is marked with sweet expression; the colouring is of the most brilliant tone; a splendid chef d'oeuvre (Leonardi da Vinci)|Christ with a Reed in his Hand; this beautiful picture was painted for the Duke Ludovico Sforza, of Milan, in the year 1494, and was placed in his Private Chapel, and was brought over to this country in the year 1798, during the time that country was invaded by the French. Nothing can surpass the elegance displayed in the drawing of the figure: the countenance is marked with sweet expression; the colouring is of the most brilliant tone; a splendid chef d'oeuvre]] réalisée par Leonardi da Vinci, vendue par Captain John Roberts, achetée par Wade au prix de 9.2 £. [69]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This pretty cabinet specimen of an eminent master, is painted with a light, free, and firm pencil, the subject natural and pleasing, the building and trees in his best manner, and he has rarely exceeded the excellence with which the carriage and horses in the fore-ground are sketched and finished (Minderhout Hobbima)|This pretty cabinet specimen of an eminent master, is painted with a light, free, and firm pencil, the subject natural and pleasing, the building and trees in his best manner, and he has rarely exceeded the excellence with which the carriage and horses in the fore-ground are sketched and finished]] réalisée par Minderhout Hobbima. [114]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A most pleasing cheerful landscape, in the happiest pencilling of this meritorious artist. The subject a representation of simple nature, most accurately imitated; there is very good keeping in this pretty cabinet picture, great transparency in the water, with a correspondent clearness and brilliancy of the atmosphere; fore-ground touched with vigour and spirit (Waterloo)|A most pleasing cheerful landscape, in the happiest pencilling of this meritorious artist. The subject a representation of simple nature, most accurately imitated; there is very good keeping in this pretty cabinet picture, great transparency in the water, with a correspondent clearness and brilliancy of the atmosphere; fore-ground touched with vigour and spirit]] réalisée par Waterloo. [116]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The nymph Calisto; in the back ground Diana and attendants. Though this beautiful historical subject is attributed to the pencil of Vandyk, it probably belongs to the Italian school, for the colouring is very Corregiesque; it is, however, a very pleasing original picture and in very good condition (Vandyk)|The nymph Calisto; in the back ground Diana and attendants. Though this beautiful historical subject is attributed to the pencil of Vandyk, it probably belongs to the Italian school, for the colouring is very Corregiesque; it is, however, a very pleasing original picture and in very good condition]] réalisée par Vandyk. [117]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Carré seems to have marked the time of day of this little landscape; a warm glow of setting sun pervades the whole, and enables him to give effect to his distances, so that the picture has great depth; the group of cattle are drawn with a masterly hand. There is a singularly spirited and crisp touch in his foliage, heightening the effect of the picture. This specimen of a master little known in this country, uniting the best stile of Berghem, with all the truth and fidelity of Paul Potter, will be an acquisition to the most respectable collections (Henry Carré)|Carré seems to have marked the time of day of this little landscape; a warm glow of setting sun pervades the whole, and enables him to give effect to his distances, so that the picture has great depth; the group of cattle are drawn with a masterly hand. There is a singularly spirited and crisp touch in his foliage, heightening the effect of the picture. This specimen of a master little known in this country, uniting the best stile of Berghem, with all the truth and fidelity of Paul Potter, will be an acquisition to the most respectable collections]] réalisée par Henry Carré. [118]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Salmacis and Hermaphroditus. This is no common specimen of the masterly drawing and colouring of the upper Italian school; the composition is classical and ingenious, the youth bathing in the fountain of Caria, is discovered by Salmacis, whose sensations are strongly expressed, although so little of the countenance is seen; the fine glowing tone of colouring of the carnations, the pellucid transparency of the water, and the general execution of this picture, entitles it to the foremost rank in the cabinet of the judicious amateur (Francisco Cervelli)|Salmacis and Hermaphroditus. This is no common specimen of the masterly drawing and colouring of the upper Italian school; the composition is classical and ingenious, the youth bathing in the fountain of Caria, is discovered by Salmacis, whose sensations are strongly expressed, although so little of the countenance is seen; the fine glowing tone of colouring of the carnations, the pellucid transparency of the water, and the general execution of this picture, entitles it to the foremost rank in the cabinet of the judicious amateur]] réalisée par Francisco Cervelli. [119]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The grotto of Nero, at the baths of Baia. An elegant little specimen of this great master's felicitous style, a faithful portrait of the spot; the view of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, in the distance happily managed; his figures in the fore-ground, painted à coup de Lancette, give a just idea of the Lazzaroni of that fine climate (Vernet)|The grotto of Nero, at the baths of Baia. An elegant little specimen of this great master's felicitous style, a faithful portrait of the spot; the view of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, in the distance happily managed; his figures in the fore-ground, painted à coup de Lancette, give a just idea of the Lazzaroni of that fine climate]] réalisée par Vernet. [120]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This rare landscape is a view from nature, in the island of Ischia, a scene evidently