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- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Virgin seated, in a Landscape, with the Infant upon her lap; she is looking down with an affectionate smile upon the Infant, and pressing one of its extended arms to her breast; her left hand, applied to the left hand of the Child, touches the extremities of its fingers, thus balancing it in its seat. The figure of the Child is of bold desgn, that of the Virgin perfectly elegant, and appropriate to the sweetness of her character: it is very finely coloured This fine and rare chef d'oeuvre was purchased by its Noble owner, for a very large sum, upon its first importation into this country from Spain. It is 35 1/2 inches high, by 24 1/2 wide (Corregio)|The Virgin seated, in a Landscape, with the Infant upon her lap; she is looking down with an affectionate smile upon the Infant, and pressing one of its extended arms to her breast; her left hand, applied to the left hand of the Child, touches the extremities of its fingers, thus balancing it in its seat. The figure of the Child is of bold desgn, that of the Virgin perfectly elegant, and appropriate to the sweetness of her character: it is very finely coloured This fine and rare chef d'oeuvre was purchased by its Noble owner, for a very large sum, upon its first importation into this country from Spain. It is 35 1/2 inches high, by 24 1/2 wide]] réalisée par Corregio, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Lord Northwick au prix de 336.0 £. [1]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Grand Mountainous Landscape with Figures: a strong light falls upon the Group in the fore-ground, and discloses the varied expression of eagerness and attention with which a crowd are listening to John the Baptist preaching: some trees, rising to a noble elevation, display their fine masses of foliage, and give a depth to the centre of the Landscape, while a range of Mountains beyond them, receives a breadth of clear light that falls upon them from a beautiful silvery Sky This Landscape is one of a set of four well known chef d'oeuvres; executed by Domenichino for the Giustiniani family. It is 3 ft. 8 inches high, by 5 ft. 1 inch in length (Domenichino)|A Grand Mountainous Landscape with Figures: a strong light falls upon the Group in the fore-ground, and discloses the varied expression of eagerness and attention with which a crowd are listening to John the Baptist preaching: some trees, rising to a noble elevation, display their fine masses of foliage, and give a depth to the centre of the Landscape, while a range of Mountains beyond them, receives a breadth of clear light that falls upon them from a beautiful silvery Sky This Landscape is one of a set of four well known chef d'oeuvres; executed by Domenichino for the Giustiniani family. It is 3 ft. 8 inches high, by 5 ft. 1 inch in length]] réalisée par Domenichino, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Ld Aylesbury au prix de 577.10 £. [2]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Holy Family. The Virgin, with a Book in one hand, is seated with the Infant on her lap, while the young St. John, clad in a Camel's skin, is embracing him: behind them is a beautiful Figure of the Magdalen, seen in profile, with the alabaster Vase of ointment in one hand: a half figure of Joseph, with an open Book, occupies the front of the Picture on the right hand: Roman Architecture, and a distant Landscape form the back ground This noble specimen of Parmegiano may be justly considered one of the most precious, and exquisite easel Pictures of the master, and in the finest preservation. It was formerly of the Collection at Capo di Monte -- 29 inches high, by 24 wide (Parmegiano)|A Holy Family. The Virgin, with a Book in one hand, is seated with the Infant on her lap, while the young St. John, clad in a Camel's skin, is embracing him: behind them is a beautiful Figure of the Magdalen, seen in profile, with the alabaster Vase of ointment in one hand: a half figure of Joseph, with an open Book, occupies the front of the Picture on the right hand: Roman Architecture, and a distant Landscape form the back ground This noble specimen of Parmegiano may be justly considered one of the most precious, and exquisite easel Pictures of the master, and in the finest preservation. It was formerly of the Collection at Capo di Monte -- 29 inches high, by 24 wide]] réalisée par Parmegiano, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Lord Aylesbury au prix de 546.0 £. [3]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, view near the junction of two roads, one of which, turning off to the right, is lost in a mass of wood, where an elderly Peasant in a red bonnet is conversing with another, having his Dog beside him: upon the other, to the left, a Traveller on foot, is hastening through an open Heath to a Village not far distant, and other Figures are seen in this direction The extreme rarity of Rembrandt's Landscapes, and the surprising clearness of this grand specimen, stamp it with the highest value. The Figures are by the pencil of Teniers -- 3 ft. 2 inches, by 5 ft. (Rembrandt)|A Landscape, view near the junction of two roads, one of which, turning off to the right, is lost in a mass of wood, where an elderly Peasant in a red bonnet is conversing with another, having his Dog beside him: upon the other, to the left, a Traveller on foot, is hastening through an open Heath to a Village not far distant, and other Figures are seen in this direction The extreme rarity of Rembrandt's Landscapes, and the surprising clearness of this grand specimen, stamp it with the highest value. The Figures are by the pencil of Teniers -- 3 ft. 2 