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  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Condemnation of Anne Boleyn. "Judgment, however, was given by the court, both against the queen and Lord Rochford; her verdict contained, that she should be burned or beheaded at the king's pleasure. When this dreadful sentence was pronounced, she was not terrified, but lifting up her hands to heaven, said, "O, Father! O, Creator! thou who art the way, the truth, and the life, thou knowest that I have not deserved this fate." And then turning to the judges, made the most pathetic declarations of her innocence. -- Vide Hume, Vol. IV. p.160. oct. edit. (R. Smirke, R. A.)|The Condemnation of Anne Boleyn. "Judgment, however, was given by the court, both against the queen and Lord Rochford; her verdict contained, that she should be burned or beheaded at the king's pleasure. When this dreadful sentence was pronounced, she was not terrified, but lifting up her hands to heaven, said, "O, Father! O, Creator! thou who art the way, the truth, and the life, thou knowest that I have not deserved this fate." And then turning to the judges, made the most pathetic declarations of her innocence. -- Vide Hume, Vol. IV. p.160. oct. edit.]] réalisée par R. Smirke, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 5.15 £. [192]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Stanley impeached in the Privy Council before Henry VII. "Clifford was directed to come over privately to England, and to throw himself at the king's feet while he sat in council; craving pardon for offences, and offering to atone for them by any service which should be required of him. Henry then told him, that the best proof he could give of penitence, and the only service he could render him, was the full confession of his guilt, and the discovery of all his accomplices, however distinguished by rank or character. Encouraged by this exhortation, Clifford accused Stanley, then present, as his chief abettor." -- Vide Hume, Vol. III. p.160. oct. edit. (R. Smirke, R. A.)|Stanley impeached in the Privy Council before Henry VII. "Clifford was directed to come over privately to England, and to throw himself at the king's feet while he sat in council; craving pardon for offences, and offering to atone for them by any service which should be required of him. Henry then told him, that the best proof he could give of penitence, and the only service he could render him, was the full confession of his guilt, and the discovery of all his accomplices, however distinguished by rank or character. Encouraged by this exhortation, Clifford accused Stanley, then present, as his chief abettor." -- Vide Hume, Vol. III. p.160. oct. edit.]] réalisée par R. Smirke, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 10.10 £. [193]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Earl Warrenne justifying his Titles to his Estates. "The commissioners, in the execution of their office, began to carry matters too far against the nobility, and to question titles to estates which had been transmitted from father to son for several generations. Earl Warrenne, who had done such eminent service in the late reign, being required to show his titles, drew his sword; and subjoined, that William the bastard, had not conquered the kingdom for himself alone: his ancestor was a joint adventurer in the enterprize; and he himself was determined to maintain what had from that period remained unquestioned in his family. The king, sensible of the danger, desisted from making farther enquiries of this nature." -- Vide Hume, Vol. II. p.238. oct. edit. (Henry Tresham, R.A.)|Earl Warrenne justifying his Titles to his Estates. "The commissioners, in the execution of their office, began to carry matters too far against the nobility, and to question titles to estates which had been transmitted from father to son for several generations. Earl Warrenne, who had done such eminent service in the late reign, being required to show his titles, drew his sword; and subjoined, that William the bastard, had not conquered the kingdom for himself alone: his ancestor was a joint adventurer in the enterprize; and he himself was determined to maintain what had from that period remained unquestioned in his family. The king, sensible of the danger, desisted from making farther enquiries of this nature." -- Vide Hume, Vol. II. p.238. oct. edit.]] réalisée par Henry Tresham, R.A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 14.3 £. [195]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Duke of Monmouth taken Prisoner. "Monmouth fled from the field of battle above twenty miles till his horse sunk under him. He then changed clothes with a peasant, in order to conceal himself. The peasant was discovered by the pursuers, who now redoubled the diligence of their search. At last the unhappy Monmouth was found, lying in the bottom of a ditch, and convered with fern: his body depressed with fatigue and hunger; his mind by the memory of past misfortunes, and by the prospect of future disasters." Vide Hume, Vol. VIII. p.230. oct. edit. (R. Smirke, R. A.)