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  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A group of cattle in a landscape. This prodigy of art, has ever been considered as the master-piece of the inimitable Potter, and deservedly authenticates the great reputation of the works of that scarce and incomparable painter. He unites boldness of effect with the most delicate accuracy of drawing. The animals appear not like painting, but the real objects, and the truth of character he has given to each, evinces the extraordinary attention he has paid to nature in the delineation of this interesting group. This inestimable cabinet picture was painted for the family of Valkineer, at Amsterdam, where Mr. Bryan purchased it (Paul Potter)|A group of cattle in a landscape. This prodigy of art, has ever been considered as the master-piece of the inimitable Potter, and deservedly authenticates the great reputation of the works of that scarce and incomparable painter. He unites boldness of effect with the most delicate accuracy of drawing. The animals appear not like painting, but the real objects, and the truth of character he has given to each, evinces the extraordinary attention he has paid to nature in the delineation of this interesting group. This inestimable cabinet picture was painted for the family of Valkineer, at Amsterdam, where Mr. Bryan purchased it]] réalisée par Paul Potter, vendue par Bryan, achetée par [[Dk of Bedfo[rd]]] au prix de 1060.10 gs. [1]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Centurion -- vide Acts, Chap. x. The wonderful powers displayed by Rembrandt in this extraordinary production, equally excite our astonishment and admiration. It is impossible to conceive a picture of more striking and impressive effect. The art of colouring, and the intelligence of the chiaro scuro are here carried to the highest point of perfection. The expression of the heads is inimitably characterised, and the subject is treated with the most dignified propriety. This invaluable picture has ever been considered in Holland as the distinguished master piece of their greatest painter, and was purchased by Mr. Bryan of the family of Boers, at the Hague, for whom it was originally painted, and has been ever the object of universal admiration (Rembrandt)|The Centurion -- vide Acts, Chap. x. The wonderful powers displayed by Rembrandt in this extraordinary production, equally excite our astonishment and admiration. It is impossible to conceive a picture of more striking and impressive effect. The art of colouring, and the intelligence of the chiaro scuro are here carried to the highest point of perfection. The expression of the heads is inimitably characterised, and the subject is treated with the most dignified propriety. This invaluable picture has ever been considered in Holland as the distinguished master piece of their greatest painter, and was purchased by Mr. Bryan of the family of Boers, at the Hague, for whom it was originally painted, and has been ever the object of universal admiration]] réalisée par Rembrandt, vendue par Bryan au prix de 1522.10 gs. [2]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Dutch cabaret. The happiest effort of this master's astonishing pencil. The subject, a group of both sexes, amusing themselves with all that festive hilarity so descriptive of the manners of the Dutch. The art of the painter is conspicuous in every part of this wonderful performance. In richness and tone of colouring no picture can surpass it, in truth of representation it is unrivalled, and in general effect it speaks to the most common observer, with a force which is singularly captivating. But it has still the higher claim of commanding the fullest applause of the connoisseur and the artist. This picture was of the first celebrity in M. de Calonne's collection (A.V. Ostade)|A Dutch cabaret. The happiest effort of this master's astonishing pencil. The subject, a group of both sexes, amusing themselves with all that festive hilarity so descriptive of the manners of the Dutch. The art of the painter is conspicuous in every part of this wonderful performance. In richness and tone of colouring no picture can surpass it, in truth of representation it is unrivalled, and in general effect it speaks to the most common observer, with a force which is singularly captivating. But it has still the higher claim of commanding the fullest applause of the connoisseur and the artist. This picture was of the first celebrity in M. de Calonne's collection]] réalisée par A.V. Ostade, vendue par Bryan au prix de 409.10 gs. [3]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The death of Adonis. This sublime picture has ever been regarded as the chef d'oeuvre of Rubens. The composition is admirable, and the execution the most masterly that can be conceived. In point of colouring Rubens has in this wonderful production even out done himself, great as his powers are acknowledged to have been in this department of the art. The figure of Adonis may be justly considered as the ne plus ultra of design. -- This most capital picture was painted by Rubens for the family of Brants, at the Hague, of