inches, by 5 ft.]] réalisée par Rembrandt, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Captain Batty au prix de 136.10 £. [4]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Daughter of Herodias, with the Head of St. John in a charger; a Female attendant behind is looking on: the countenance of the principal Figure, which is fixed upon the spectator, is characterized by a stern and severe air, but mingled with great beauty, to which the awful burthen she bears forms a powerful contrast This admirable chef d'oeuvre is from the Aldobrandini Palace -- 27 1/2 inches high, by 24 wide (Titian)|The Daughter of Herodias, with the Head of St. John in a charger; a Female attendant behind is looking on: the countenance of the principal Figure, which is fixed upon the spectator, is characterized by a stern and severe air, but mingled with great beauty, to which the awful burthen she bears forms a powerful contrast This admirable chef d'oeuvre is from the Aldobrandini Palace -- 27 1/2 inches high, by 24 wide]] réalisée par Titian, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Alex Baring au prix de 1890.0 £. [5]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of this great Painter by himself. He is represented in a cap and robe edged with fur, his hair on both sides hanging long, and nearly straight, to the neck; the penetrating eye, and shrewd intelligent character of the contenance, are painted to the life; he holds a Missal in one hand; on a table before him are a Bronze, and some antique Coins: a Bas relief behind catches the light with fine effect, contrasting with the more warm and deep tone of the Portrait From the Collection at Capo di Monte -- 35 inches high, by 25 wide (Parmegiano)|Portrait of this great Painter by himself. He is represented in a cap and robe edged with fur, his hair on both sides hanging long, and nearly straight, to the neck; the penetrating eye, and shrewd intelligent character of the contenance, are painted to the life; he holds a Missal in one hand; on a table before him are a Bronze, and some antique Coins: a Bas relief behind catches the light with fine effect, contrasting with the more warm and deep tone of the Portrait From the Collection at Capo di Monte -- 35 inches high, by 25 wide]] réalisée par Parmegiano, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par G Byng MP au prix de 882.0 £. [6]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Francis in retirement, expiring: a Skull in his lap, and the Sacred Volume by his side, shew the object of his recent meditations, which have prepared him for the change he is undergoing. He appears to be rather lulled into a sweet sleep by the notes of a lovely Angel on the wing above him, who is playing on the violin: a beautiful Landscape forms the distance. It is painted in the sweetest style of the master, and is truly a rare and admirable Cabinet bijou; from the Colonna Palace -- 18 inches by 14 (Lod. Carracci)|St. Francis in retirement, expiring: a Skull in his lap, and the Sacred Volume by his side, shew the object of his recent meditations, which have prepared him for the change he is undergoing. He appears to be rather lulled into a sweet sleep by the notes of a lovely Angel on the wing above him, who is playing on the violin: a beautiful Landscape forms the distance. It is painted in the sweetest style of the master, and is truly a rare and admirable Cabinet bijou; from the Colonna Palace -- 18 inches by 14]] réalisée par Lod. Carracci, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Ld Aylesbury au prix de 252.0 £. [7]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Holy Family, consisting of Joseph and the Virgin seated before the door of a ruined Dwelling, the Infant Christ, standing, but from the weakness of his frame, scarcely erect, between the knees of his mother, and the young St. John in a more energetic attitude on one knee, pointing to the prophecies in an open Volume: a fine Female Figure is advancing from the right, with a basket of Turtle Doves, as the offering of Purification, while with her right hand she collects her drapery. The distance is filled with romantic Scenery This noble chef d'oeuvre is from the Vicenza Spinola Palace, at Genoa -- 30 inches by 24 (G. Romano)|The Holy Family, consisting of Joseph and the Virgin seated before the door of a ruined Dwelling, the Infant Christ, standing, but from the weakness of his frame, scarcely erect, between the knees of his mother, and the young St. John in a more energetic attitude on one knee, pointing to the prophecies in an open Volume: a fine Female Figure is advancing from the right, with a basket of Turtle Doves, as the offering of Purification, while with her right hand she collects her drapery. The distance is filled with romantic Scenery This noble chef d'oeuvre is from the Vicenza Spinola Palace, at Genoa -- 30 inches by 24]] réalisée par G. Romano, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Geo Byng MP au prix de 934.10 £. [8]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Joseph with his Rod, half figure. The countenance looking upwards with fixed attention, receives, as well as the hand which grasps the Rod, a breadth of light that brings into full view the masterly execution of Ribera, who has treated the subject with amazing force and spirit, but with very singular handling -- 2 ft. 4 inches high, by 2 ft. wide (Ribera)|Joseph with his Rod, half figure. The countenance looking upwards with fixed attention, receives, as well as the hand which grasps the Rod, a breadth of light that brings into full view the masterly execution of Ribera, who has treated the subject with amazing force and spirit, but with very singular handling -- 2 ft. 