|The Duke of Monmouth taken Prisoner. "Monmouth fled from the field of battle above twenty miles till his horse sunk under him. He then changed clothes with a peasant, in order to conceal himself. The peasant was discovered by the pursuers, who now redoubled the diligence of their search. At last the unhappy Monmouth was found, lying in the bottom of a ditch, and convered with fern: his body depressed with fatigue and hunger; his mind by the memory of past misfortunes, and by the prospect of future disasters." Vide Hume, Vol. VIII. p.230. oct. edit.]] réalisée par R. Smirke, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 5.5 £. [196]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Sir Thomas Windham and Sons. "Windham told the king, that Sir Thomas, his father, in the year 1636, a few days before his death, called to him his five sons, "My children," said he, "we have hitherto seen serene and quiet times under our three last sovereigns: but I must warn you to prepare for clouds and storms. Factions arise on every side, and threaten the tranquillity of your native country. But, whatever happen, do you faithfully honour and obey your prince, and adhere to the crown, though it should hang upon a bush." "These last words," added Windham, "made such impressions on all our breasts, that the many afflictions of these sad times could never efface their indelible characters." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII., p.199. oct. edit. (R. Smirke, R. A.)|Sir Thomas Windham and Sons. "Windham told the king, that Sir Thomas, his father, in the year 1636, a few days before his death, called to him his five sons, "My children," said he, "we have hitherto seen serene and quiet times under our three last sovereigns: but I must warn you to prepare for clouds and storms. Factions arise on every side, and threaten the tranquillity of your native country. But, whatever happen, do you faithfully honour and obey your prince, and adhere to the crown, though it should hang upon a bush." "These last words," added Windham, "made such impressions on all our breasts, that the many afflictions of these sad times could never efface their indelible characters." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII., p.199. oct. edit.]] réalisée par R. Smirke, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 12.12 £. [197]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Landing of William the Third at Torbay. "The chief parties, therefore, being agreed, the convention passed a bill, in which they settled the crown on the prince and princess of Orange; the sole administration to remain in the prince." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VIII. p.319. oct. edit. (T. Stothard, R.A.)|Landing of William the Third at Torbay. "The chief parties, therefore, being agreed, the convention passed a bill, in which they settled the crown on the prince and princess of Orange; the sole administration to remain in the prince." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VIII. p.319. oct. edit.]] réalisée par T. Stothard, R.A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 6.6 £. [198]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Charles II. receiving the Duchess of Orleans at Dover. "But while all men of penetration both abroad and at home were alarmed with these incidents, the visit which the king received from his sister, the Duchess of Orleans, was the foundation of still stronger suspicions. Lewis, knowing the address and insinuation of that amiable princess, and the great influence which she had gained over her brother, had engaged her to employ all her good offices, in order to detach Charles from the triple league, which he knew, had fixed such insurmountable barriers to his ambition; and he now sent her to put the last hand to the plan of their conjunct operations. That he might the better cover this negotiation, he pretended to visit his frontiers, particularly the great works which he had undertaken at Dunkirk; and he carried the queen and the whole court along with him. While he remained on the opposite shore, the duchess of Orleans went over to England; and Charles met her Dover, where they passed ten days together in great mirth and festivity. By her artifices and caresses she prevailed on Charles to relinquish the most settled maxims of honor and policy, and to finish his engagements with Lewis for the destruction of Holland, as well as for the subsequent change of religion in England." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII. p.464 oct. edit. (T. Stothard, R.A.)