whose descendants it was purchased by Mr. Bryan (Rubens)|The death of Adonis. This sublime picture has ever been regarded as the chef d'oeuvre of Rubens. The composition is admirable, and the execution the most masterly that can be conceived. In point of colouring Rubens has in this wonderful production even out done himself, great as his powers are acknowledged to have been in this department of the art. The figure of Adonis may be justly considered as the ne plus ultra of design. -- This most capital picture was painted by Rubens for the family of Brants, at the Hague, of whose descendants it was purchased by Mr. Bryan]] réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Bryan au prix de 1417.10 gs. [4]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Madona and infant Saviour. -- There is a beauty and simplicity in this incomparable picture that exceed description. The carnation is delicately tender, and there is an appearance of life and animation in the expression of the heads, that is perhaps peculiar to this favourite painter. It was one of the most celebrated pictures in M. de Calonne's collection, and is certainly one of the happiest productions of the master (Morillio)|The Madona and infant Saviour. -- There is a beauty and simplicity in this incomparable picture that exceed description. The carnation is delicately tender, and there is an appearance of life and animation in the expression of the heads, that is perhaps peculiar to this favourite painter. It was one of the most celebrated pictures in M. de Calonne's collection, and is certainly one of the happiest productions of the master]] réalisée par Morillio, vendue par Bryan au prix de 304.10 gs. [5]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The bonnet-rouge -- This truly celebrated chef d'oeuvre, a most desirable companion to the preceding pictures, was one of the most admired and popular works in the collection of M. de Calonne. -- It is a masterly and surprising performance, uniting all the wonderful qualities of Teniers, for character, composition and colouring, and with his most animated pencil (Teniers)|The bonnet-rouge -- This truly celebrated chef d'oeuvre, a most desirable companion to the preceding pictures, was one of the most admired and popular works in the collection of M. de Calonne. -- It is a masterly and surprising performance, uniting all the wonderful qualities of Teniers, for character, composition and colouring, and with his most animated pencil]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par Bryan au prix de 367.10 gs. [6]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An assemblage of Flemish peasants before the door of a country ale house, regaling and amusing themselves. -- Teniers excelled to a surprising degree in representing these rural festivals with the most interesting fidelity. -- This is a very distinguished picture of him, and was always considered as the finest specimen of this master in the Orleans collection (Teniers)|An assemblage of Flemish peasants before the door of a country ale house, regaling and amusing themselves. -- Teniers excelled to a surprising degree in representing these rural festivals with the most interesting fidelity. -- This is a very distinguished picture of him, and was always considered as the finest specimen of this master in the Orleans collection]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par Bryan au prix de 357.0 gs. [7]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A charming landscape, with groups of cattle and figures with a clear brilliant sky, and most beautiful extensive scenery, the whole finished in the finest style of this inestimable master. -- This exquisite cabinet jewel was purchased by Mr. Bryan from one of the first collections in Holland (Berchem)|A charming landscape, with groups of cattle and figures with a clear brilliant sky, and most beautiful extensive scenery, the whole finished in the finest style of this inestimable master. -- This exquisite cabinet jewel was purchased by Mr. Bryan from one of the first collections in Holland]] réalisée par Berchem, vendue par Bryan, achetée par D of Bedford au prix de 336.0 gs. [8]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Preparing for the chace. -- This precious cabinet picture is in the best time of Wouvermans. It is finished in his very best manner, possessing all the beauties, both in composition and execution, so conspicuous in the finest works of this inimitable artist This pair of exquisite cabinet pictures are engraved by Moyreau. They held a distinguished rank in the celebrated collection of La Countesse de Verrue, at Paris (Wouvermans)|Preparing for the chace. -- This precious cabinet picture is in the best time of Wouvermans. It is finished in his very best manner, possessing all the beauties, both in composition and execution, so conspicuous in the finest works of this inimitable artist This pair of exquisite cabinet pictures are engraved by Moyreau. They held a distinguished rank in the celebrated collection of La Countesse de Verrue, at Paris]] réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par Bryan au prix de 97.13 