4 inches high, by 2 ft. wide]] réalisée par Ribera, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Honble Agar Ellis au prix de 220.10 £. [9]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Temptation of St. Anthony. The Saint is represented lying on his back clad in a vest of Skins, and assailed by Daemons with their horrible accompaniments, endeavouring to overwhelm the Saint with terror and despair: amid these he is looking up with the most amiable expression of devotion, and with submissive patience. The Deity appears to him borne aloft upon a group of lovely Angels and Cherubim, whose grace and sweetness is rendered doubly enchanting, from the contrast of the horrors depicted below This extremely precious bijou was formerly an admired object in the Borghese Palace -- 19 inches by 13 1/2 (Annibale Carracci)|The Temptation of St. Anthony. The Saint is represented lying on his back clad in a vest of Skins, and assailed by Daemons with their horrible accompaniments, endeavouring to overwhelm the Saint with terror and despair: amid these he is looking up with the most amiable expression of devotion, and with submissive patience. The Deity appears to him borne aloft upon a group of lovely Angels and Cherubim, whose grace and sweetness is rendered doubly enchanting, from the contrast of the horrors depicted below This extremely precious bijou was formerly an admired object in the Borghese Palace -- 19 inches by 13 1/2]] réalisée par Annibale Carracci, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Seguier for Lord Dartmouth au prix de 787.10 £. [10]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Ecce Homo; -- a Bust only, of the Saviour crowned with Thorns. The dignified sorrow and exalted feeling depicted in the countenance, the appropriate solemnity of the chiaro scuro, and the masterly handling, mark this Picture as one of the finest cabinet productions of the master -- 20 1/2 inches by 15 1/2 (Guido)|Ecce Homo; -- a Bust only, of the Saviour crowned with Thorns. The dignified sorrow and exalted feeling depicted in the countenance, the appropriate solemnity of the chiaro scuro, and the masterly handling, mark this Picture as one of the finest cabinet productions of the master -- 20 1/2 inches by 15 1/2]] réalisée par Guido, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Baring au prix de 183.15 £. [11]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A clear and brilliant Landscape, a grand composition, in the cente of which appears a Castle, on the bank of a Lake, backed by bold Hills, and enlivened by a gleam of sunshine, while masses of Trees, broken Banks, and a small Cascade, form the front-ground, where Figures are reposing in the shade: -- from the Collection of the late Mr. Champernown -- 21 inches by 32 (Gaspar Poussin)|A clear and brilliant Landscape, a grand composition, in the cente of which appears a Castle, on the bank of a Lake, backed by bold Hills, and enlivened by a gleam of sunshine, while masses of Trees, broken Banks, and a small Cascade, form the front-ground, where Figures are reposing in the shade: -- from the Collection of the late Mr. Champernown -- 21 inches by 32]] réalisée par Gaspar Poussin, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Pinney au prix de 357.0 £. [12]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of the Duchess of Ossuna, with a Fan; painted with great truth and rich effect. It may be considered a perfect model as a Portrait. From Madrid -- 28 inches by 22 1/2 réalisée par Velasquez, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Lord Orford au prix de 262.10 £. [13]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Apollo and Daphne; the latter, undergoing her metamorphosis, is bending back from the embrace of Apollo; a Cupid on the wing has just discharged an arrow from his bow. The River god, Peneus, and two infants in front, complete this classic group, which is painted with a strong effect of chiaro scuro -- It is 26 1/2 inches by 22 (N. Poussin)|Apollo and Daphne; the latter, undergoing her metamorphosis, is bending back from the embrace of Apollo; a Cupid on the wing has just discharged an arrow from his bow. The River god, Peneus, and two infants in front, complete this classic group, which is painted with a strong effect of chiaro scuro -- It is 26 1/2 inches by 22]] réalisée par N. Poussin, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Lord Northwick au prix de 309.15 £. [14]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait, half Figure, of Aloysius Gonzaga, with an infant Angel descending to place a Chaplet upon his head, during his meditations before a Crucifix. The rapturous devotion in the countenance of the Saint is of a very elevated character -- 40 inches by 28 (Murillo)|Portrait, half Figure, of Aloysius Gonzaga, with an infant Angel descending to place a Chaplet upon his head, during his meditations before a Crucifix. The rapturous devotion in the countenance of the Saint is of a very elevated character -- 40 inches by 28]] réalisée par Murillo, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Timson au prix de 168.0 £. [15]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Architectural Interior, in which Saint Catharine is kneeling at the foot of a Crucifix. The emblems of martyrdom are beneath it; an arched opening behind admits a view of a distant Landscape; the countenance of the Saint is full of tenderness and devotion: -- a fine specimen of Titian's glowing colour -- 46 inches by 39. From the Escurial (Titian)|An Architectural Interior, in which Saint Catharine is kneeling at the foot of a Crucifix. The emblems of martyrdom are beneath it; an arched opening behind admits a view of a distant