well chosen; there is a pleasing mixture of simplicity and elegance in the buildings, the grounds are charmingly broke, the figures, trees, and other objects well placed and proportioned to the distances; a light aerial sky terminating them; the colouring uncommonly rich and fresh, treated with great freedom of pencil, and that characteristic spirit, that leaves the works of this master unrivalled (Gaspar Poussin)|This rare landscape is a view from nature, in the island of Ischia, a scene evidently well chosen; there is a pleasing mixture of simplicity and elegance in the buildings, the grounds are charmingly broke, the figures, trees, and other objects well placed and proportioned to the distances; a light aerial sky terminating them; the colouring uncommonly rich and fresh, treated with great freedom of pencil, and that characteristic spirit, that leaves the works of this master unrivalled]] réalisée par Gaspar Poussin. [124]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This companion of the last picture has been called Gaspar Poussin also, and certainly has a better claim to the title than many landscapes to which the name has been assigned, but it is an undoubted original of this master, from the Collonna gallery, and the composition supports his fame for architectural and perspective knowledge, as well as his talent as a landscape painter, his figures are alike well grouped and well proportioned, making on the whole, a picture of rare and uncommon merit (Il Bolognese)|This companion of the last picture has been called Gaspar Poussin also, and certainly has a better claim to the title than many landscapes to which the name has been assigned, but it is an undoubted original of this master, from the Collonna gallery, and the composition supports his fame for architectural and perspective knowledge, as well as his talent as a landscape painter, his figures are alike well grouped and well proportioned, making on the whole, a picture of rare and uncommon merit]] réalisée par Il Bolognese. [125]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A very unique and extraordinary sized picture of this painter, representing females after bathing. In attitudes, drawing, and colouring, there is much to admire in this picture which retains its freshness, though painted more than two hundred years ago (Rottenhamer)|A very unique and extraordinary sized picture of this painter, representing females after bathing. In attitudes, drawing, and colouring, there is much to admire in this picture which retains its freshness, though painted more than two hundred years ago]] réalisée par Rottenhamer. [127]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An unique gem, of such brilliancy and beauty, that the landscape has more claim to the splendid pencil of Claude Lorraine, that that of Paul Brill, however it stands in need of no fame to recommend it, it speaks for itself, and the judicious critic will pronounce it qualified nor the best cabinet of Europe. Said to be painted by Annibale Caracci and Paul Brill (Annibale Caracci)|An unique gem, of such brilliancy and beauty, that the landscape has more claim to the splendid pencil of Claude Lorraine, that that of Paul Brill, however it stands in need of no fame to recommend it, it speaks for itself, and the judicious critic will pronounce it qualified nor the best cabinet of Europe. Said to be painted by Annibale Caracci and Paul Brill]] réalisée par Annibale Caracci. [128]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Whether the composition, colouring, or keeping be considered, there is so much harmony and excellence in this fascinating performance, that it may be ranked close to Guido; it is an undoubted genuine picture of this meritorious master, as pure and perfect as when it quitted his easel (Antonio Balestra)|Whether the composition, colouring, or keeping be considered, there is so much harmony and excellence in this fascinating performance, that it may be ranked close to Guido; it is an undoubted genuine picture of this meritorious master, as pure and perfect as when it quitted his easel]] réalisée par Antonio Balestra. [129]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A superb full sized chimney piece picture, formerly the ornament of Mr. Sturt's celebrated collection at Braundsay Castle. The subject, ships in distress at sea. The burst of light amid the gloomy horror of the storm, the agitation of the waters, its effect upon the vessels in different directions, is one of Vanderveldt's grandest compositions; executed with equal nature, judgment, and genious; the pen can very feebly describe what the artist has performed, it must be attentively and frequently examined, to judge of its numerous excellencies, each investigation will discover new beauties, that place this unique performance in the highest rank of the marine branch of painting (William Vanderveldt the younger)|A superb full sized chimney piece picture, formerly the ornament of Mr. Sturt's celebrated collection at Braundsay Castle. The subject, ships in distress at sea. The burst of light amid the gloomy horror of the storm, the agitation of the waters, its effect upon the vessels in different directions, is one of Vanderveldt's grandest compositions; executed with equal nature, judgment, and genious; the pen can very feebly describe what the artist has performed, it must be attentively and frequently examined, to judge of its numerous excellencies, each investigation will discover new beauties, that place this unique performance in the highest rank of the marine branch of painting]] réalisée par William Vanderveldt the younger. [130]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The interior of the Vatican at Rome. This singular and curious picture is attributed to the ingenious pencil of Claude Lorraine, it is a faithful representation of that celebrated gallery, previous to the alteration of Pius the Sixth, with miniature copies of the valuable pictures by which it was adorned, and these have so much the touch and handling of Claude, that the probability is in favor of the whole being the genuine production of that great master (Claude Lorraine)|The interior of the Vatican at Rome. This singular