|Charles II. receiving the Duchess of Orleans at Dover. "But while all men of penetration both abroad and at home were alarmed with these incidents, the visit which the king received from his sister, the Duchess of Orleans, was the foundation of still stronger suspicions. Lewis, knowing the address and insinuation of that amiable princess, and the great influence which she had gained over her brother, had engaged her to employ all her good offices, in order to detach Charles from the triple league, which he knew, had fixed such insurmountable barriers to his ambition; and he now sent her to put the last hand to the plan of their conjunct operations. That he might the better cover this negotiation, he pretended to visit his frontiers, particularly the great works which he had undertaken at Dunkirk; and he carried the queen and the whole court along with him. While he remained on the opposite shore, the duchess of Orleans went over to England; and Charles met her Dover, where they passed ten days together in great mirth and festivity. By her artifices and caresses she prevailed on Charles to relinquish the most settled maxims of honor and policy, and to finish his engagements with Lewis for the destruction of Holland, as well as for the subsequent change of religion in England." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII. p.464 oct. edit.]] réalisée par T. Stothard, R.A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 6.6 £. [199]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Charles I. taken by Cornet Joyce. "A party of five hundred horse appeared at Holdenby, conducted by one Joyce, who had been a taylor by profession, but was now advanced to the rank of Cornet, and was an active agitator in the army. Without being opposed by the guard, whose affections were all on their side, Joyce came into the king's presence, armed with pistols, and told him he must immediately go with him. Wither? said the king. To the army; replied Joyce. By what warrant? asked the king. Joyce pointed to the soldiers, whom he had brought along with him; tall, handsome, accoutred". -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII. p.88. oct. edit. (R. Smirke, R. A.)|Charles I. taken by Cornet Joyce. "A party of five hundred horse appeared at Holdenby, conducted by one Joyce, who had been a taylor by profession, but was now advanced to the rank of Cornet, and was an active agitator in the army. Without being opposed by the guard, whose affections were all on their side, Joyce came into the king's presence, armed with pistols, and told him he must immediately go with him. Wither? said the king. To the army; replied Joyce. By what warrant? asked the king. Joyce pointed to the soldiers, whom he had brought along with him; tall, handsome, accoutred". -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII. p.88. oct. edit.]] réalisée par R. Smirke, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 8.8 £. [200]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Charles I. imprisoned in Carisbrooke Castle. "Ashburnham and Berkely were dispatched to the Isle of Wight. They had orders not to inform Hammond of the place where the king was concealed, till they had first obtained a promise from him not to deliver up his Majesty, though the parliament and army should require him; but to restore him to his liberty if he could not protect him. Yet even without enacting it, Ashburnham, imprudently, if not treacherously, brought Hammond to Titchfield; and the king was obliged to put himself in his hands, and to attend him to Carisbrooke-Castle, in the Isle of Wight, where, though treated with great demonstrations of respect and duty, he was in reality a prisoner." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII. p.107. oct. edit. (R. Smirke, R. A.)|Charles I. imprisoned in Carisbrooke Castle. "Ashburnham and Berkely were dispatched to the Isle of Wight. They had orders not to inform Hammond of the place where the king was concealed, till they had first obtained a promise from him not to deliver up his Majesty, though the parliament and army should require him; but to restore him to his liberty if he could not protect him. Yet even without enacting it, Ashburnham, imprudently, if not treacherously, brought Hammond to Titchfield; and the king was obliged to put himself in his hands, and to attend him to Carisbrooke-Castle, in the Isle of Wight, where, though treated with great demonstrations of respect and duty, he was in reality a prisoner." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII. p.107. oct. edit.]] réalisée par R. Smirke, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 7.17 £. [201]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Emigration of Oliver Cromwell prevented. "The Puritans, restrained in England, shipped themselves off for America, and laid there the foundation of a government, which possessed all the liberty, both civil and religious, of which they found themselves bereaved in their native country. But their enemies, unwilling that they should any where enjoy ease and contentment, and dreading the dangerous consequences of so disaffected a colony, prevailed on the king to issue a proclamation, debarring these devotees access even into those inhospitable deserts." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII. p.108. oct. edit. (H. Tresham, R. A.)|Emigration of Oliver Cromwell prevented. "The Puritans, restrained in England, shipped themselves off for America, and laid there the foundation of a government, which possessed all the liberty, both civil and religious, of which they found themselves bereaved in their native country. But their enemies, unwilling that they should any where enjoy ease and contentment, and dreading the dangerous consequences of so disaffected a colony, prevailed on the king to issue a proclamation, debarring these devotees access even into those inhospitable deserts." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII. p.108. oct. edit.]] réalisée par H. Tresham, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 8.8 £. [202]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Oliver Cromwell and his Daughters. "His other daughters were no less prejudiced in favor of the royal cause, and regretted the violence and iniquities into which they thought their family had so unhappily been transported. Above all, Mrs. Claypole, his peculiar favorite, a lady endued with many humane virtues and amiable accomplishments, depressed his anxious mind, and poisoned all his enjoyments. She had entertained a high regard for Dr. Huet lately executed; and being refused his pardon, the melancholy of her temper, increased by her distempered body, had prompted her to lament to her father all his sanguinary measures, and urge him to compuction for those heinous crimes, into which his fatal ambition had betrayed him." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII. p.283. oct. edit. (H. Tresham)|Oliver Cromwell and his Daughters. "His other daughters were no less prejudiced in favor of the royal cause, and regretted the violence and iniquities into which they thought their family had so unhappily been transported. Above all, Mrs. Claypole, his peculiar favorite, a lady endued with many humane virtues and amiable accomplishments, depressed his anxious mind, and poisoned all his enjoyments. She had entertained a high regard for Dr. Huet lately executed; and being refused his pardon, the melancholy of her temper, increased by her distempered body, had prompted her to lament to her father all his sanguinary measures, and urge him to compuction for those heinous crimes, into which his fatal ambition had betrayed him." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII. p.283. oct. edit.]] réalisée par H. Tresham, vendue par Bowyer au prix de 9.9 £. [203]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Oliver Cromwell suppressing the mutiny. "But this distemper was soon cured by the rough, but dexterous hand of Cromwell. He chose the opportunity of a review, that he might display the greater boldness, and spread the terror the wider. He seized the ringleaders before their companions; held in the field a council of war; shot one mutineer instantly; and struck such dread into the rest, that they presently threw down the symbols of sedition which they had displayed, and thenceforth returned to their wonted discipline and obedience." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII. p.109. oct. edit. (R. Smirke, R. A.)|Oliver Cromwell suppressing the mutiny. "But this distemper was soon cured by the rough, but dexterous hand of Cromwell. He chose the opportunity of a review, that he might display the greater boldness, and spread the terror the wider. He seized the ringleaders before their companions; held in the field a council of war; shot one mutineer instantly; and struck such dread into the rest, that they presently threw down the symbols of sedition which they had displayed, and thenceforth returned to their wonted discipline and obedience." -- Vide Hume, Vol. VII. p.109. oct. edit.]] réalisée par R. Smirke, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 5.5 £. [204]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Queen Elizabeth at Tilbury. "The more to excite the martial spirit of the nation, the queen appeared on horseback in the camp at Tilbury; and riding through the lines, discovered a cheerful and animated countenance, exhorted the Soldiers to remember their duty to their country and their religion, and professed her intention, though a woman, to lead them herself into the field against the enemy, and rather to perish in battle than survivethe ruin and slavery of her people." -- vide Hume, vol. V. p.338. oct. edit. (T. Stothard, R.A.)