Landscape; the countenance of the Saint is full of tenderness and devotion: -- a fine specimen of Titian's glowing colour -- 46 inches by 39. From the Escurial]] réalisée par Titian, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Timson au prix de 105.0 £. [16]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Arria inflicting upon herself the mortal wound, before she presents the dagger to Poetus: painted in his clear manner, and very delicately finished -- 33 inches by 28 1/2 réalisée par Guercino, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Sir G Staunton au prix de 183.15 £. [17]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme St. Peter repentant; half Figure; painted in Guido's bold and spirited manner, with admirable expression, and the draperies very finely cast. From the Vatican -- 35 1/2 inches by 30 réalisée par Guido, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Rutley au prix de 252.0 £. [18]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Magdalen in a pensive attitude, seated between two infant Angels, one of whom is handling a skull and a book, the other is embracing the Vase of unguent; painted in a dark tone, with powerful effect of light, and warmth of colour -- 21 1/2 inches by 17 1/2 From the Parma Gallery (Schidone)|A Magdalen in a pensive attitude, seated between two infant Angels, one of whom is handling a skull and a book, the other is embracing the Vase of unguent; painted in a dark tone, with powerful effect of light, and warmth of colour -- 21 1/2 inches by 17 1/2 From the Parma Gallery]] réalisée par Schidone, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Buchanan au prix de 168.0 £. [19]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Bruno, half Figure, contemplating the Crucifix. The air of sorrow pourtrayed in the countenance of the Saint, is well supported by the simple tone of the colouring. -- It is painted with a fine breadth of chiaro scuro; from the Collection of the late Mr. Troward -- 27 1/2 inches by 21 (A. Sacchi)|St. Bruno, half Figure, contemplating the Crucifix. The air of sorrow pourtrayed in the countenance of the Saint, is well supported by the simple tone of the colouring. -- It is painted with a fine breadth of chiaro scuro; from the Collection of the late Mr. Troward -- 27 1/2 inches by 21]] réalisée par A. Sacchi, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Buller au prix de 99.15 £. [20]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Sebastian on the ground, bound, and transfixed with arrows, one of which has been extracted by an Angel kneeling by his side, and apparently answering an heavenly messenger of superior rank, who is hovering over the Saint. An exquisitely finished Cabinet Picture -- 17 1/2 inches by 13 (Guercino)|St. Sebastian on the ground, bound, and transfixed with arrows, one of which has been extracted by an Angel kneeling by his side, and apparently answering an heavenly messenger of superior rank, who is hovering over the Saint. An exquisitely finished Cabinet Picture -- 17 1/2 inches by 13]] réalisée par Guercino, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Alex Baring au prix de 231.0 £. [21]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Holy Family with the Infant at the Bath. Joseph is seated, somewhat above the rest of the group, before a pile of masonry. The Virgin, in a dignified attitude, with a brazen laver by her side, having washed the Child, is receiving a napkin from one Infant, while a second is discharging a vase of water, and two others are preparaing to present a Basket of Flowers. The young Christ is supported by St. John, beside whom is Elizabeth in a crouching attitude. Above them appears a mountainous Landscape with Buildings, an Italian Scene, on the brink of a pellucid lake. A noble chef d'oeuvre of this classic painter, formerly one of the celebrated Collection of Monsieur Robit -- 38 inches high, by 51 wide (N. Poussin)|The Holy Family with the Infant at the Bath. Joseph is seated, somewhat above the rest of the group, before a pile of masonry. The Virgin, in a dignified attitude, with a brazen laver by her side, having washed the Child, is receiving a napkin from one Infant, while a second is discharging a vase of water, and two others are preparaing to present a Basket of Flowers. The young Christ is supported by St. John, beside whom is Elizabeth in a crouching attitude. Above them appears a mountainous Landscape with Buildings, an Italian Scene, on the brink of a pellucid lake. A noble chef d'oeuvre of this classic painter, formerly one of the celebrated Collection of Monsieur Robit -- 38 inches high, by 51 wide]] réalisée par N. Poussin, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Pinney au prix de 630.0 £. [22]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, viewed from the skirts of a Wood, within the fence of which are a Peasant advancing with his Dog, and a Woodman reposing. The half distance is intersected by a River, in which Cows are watering. The Buildings of a Town appear behind some wood on the further bank of it, and the distance terminates in a tender blue range of Mountains. A very uncommon and fine chef d'oeuvre -- 29 1/2 inches high, by nearly 41 in length (V. der Neer)|A Landscape, viewed from the skirts of a Wood, within the fence of which are a Peasant advancing with his Dog, and a Woodman reposing. The half distance is intersected by a River, in which Cows are watering. The Buildings of a Town appear behind some wood on the further bank of it, and the distance terminates in a tender blue range of Mountains. A very uncommon and fine chef d'oeuvre -- 29 1/2 inches high, by nearly 41 in length]] réalisée par V. der