and curious picture is attributed to the ingenious pencil of Claude Lorraine, it is a faithful representation of that celebrated gallery, previous to the alteration of Pius the Sixth, with miniature copies of the valuable pictures by which it was adorned, and these have so much the touch and handling of Claude, that the probability is in favor of the whole being the genuine production of that great master]] réalisée par Claude Lorraine. [134]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Apotheosis of Saint Roch. The composition highly spirited, the group of angels finer forms than some of the drawings of this master, his colouring rich, and of a good natural tone, the lucid demi-tints give great breadth and striking effect to this pleasing specimen of the Venetian school (Paolo Veronese)|The Apotheosis of Saint Roch. The composition highly spirited, the group of angels finer forms than some of the drawings of this master, his colouring rich, and of a good natural tone, the lucid demi-tints give great breadth and striking effect to this pleasing specimen of the Venetian school]] réalisée par Paolo Veronese. [141]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This genuine bonnet-rouge picture of the celebrated master of the Flemish school, displays many of his excellencies, being painted with a pencil equally free and delicate, light and firm, and with his usual ingenuity, he has contrived two distinct groups, the light of the largest is finely relieved by a contrasted light in the smaller, by which means a pleasing effect is produced, without employing deep shadows -- a more rare specimen of his best manner will not easily be found (D. Teniers the younger)|This genuine bonnet-rouge picture of the celebrated master of the Flemish school, displays many of his excellencies, being painted with a pencil equally free and delicate, light and firm, and with his usual ingenuity, he has contrived two distinct groups, the light of the largest is finely relieved by a contrasted light in the smaller, by which means a pleasing effect is produced, without employing deep shadows -- a more rare specimen of his best manner will not easily be found]] réalisée par D. Teniers the younger. [142]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Tintern Abbey. One of the earliest and best productions of this ingenious living artist. A faithful portrait of this fine ruin, drawn with great perspective truth; the distribution of the light, and the occasional views of the sky, treated with wonderful skill, which advanced this painter to the high rank he now maintains among his cotemporaries (G. Arnald)|Tintern Abbey. One of the earliest and best productions of this ingenious living artist. A faithful portrait of this fine ruin, drawn with great perspective truth; the distribution of the light, and the occasional views of the sky, treated with wonderful skill, which advanced this painter to the high rank he now maintains among his cotemporaries]] réalisée par G. Arnald. [143]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Angel appearing to the Shepherds. This spirited little specimen of one of the most popular masters of the art, is well calculated to display his felicitous powers: the grouping judicious, the ease of the recumbent shepherd and the simplicity of the youths engrosses attention, the harmony of colouring such, that without the aid of black in his shadows the happiest effect is produced, if seen close, it appears a confused mass, but recede a few steps, every thing is in its place, and is a proof of the ingenuity and skill of this eminent master (Giacomo Bassano)|The Angel appearing to the Shepherds. This spirited little specimen of one of the most popular masters of the art, is well calculated to display his felicitous powers: the grouping judicious, the ease of the recumbent shepherd and the simplicity of the youths engrosses attention, the harmony of colouring such, that without the aid of black in his shadows the happiest effect is produced, if seen close, it appears a confused mass, but recede a few steps, every thing is in its place, and is a proof of the ingenuity and skill of this eminent master]] réalisée par Giacomo Bassano. [144]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The wise mens' offering. Said to be the original sketch in oil of his famous picture in Fresco, at the Borghese Palace in Rome. The design is noble, the grouping and disposition of the figures judicious, ornaments splendid, colouring full and spirited. It seldoms happens a genuine specimen of P. da Cortona is to be laid hold of in cabinet size (Pietro da Cortona)|The wise mens' offering. Said to be the original sketch in oil of his famous picture in Fresco, at the Borghese Palace in Rome. The design is noble, the grouping and disposition of the figures judicious, ornaments splendid, colouring full and spirited. It seldoms happens a genuine specimen of P. da Cortona is to be laid hold of in cabinet size]] réalisée par Pietro da Cortona. [145]
  • 1813.06.24/ maison de ventes : Robins (J.E. & C.). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Interior of a cathedral, with the celebration of mass in one of its chapels. The neatness of pencilling and accuracy of perspective, as well as the judicious contrast of light and shade, places this little gem among the first performances of De Neefs. The figures bear equal testimony to the talent of Old Frank, in their grouping, as well as finishing. The altar itself is a pretty picture, and it must be allowed to be a rarity to find so much merit combined in so small a compass. The joint production of Peter Neefs and Old Frank (Peter Neefs)|Interior of a cathedral, with the celebration of mass in one of its chapels. The neatness of pencilling and accuracy of perspective, as well as the judicious contrast of light and shade, places this little gem among the first performances of De Neefs. The figures bear equal testimony to the talent of Old Frank, in their grouping, as well as finishing. The altar itself is a pretty picture, and it must be allowed to be a rarity to find so much merit combined in so small a compass. The joint production of Peter Neefs and Old Frank]] réalisée par Peter Neefs. [147]