gs. [10]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The portrait of Mrs. Billington. This great ornament of the British school, whose taste and spirit was so conspicuous in bursting the shackles of formality, in which portrait painting was confined by his immediate predecessors, and who gave to the charms of Nature the graces of attitude: has happily depicted the figure and fascinating countenance of Mrs. Billington, characterised as St. Cecilia, and has given all that expression of feature, which bespeaks a mind intent upon the harmony of sweet sounds. The choir of angels are judiciously introduced and extremely animated. This admirable picture is deservedly esteemed one of Sir Joshua's best performances, and is intitled to rank in distinction as a fit companion to the tragic muse of Mrs. Siddons (Sir J. Reynolds)|The portrait of Mrs. Billington. This great ornament of the British school, whose taste and spirit was so conspicuous in bursting the shackles of formality, in which portrait painting was confined by his immediate predecessors, and who gave to the charms of Nature the graces of attitude: has happily depicted the figure and fascinating countenance of Mrs. Billington, characterised as St. Cecilia, and has given all that expression of feature, which bespeaks a mind intent upon the harmony of sweet sounds. The choir of angels are judiciously introduced and extremely animated. This admirable picture is deservedly esteemed one of Sir Joshua's best performances, and is intitled to rank in distinction as a fit companion to the tragic muse of Mrs. Siddons]] réalisée par Sir J. Reynolds, vendue par Bryan au prix de 325.10 gs. [17]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A grand and extensive scene. -- This painter acquired the title of Both of Italy; he united the finished and delicate execution of the Dutch school, with the magnificent prospects of Nature in that charming country. -- This is one of his most beautiful pictures (Both of Italy)|A grand and extensive scene. -- This painter acquired the title of Both of Italy; he united the finished and delicate execution of the Dutch school, with the magnificent prospects of Nature in that charming country. -- This is one of his most beautiful pictures]] réalisée par Both of Italy, vendue par Bryan au prix de 315.0 gs. [18]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Venus and Adonis -- Titian has treated his favorite subject in this picture with unusual success. The design is grand and correct, and the expression of the heads most beautiful. It was brought to this country by a nobleman distinguished for taste, and is one of the finest pictures of this great master (Titian)|Venus and Adonis -- Titian has treated his favorite subject in this picture with unusual success. The design is grand and correct, and the expression of the heads most beautiful. It was brought to this country by a nobleman distinguished for taste, and is one of the finest pictures of this great master]] réalisée par Titian, vendue par Bryan au prix de 152.5 gs. [19]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[His own portrait in an apartment, and surrounded with musical instruments, &c. This painter is esteemed in Holland equal to Gerard Douw, or Mieris. It is impossible to conceive any picture more highly finished than this exquisite performance, which is worthy a place in the choicest cabinet (M. Van Muscher)|His own portrait in an apartment, and surrounded with musical instruments, &c. This painter is esteemed in Holland equal to Gerard Douw, or Mieris. It is impossible to conceive any picture more highly finished than this exquisite performance, which is worthy a place in the choicest cabinet]] réalisée par M. Van Muscher, vendue par Bryan au prix de 126.0 gs. [20]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view in Holland, a clear and brilliant picture representing the morning of a fine summer's day, with cattle and figures on the fore ground. The Works of this admirable painter exhibit an acquaintance with aerial perspective which perhaps is peculiar to himself. -- This is in his fine manner (Cuyp)|A view in Holland, a clear and brilliant picture representing the morning of a fine summer's day, with cattle and figures on the fore ground. The Works of this admirable painter exhibit an acquaintance with aerial perspective which perhaps is peculiar to himself. -- This is in his fine manner]] réalisée par Cuyp, vendue par Bryan au prix de 110.5 gs. [21]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An allegorical subject, representing a poet presenting his poem to Apollo, as a candidate for the laurel. The figures are as large as life, and prove that this learned painter excelled equally in his gallery pictures as in the exquisite productions he has left for the ornament of the cabinet (N. Poussin)|An allegorical subject, representing a poet presenting his poem to Apollo, as a candidate for the laurel. The figures are as large as life, and prove that this learned painter excelled equally in his gallery pictures as in the exquisite productions he has left for the ornament of the cabinet]] réalisée par N. Poussin, vendue par Bryan, achetée par