Neer, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Timson au prix de 309.15 £. [23]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Rembrandt, by himself. An admirable Picture. A black Hat or Cap, placed obliquely on the head, gives a very brilliant relief to the countenance, which is lighted up with rich effect. The flesh exhibits every variety of tint, harmoniously blended: -- a true representation of nature From the Collection of the Duc de Valentinois -- 30 1/2 inches by 25 1/2 (Rembrandt)|Portrait of Rembrandt, by himself. An admirable Picture. A black Hat or Cap, placed obliquely on the head, gives a very brilliant relief to the countenance, which is lighted up with rich effect. The flesh exhibits every variety of tint, harmoniously blended: -- a true representation of nature From the Collection of the Duc de Valentinois -- 30 1/2 inches by 25 1/2]] réalisée par Rembrandt, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Alexr Baring au prix de 299.5 £. [24]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A View of the Ruins of an Abbey Gate, through which some Figures and a Dog are passing on a winding Road, in a Forest Scene, thinly planted with timber. The Scene is rendered interesting by a fine effect of light and shade. The minutiae of the Building, and coarse herbage, are admirably detailed, and are touched with great sharpness and spirit. It was formerly in the Collection of Wm. Smith, Esq. M.P., and is engraved -- 18 1/2 inches by 25 (Jacob Ruysdael)|A View of the Ruins of an Abbey Gate, through which some Figures and a Dog are passing on a winding Road, in a Forest Scene, thinly planted with timber. The Scene is rendered interesting by a fine effect of light and shade. The minutiae of the Building, and coarse herbage, are admirably detailed, and are touched with great sharpness and spirit. It was formerly in the Collection of Wm. Smith, Esq. M.P., and is engraved -- 18 1/2 inches by 25]] réalisée par Jacob Ruysdael, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Norton au prix de 183.15 £. [25]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Verbiest Family assembled in the paved Vestibule of their country Seat, in the corner of which a fountain is playing. The Mother, seated, is surrounded by four Children. Their Father, accompanied by a favourite Dog, has just entered at a portico supported by Caryatid Figures and roofed with Vines, which opens to a Landscape in the manner of Rubens. Upon a yellow curtain, behind the chair of the mother, the the Arms of the Family are impressed. A charming bijou, on copper -- 21 1/2 inches by 28 (Gonzales)|The Verbiest Family assembled in the paved Vestibule of their country Seat, in the corner of which a fountain is playing. The Mother, seated, is surrounded by four Children. Their Father, accompanied by a favourite Dog, has just entered at a portico supported by Caryatid Figures and roofed with Vines, which opens to a Landscape in the manner of Rubens. Upon a yellow curtain, behind the chair of the mother, the the Arms of the Family are impressed. A charming bijou, on copper -- 21 1/2 inches by 28]] réalisée par Gonzales, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Seguier for the King au prix de 488.5 £. [26]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Interior of a Chemist's Elaboratory. The Chemist, the principal figure, is standing near a Sand heat, on the right hand, in front, where numerous Alembics and utensils are distributed. A Spaniel reposing near them, is very spiritedly touched. Three assistants are employed at a furnace behind; and a Boor is looking from a window above. This noble Cabinet Picture was formerly in the Collection of the King of Spain, and has been noticed by Cumberland. It is 27 inches high, by 33 wide (D. Teniers)|The Interior of a Chemist's Elaboratory. The Chemist, the principal figure, is standing near a Sand heat, on the right hand, in front, where numerous Alembics and utensils are distributed. A Spaniel reposing near them, is very spiritedly touched. Three assistants are employed at a furnace behind; and a Boor is looking from a window above. This noble Cabinet Picture was formerly in the Collection of the King of Spain, and has been noticed by Cumberland. It is 27 inches high, by 33 wide]] réalisée par D. Teniers, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Lord Northwick au prix de 336.0 £. [27]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Landscape and Figures, consisting of a Naiad, and one other Nymph, Pan and two infant Bacchanals; treated with fine poetical taste -- 38 inches by 51 réalisée par N. Poussin, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Buchanan au prix de 136.10 £. [28]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An old Woman at a window, with a pail in one hand, and with the other reaching forward a lighted Candle. A dead Cock lies before her, and a Bird Cage is suspended above. Two minute Figures appear in Conversation, in the distance: upon a label beneath the window is inscribed: "G. Dow. Anno. 1671." This beautiful specimen was formerly in the very choice Collection of Wm. Smith, Esq. M.P. -- 10 inches by 8 (G. Dow)|An old Woman at a window, with a pail in one hand, and with the other reaching forward a lighted Candle. A dead Cock lies before her, and a Bird Cage is suspended above. Two minute Figures appear in Conversation, in the distance: upon a label beneath the window is inscribed: "G. Dow. Anno. 1671." This beautiful specimen was formerly in the very choice Collection of Wm. Smith, Esq. M.P. -- 10 inches by 8]] réalisée par G. Dow, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Buchanan au prix de 157.10 £. [29]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Strolling