|Queen Elizabeth at Tilbury. "The more to excite the martial spirit of the nation, the queen appeared on horseback in the camp at Tilbury; and riding through the lines, discovered a cheerful and animated countenance, exhorted the Soldiers to remember their duty to their country and their religion, and professed her intention, though a woman, to lead them herself into the field against the enemy, and rather to perish in battle than survivethe ruin and slavery of her people." -- vide Hume, vol. V. p.338. oct. edit.]] réalisée par T. Stothard, R.A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 4.4 £. [205]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Alfred liberating the Family of Hastings. "The English army, left in London, assisted by a body of the citizens, attacked the enemy's entrenchments at Bamflete, overpowered the garrison, and having done great execution among them, carried off the wife and two sons of Hastings, on condition that he should depart the kingdom." -- vide Hume, vol. I. p.88. oct. edit. (Singleton)|Alfred liberating the Family of Hastings. "The English army, left in London, assisted by a body of the citizens, attacked the enemy's entrenchments at Bamflete, overpowered the garrison, and having done great execution among them, carried off the wife and two sons of Hastings, on condition that he should depart the kingdom." -- vide Hume, vol. I. p.88. oct. edit.]] réalisée par Singleton, vendue par Bowyer au prix de 37.16 £. [207]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Death of Richard the Second. "Historians differ respecting the manner in which he was murdered. It was the prevailing opinion that Sir Piers Exton, with others of his guards, fell upon him in the castle of Pomfret, where he was confined, and dispatched him." -- vide Hume, vol. III. p.49. oct. edit. (F. Wheatley, R. A.)|The Death of Richard the Second. "Historians differ respecting the manner in which he was murdered. It was the prevailing opinion that Sir Piers Exton, with others of his guards, fell upon him in the castle of Pomfret, where he was confined, and dispatched him." -- vide Hume, vol. III. p.49. oct. edit.]] réalisée par F. Wheatley, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 15.4 £. [208]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Wat Tyler. "The first disorder was raised by a blacksmith in a village of Essex. The tax-gatherers came to this man's shop while he was at work: and they demanded payment for his daughter, whom he asserted to be below the age assigned by the statute. One of these fellows offered to produce a very indecent proof to the contrary, and at the same time laid hold of the maid; which the father resenting, immediately knocked out the ruffian's brains with his hammer". -- vide Hume, vol. III. (J. F. Rigaud, R. A.)|Wat Tyler. "The first disorder was raised by a blacksmith in a village of Essex. The tax-gatherers came to this man's shop while he was at work: and they demanded payment for his daughter, whom he asserted to be below the age assigned by the statute. One of these fellows offered to produce a very indecent proof to the contrary, and at the same time laid hold of the maid; which the father resenting, immediately knocked out the ruffian's brains with his hammer". -- vide Hume, vol. III.]] réalisée par J. F. Rigaud, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 35.14 £. [209]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Queen Elizabeth appointing her Successor. "Ten days and nights she lay upon the carpet, leaning on cushions which her maids brought her: and her physicians could not persuade her to allow herself to be put to bed, much less to make trial of any remedies which they prescribed to her. Her anxious mind at last had so long preyed on her frail body, that her end was visibly approaching; and the council being assembled, sent the keeper, admiral, and secretary, to know her will with regard to her successor. She answered with a faint voice, that, as she had held a regal sceptre, she desired no other than a royal successor. Cecil requesting her to explain herself more particularly, she subjoined, that she would have a king to succeed her; and who should that be but her nearest kinsman, the king of Scots?" -- vide Hume, vol. V. p.447, oct edit. (R. Smirke, R. A.)|Queen Elizabeth appointing her Successor. "Ten days and nights she lay upon the carpet, leaning on cushions which her maids brought her: and her physicians could not persuade her to allow herself to be put to bed, much less to make trial of any remedies which they prescribed to her. Her anxious mind at last had so long preyed on her frail body, that her end was visibly approaching; and the council being assembled, sent the keeper, admiral, and secretary, to know her will with regard to her successor. She answered with a faint voice, that, as she had held a regal sceptre, she desired no other than a royal successor. Cecil requesting her to explain herself more particularly, she subjoined, that she would have a king to succeed her; and who should that be but her nearest kinsman, the king of Scots?" -- vide