Ld Suffolk au prix de 105.0 gs. [24]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[William III. in his yacht, attended by the nobility, visiting the Nore. This justly celebrated picture has always been considered as one of the most capital works of this inimitable marine painter; the brilliancy of the sky, the effect of the smoke occasioned by the salute from the different shipping, and the transparency of the water, are most admirably expressed. It is unrivalled (W. Vandevelde)|William III. in his yacht, attended by the nobility, visiting the Nore. This justly celebrated picture has always been considered as one of the most capital works of this inimitable marine painter; the brilliancy of the sky, the effect of the smoke occasioned by the salute from the different shipping, and the transparency of the water, are most admirably expressed. It is unrivalled]] réalisée par W. Vandevelde, vendue par Bryan au prix de 147.0 gs. [25]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view in Holland, taken from nature. This master stands unrivalled for the chaste and unaffected manner in which he represents these simple scenes; his works are justly held in the highest reputation, and this is certainly one of his happiest productions (Hobbima)|A view in Holland, taken from nature. This master stands unrivalled for the chaste and unaffected manner in which he represents these simple scenes; his works are justly held in the highest reputation, and this is certainly one of his happiest productions]] réalisée par Hobbima, vendue par Bryan au prix de 68.5 gs. [29]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A lady before a harpsichord, in conversation with a cavalier, an uncommonly elegant domestic scene. Metzu treated these subjects with a superior degree of taste, and this is a most captivating and precious picture, deserving a distinguished place in the choicest collection (Metzu)|A lady before a harpsichord, in conversation with a cavalier, an uncommonly elegant domestic scene. Metzu treated these subjects with a superior degree of taste, and this is a most captivating and precious picture, deserving a distinguished place in the choicest collection]] réalisée par Metzu, vendue par Bryan au prix de 157.10 gs. [33]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A dance of Dutch peasants before a cabaret. There is always infinite humour in the works of this painter, who is in the greatest reputation for subjects of this description. -- His pictures are always exquisitely coloured, and this may be considered as one of his happy productions (A. Van Ostade)|A dance of Dutch peasants before a cabaret. There is always infinite humour in the works of this painter, who is in the greatest reputation for subjects of this description. -- His pictures are always exquisitely coloured, and this may be considered as one of his happy productions]] réalisée par A. Van Ostade, vendue par Bryan au prix de 47.5 gs. [36]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The woman taken in adultery. -- One of the most extraordinary and effective pictures the art of painting has produced. -- It vies with the most admirable works of the great Rembrandt, and is deserving of the peculiar attention of the artist and connoisseur (F. Boll)|The woman taken in adultery. -- One of the most extraordinary and effective pictures the art of painting has produced. -- It vies with the most admirable works of the great Rembrandt, and is deserving of the peculiar attention of the artist and connoisseur]] réalisée par F. Boll, vendue par Bryan, achetée par Forster au prix de 86.2 gs. [37]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The family of de Wit, the fmaous minister and patriot of Holland. In painting the portraits of this celebrated family, Terberg has exerted all his excellencies. -- It is estimable for suavity and mellowness of finishing, and is one of his finest works. -- From the collection of M. de Calonne (Terberg)|The family of de Wit, the fmaous minister and patriot of Holland. In painting the portraits of this celebrated family, Terberg has exerted all his excellencies. -- It is estimable for suavity and mellowness of finishing, and is one of his finest works. -- From the collection of M. de Calonne]] réalisée par Terberg, vendue par Bryan au prix de 60.18 gs. [43]
  • 1798.05.19/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A pair, sketches for the cielings of the Jesuit's Church at Antwerp, which was destroyed by lightning. -- The one representing Esther and Ahasuerus, the other the Queen of Sheba and Solomon. These original designs possess all the fire and animation of this astonishing genius. -- From the collection of M. de Calonne (Rubens)|A pair, sketches for the cielings of the Jesuit's Church at Antwerp, which was destroyed by lightning. -- The one representing Esther and Ahasuerus, the other the Queen of Sheba and Solomon. These original designs possess all the fire and animation of this astonishing genius. -- From the collection of M. de Calonne]] réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Bryan au prix de 73.10 gs. [44]
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