Musician at a Cottage door, over which a Boor, with a red cap and a Pipe in his hand, is leaning. Two children are standing by and listening: an exquisite specimen of the rich colouring and finishing of A. Ostade. -- 12 1/2 inches by 10 1/2 (A. Ostade)|A Strolling Musician at a Cottage door, over which a Boor, with a red cap and a Pipe in his hand, is leaning. Two children are standing by and listening: an exquisite specimen of the rich colouring and finishing of A. Ostade. -- 12 1/2 inches by 10 1/2]] réalisée par A. Ostade, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Rainier au prix de 94.10 £. [30]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Figures on a winding Road between a wooded Bank and a Corn-Field, in which Peasants are binding Sheaves: a village Church Spire rises above the summit of the Road. Dilapidated paling, a log of timber, and other objects are negligently disposed to increase the picturesque effect: 18 1/2 inches by 22 1/2 (Wynants)|Figures on a winding Road between a wooded Bank and a Corn-Field, in which Peasants are binding Sheaves: a village Church Spire rises above the summit of the Road. Dilapidated paling, a log of timber, and other objects are negligently disposed to increase the picturesque effect: 18 1/2 inches by 22 1/2]] réalisée par Wynants, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Chandos Leigh au prix de 87.3 £. [31]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of the Connetable de Bourbon, from a Sketch of that great man, in the Montmorenci family. He is invested with a gold Chain; the left hand, holding a glove, is applied to his chest, while the right hand is advanced, as if he were addressing a military Council: a fine chef d'oeuvre: the masterly painting of the hand especially will excite the admiration of the spectator -- 36 inches by 29 1/2 (Rembrandt)|Portrait of the Connetable de Bourbon, from a Sketch of that great man, in the Montmorenci family. He is invested with a gold Chain; the left hand, holding a glove, is applied to his chest, while the right hand is advanced, as if he were addressing a military Council: a fine chef d'oeuvre: the masterly painting of the hand especially will excite the admiration of the spectator -- 36 inches by 29 1/2]] réalisée par Rembrandt, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Lord Ailesbury au prix de 267.15 £. [32]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Adoration of the Shepherds; a Female near them in an elegant attitude, is bringing a basket of Fruits by way of offering. An arched opening in the Architecture, which forms the back ground, admits a View of a Landscape with the Angel appearing to the Shepherds -- 21 inches high, by 27 1/2 wide (N. Poussin)|The Adoration of the Shepherds; a Female near them in an elegant attitude, is bringing a basket of Fruits by way of offering. An arched opening in the Architecture, which forms the back ground, admits a View of a Landscape with the Angel appearing to the Shepherds -- 21 inches high, by 27 1/2 wide]] réalisée par N. Poussin, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Rogers au prix de 162.15 £. [33]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, where a married Pair, (owners of a Dairy Farm,) are seated on a sunny bank, upon which some Cows are feeding or reposing, and a dairy Maid is coming down with a pitcher of Milk; a Cow is drinking in the front-ground: a genuine and delightful bit of this very scarce master, illumined with a glowing effect of sunshine -- 13 inches by 16 1/2 (Paul Potter)|A Landscape, where a married Pair, (owners of a Dairy Farm,) are seated on a sunny bank, upon which some Cows are feeding or reposing, and a dairy Maid is coming down with a pitcher of Milk; a Cow is drinking in the front-ground: a genuine and delightful bit of this very scarce master, illumined with a glowing effect of sunshine -- 13 inches by 16 1/2]] réalisée par Paul Potter, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Woodburn au prix de 372.15 £. [34]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A group of Peasants in a Harvest Field, loading a Cart with Sheaves, and Reapers at work in the distance. In the front-ground a Peasant is standing by a Woman and Child sitting on the stubble; on the left is a Dog drinking at a brook: the Picture is coloured in a deep tone, but enlivened with a rich effect of light, and beautifully finished -- 11 inches by 13 (Wouvermans)|A group of Peasants in a Harvest Field, loading a Cart with Sheaves, and Reapers at work in the distance. In the front-ground a Peasant is standing by a Woman and Child sitting on the stubble; on the left is a Dog drinking at a brook: the Picture is coloured in a deep tone, but enlivened with a rich effect of light, and beautifully finished -- 11 inches by 13]] réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Harman au prix de 119.14 £. [35]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Female offering a Salver of Fruits to a little Girl of distinction, in white satin drapery, and seated on a table, partly covered with a Turkey Carpet: crimson drapery is suspended above: a Landscape opens to the left. A beautiful chef d'oeuvre -- 13 inches by 10 1/2 (Netscher)|A Female offering a Salver of Fruits to a little Girl of distinction, in white satin drapery, and seated on a table, partly covered with a Turkey Carpet: crimson drapery is suspended above: a Landscape opens to the left. A beautiful chef d'oeuvre -- 13 inches by 10 1/2]] réalisée par Netscher, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Hollingsworth au prix de 79.16 £. [36]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Conversation of three Boors at a table, smoking