Hume, vol. V. p.447, oct edit.]] réalisée par R. Smirke, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 49.7 £. [210]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Charles the I. with Two of his Children previous to his Death. "To the young Duke, too, he could not forbear giving some advice, in order to season his mind with early principles of loyalty and obedience towards his brother, who was so soon to be his sovereign. Holding him on his knee, he said, "Now they will cut off thy father's head." At these words the child looked very steadfastly upon him. "Mark, child! what I say: they will cut off my head! and perhaps make thee a king: but mark what I say, thou must not be a king, as long as thy brothers Charles and James are alive. They will cut off thy brother's heads when they can catch them! And thy head too they will cut off at last! therefore I charge thee, do not be made a king by them!" The Duke, sighing, replied, "I will be torn in pieces first!" So determined an answer from one of such tender years, filled the king's eyes with tears of joy and admiration." -- vide Hume, vol. VII. p.142. oct. edit. (T. Stothard, R.A.)|Charles the I. with Two of his Children previous to his Death. "To the young Duke, too, he could not forbear giving some advice, in order to season his mind with early principles of loyalty and obedience towards his brother, who was so soon to be his sovereign. Holding him on his knee, he said, "Now they will cut off thy father's head." At these words the child looked very steadfastly upon him. "Mark, child! what I say: they will cut off my head! and perhaps make thee a king: but mark what I say, thou must not be a king, as long as thy brothers Charles and James are alive. They will cut off thy brother's heads when they can catch them! And thy head too they will cut off at last! therefore I charge thee, do not be made a king by them!" The Duke, sighing, replied, "I will be torn in pieces first!" So determined an answer from one of such tender years, filled the king's eyes with tears of joy and admiration." -- vide Hume, vol. VII. p.142. oct. edit.]] réalisée par T. Stothard, R.A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 38.17 £. [211]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Death of Prince Arthur. "John removed Arthur to the Castle of Rouen; and, coming in a boat during the night-time to that place, commanded Arthur to be brought forth to him. The young prince, aware of his danger, and now more subdued by the continuance of his misfortunes, and by the approach of death, threw himself on his knees before his uncle, and begged for mercy: but the barbarous tyrant making no reply, stabbed him with his own hands, and fastening a stone to the dead body, threw it into the Seine." -- vide Hume, vol. II. p.47. oct. edit. (W. Hamilton, R. A.)|The Death of Prince Arthur. "John removed Arthur to the Castle of Rouen; and, coming in a boat during the night-time to that place, commanded Arthur to be brought forth to him. The young prince, aware of his danger, and now more subdued by the continuance of his misfortunes, and by the approach of death, threw himself on his knees before his uncle, and begged for mercy: but the barbarous tyrant making no reply, stabbed him with his own hands, and fastening a stone to the dead body, threw it into the Seine." -- vide Hume, vol. II. p.47. oct. edit.]] réalisée par W. Hamilton, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 49.7 £. [212]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Elwy and Elgiva insulted by Dunstan. "On the day of Edwy's coronation his nobility were assembled in a great hall, and were indulging themselves in that riot and disorder which from the example of their German ancestors, had become habitual to the English; when Edwy attracted by softer pleasures, retired into the queen's apartment, and in that privacy gave range to his fondnes towards his wife, which was only moderately checked by the presence of her mother. Dunstan conjectured the reason of the king's retreat, and carrying along with him Odo, Archbishop of Canterbury, over whom he had gained an absolute ascendancy, he burst into the apartment, upbraided Edwy with his lasciviousness, probably bestowed on the queen the most opprobrious epithet that can be applied to her sex, and, tearing him from her arms, pushed him back in a disgraceful manner into the banquet of the nobles." -- vide Hume, vol. I. p.116. oct. edit. (W. Hamilton, R. A.)