and drinking; one of which, in the act of filling a glass with liquor, is the Portrait of A. Ostade. The interior of the Apartment represents a Shop, where a Woman is employed at the counter. A little precious bijou, coloured with great richness and harmony, and in the highest preservation -- 9 inches by 7 1/2 (Adrian Ostade)|A Conversation of three Boors at a table, smoking and drinking; one of which, in the act of filling a glass with liquor, is the Portrait of A. Ostade. The interior of the Apartment represents a Shop, where a Woman is employed at the counter. A little precious bijou, coloured with great richness and harmony, and in the highest preservation -- 9 inches by 7 1/2]] réalisée par Adrian Ostade, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Emmerson au prix de 92.8 £. [37]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Sacrifice to Priapus by a group of Bacchanalian Figures, of which a drunken Satyr, extended on his back, is supported by a laughing Nymph: another Nymph, reclining, receives a glass of wine from a Satyr, who pours it from a skin; another, with a reed pipe, appears behind; and the group is completed by a dancing Faun and Nymph, and a Figure blowing an uplifted horn -- 39 inches by 50 1/2. From the Collection of the Duc de Valentinois (N. Poussin)|A Sacrifice to Priapus by a group of Bacchanalian Figures, of which a drunken Satyr, extended on his back, is supported by a laughing Nymph: another Nymph, reclining, receives a glass of wine from a Satyr, who pours it from a skin; another, with a reed pipe, appears behind; and the group is completed by a dancing Faun and Nymph, and a Figure blowing an uplifted horn -- 39 inches by 50 1/2. From the Collection of the Duc de Valentinois]] réalisée par N. Poussin, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Gilmore au prix de 66.3 £. [38]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of an elderly Female, the mother of the painter, within an oval, delicately finished -- 29 1/2 inches by 24 1/2 réalisée par Metzu, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Lake au prix de 35.14 £. [39]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Bay in the Mediterranean, (upright) in which a Boat has grounded under a detached and oblique fragment of rock, and the crew are rolling casks ashore, where two Figures are in conversation: farther off a Ship of War is dropping anchor near a Town, under a mountainous range, towards sunset: painted with transparent and beautiful effect -- 20 inches by 17 (Backhuysen)|A Bay in the Mediterranean, (upright) in which a Boat has grounded under a detached and oblique fragment of rock, and the crew are rolling casks ashore, where two Figures are in conversation: farther off a Ship of War is dropping anchor near a Town, under a mountainous range, towards sunset: painted with transparent and beautiful effect -- 20 inches by 17]] réalisée par Backhuysen, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Timson au prix de 63.0 £. [40]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Interior of a Chamber, where, on the right, a Female is making a bed, and accosting a Child, who has just opened the door of the apartment, and stands with its hand still applied to the latch; the View here opens to an inner Room and a Garden, where the painter has let in a double light through the door and window, with magical effect -- 19 1/2 inches by nearly 24 (De Hooghe)|Interior of a Chamber, where, on the right, a Female is making a bed, and accosting a Child, who has just opened the door of the apartment, and stands with its hand still applied to the latch; the View here opens to an inner Room and a Garden, where the painter has let in a double light through the door and window, with magical effect -- 19 1/2 inches by nearly 24]] réalisée par De Hooghe, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Marquis of Stafford au prix de 73.10 £. [41]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Man asleep in a chair before a table, on which are his Pitcher and Pipe; he supports his head upon his hand, and reposes with one elbow on the Table; a Female, with an arch look, behind, is picking his pocket: an admirable specimen for colouring, effect, and finishing -- 13 1/2 inches by 11 1/2 (Maas)|A Man asleep in a chair before a table, on which are his Pitcher and Pipe; he supports his head upon his hand, and reposes with one elbow on the Table; a Female, with an arch look, behind, is picking his pocket: an admirable specimen for colouring, effect, and finishing -- 13 1/2 inches by 11 1/2]] réalisée par Maas, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Baker Esqr au prix de 111.6 £. [42]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, Evening Scene, in the front of which a Peasant, mounted on a white horse, is conversing with a Female standing ancle deep in a pool, where her Cows and Sheep are watering. A Ruin appears on the left, in the half distance, and a bank with two Trees and Figures on the right: painted in a clear tone -- 20 inches by 17 1/2 (A. V. de Velde)|A Landscape, Evening Scene, in the front of which a Peasant, mounted on a white horse, is conversing with a Female standing ancle deep in a pool, where her Cows and Sheep are watering. A Ruin appears on the left, in the half distance, and a bank with two Trees and Figures on the right: painted in a clear tone -- 20 inches by 17 1/2]] réalisée par A. V. de Velde, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Buchanan au prix de 90.6 £. [43]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Portrait (the Bust only) of the celebrated Earl of Arundel; painted with great truth and boldness of pencil; a Study on paper for the fine Picture at Cleveland House: -- it is from the Collection of the Duc d' Aremberg -- 25 inches by 21 réalisée par Van Dyck, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par TredCroft au prix de 32.11 £. [44]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Interior of a Farm House, in which the chief subject is a courtship between a Boor and a Woman paring apples; two domestic Fowls at her feet. A Conversation of two Smokers, at a fire-place, is seen behind. The left of the Picture is occupied with utensils, dead Poultry, and Still Life, admirably painted. This very uncommon specimen of the master is scarcely inferior to D. Teniers -- 18 1/2 inches by 26 (Zorg)|Interior of a Farm House, in which the chief subject is a courtship between a Boor and a Woman paring apples; two domestic Fowls at her feet. A Conversation of two Smokers, at a fire-place, is seen behind. The left of the Picture is occupied with utensils, dead Poultry, and Still Life, admirably painted. This very uncommon specimen of the master is scarcely inferior to D. Teniers -- 18 1/2 inches by 26]] réalisée par Zorg, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Morant au prix de 43.1 £. [45]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Man's Portrait, within an oval; painted with truth and admirable effect -- 24 by 18 1/2 inches. From the Collection of Angelica Kauffmann réalisée par V. Dyck, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Buchanan au prix de 37.16 £. [46]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Woody Landscape, with ruined Buildings, near a Pool of Water, and a Figure angling: slightly, but freely painted, and with very clear effect. The reflexions of the various objects in the marshy water are happily delineated -- 15 1/2 inches by 20 1/2 (Hobbima)|A Woody Landscape, with ruined Buildings, near a Pool of Water, and a Figure angling: slightly, but freely painted, and with very clear effect. The reflexions of the various objects in the marshy water are happily delineated -- 15 1/2 inches by 20 1/2]] réalisée par Hobbima, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Morant au prix de 105.0 £. [47]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Holy Family in a Garden Scene. The Virgin, with the Infant in her lap, is receiving Flowers presented by a group of young Angels. Joseph, seated near a Fountain upon a higher elevation, is reading: other young Angels are on the wing above: in the distance is a Sea View: a truly elegant and exquisite Gem -- 23 inches by 18 (C. Marratti)|The Holy Family in a Garden Scene. The Virgin, with the Infant in her lap, is receiving Flowers presented by a group of young Angels. Joseph, seated near a Fountain upon a higher elevation, is reading: other young Angels are on the wing above: in the distance is a Sea View: a truly elegant and exquisite Gem -- 23 inches by 18]] réalisée par C. Marratti, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Whyte au prix de 84.0 £. [48]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of an elderly Lady, with a Book and Spectacles in her hand -- 32 1/2 inches by 23 réalisée par N. Maas, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Morant au prix de 33.12 £. [49]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Interior of an Apartment, in which the Painter has introduced his own Portrait, as a Boor leaning back in his Chair to replenish his Pipe; a Pitcher and Cards are on the Table before him; a Feamle behind is looking out of window into a Farm Yard, where are two Boors in conversation -- 16 inches by 12 1/4 (C. Dusart)|Interior of an Apartment, in which the Painter has introduced his own Portrait, as a Boor leaning back in his Chair to replenish his Pipe; a Pitcher and Cards are on the Table before him; a Feamle behind is looking out of window into a Farm Yard, where are two Boors in conversation -- 16 inches by 12 1/4]] réalisée par C. Dusart, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Baker au prix de 100.16 £. [50]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Pleasure Yacht sailing out of Harbour under a gentle breeze, a smaller Yacht is standing across on the right, beyond her. A Boat, with Fishermen hauling their Net, is on the left; other Vessels are in the distance; a fine specimen -- nearly 15 inches by 21 1/2 (W. V. de Velde)|A Pleasure Yacht sailing out of Harbour under a gentle breeze, a smaller Yacht is standing across on the right, beyond her. A Boat, with Fishermen hauling their Net, is on the left; other Vessels are in the distance; a fine specimen -- nearly 15 inches by 21 1/2]] réalisée par W. V. de Velde, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Morant au prix de 63.0 £. [51]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Group of three Smokers, seated at a table near the door of a Cabaret, into which a Woman is entering to replenish their Pitcher. Buildings on the bank of a Canal are in the distance -- 9 1/2 inches by 13 réalisée par D. Teniers, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Cap Goldicutt au prix de 27.5 £. [52]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A small Landscape, in which a Cavalier, his back presented to the spectator, is conversing with a Peasant watering a Cow and a single Sheep: coloured in a warm Evening tone, and delicately finished -- 9 1/2 inches by 12 1/2 réalisée par A. V. de Velde, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Oke au prix de 37.5 £. [53]
- 1826.05.13/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Woody Landscape, with a Boar Hunt, a spirited Sketch -- 10 1/2 inches high by 20 1/2 réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Admiral Lord Radstock, achetée par Churchill au prix de 37.16 £. [54]