|Elwy and Elgiva insulted by Dunstan. "On the day of Edwy's coronation his nobility were assembled in a great hall, and were indulging themselves in that riot and disorder which from the example of their German ancestors, had become habitual to the English; when Edwy attracted by softer pleasures, retired into the queen's apartment, and in that privacy gave range to his fondnes towards his wife, which was only moderately checked by the presence of her mother. Dunstan conjectured the reason of the king's retreat, and carrying along with him Odo, Archbishop of Canterbury, over whom he had gained an absolute ascendancy, he burst into the apartment, upbraided Edwy with his lasciviousness, probably bestowed on the queen the most opprobrious epithet that can be applied to her sex, and, tearing him from her arms, pushed him back in a disgraceful manner into the banquet of the nobles." -- vide Hume, vol. I. p.116. oct. edit.]] réalisée par W. Hamilton, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 49.7 £. [213]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Prince William, Son of Henry I. endeavouring to save his Sister, the Countess of Perche. "William was put into the long-boat, and had got clear of the ship, when hearing the cries of his natural sister the Countess of Perche, he ordered the seamen to row back, in hopes of saving her; the numbers who then crowded in, soon sunk the boat, and the prince with all his retinue perished. Above a hundred and forty young noblemen of the principal families of England and Normandy were lost on this occasion. A butcher of Rouen was the only person on board who escaped; he clung to the mast, and was taken up next morning by Fishermen." -- Vide Hume, Vol. I. p.338, oct. edit. (J. F. Rigaud, R. A.)|Prince William, Son of Henry I. endeavouring to save his Sister, the Countess of Perche. "William was put into the long-boat, and had got clear of the ship, when hearing the cries of his natural sister the Countess of Perche, he ordered the seamen to row back, in hopes of saving her; the numbers who then crowded in, soon sunk the boat, and the prince with all his retinue perished. Above a hundred and forty young noblemen of the principal families of England and Normandy were lost on this occasion. A butcher of Rouen was the only person on board who escaped; he clung to the mast, and was taken up next morning by Fishermen." -- Vide Hume, Vol. I. p.338, oct. edit.]] réalisée par J. F. Rigaud, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 50.8 £. [214]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Mary Queen of Scots making her Escape from Lochlevin Castle. "While these humours were in fermentation, Mary was employed in contrivances for effecting her escape; and she engaged, by her charms and caresses, a young Gentleman, George Douglas, brother to the laird of Lochlevin, to assist her in that enterprise. She even went so far as to give him hopes of espousing her, after her marriage with Bothwel should be dissolved on the plea of force; and she proposed this expedient to the regent, who rejected it. Douglas, however, persevered in his endeavours to free her from captivity; and having all opportunities of access to the house, he was at last successful in the undertaking. He conveyed her in disguise into a small boat, and himself rowed her ashore." -- Vide Hume, Vol. V. p.126, oct. edit. (R. Smirke, R. A.)|Mary Queen of Scots making her Escape from Lochlevin Castle. "While these humours were in fermentation, Mary was employed in contrivances for effecting her escape; and she engaged, by her charms and caresses, a young Gentleman, George Douglas, brother to the laird of Lochlevin, to assist her in that enterprise. She even went so far as to give him hopes of espousing her, after her marriage with Bothwel should be dissolved on the plea of force; and she proposed this expedient to the regent, who rejected it. Douglas, however, persevered in his endeavours to free her from captivity; and having all opportunities of access to the house, he was at last successful in the undertaking. He conveyed her in disguise into a small boat, and himself rowed her ashore." -- Vide Hume, Vol. V. p.126, oct. edit.]] réalisée par R. Smirke, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 51.9 £. [215]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Saint Augustine preaching to Ethelbert, King of Kent. "Augustine on his arrival in Kent, in the year 597, found the danger much less than he had apprehended. Ethelbert, already well disposed towards the Christian faith, assigned him a habitation in the isle of Thanet, and soon after admitted him to a conference. Apprehensive, however, lest spells or enchantments might be employed against him by priests, who brought an unknown worship from a distant country, he had the precaution to receive them in the open air, where he believed the force of their magic would be more easily dissipated. Here Augustine, by means of his interpreters, delivered to him the tenets of the Christian faith, and promised him eternal joys above, and a kingdom without end, if he would be persuaded to receive that salutary doctrine." "Your words and promises," replied Ethelbert, "are fair; but, because they are new and uncertain, I cannot entirely yield to them, and relinquish the principles which I and my ancestors have so long maintained. You are welcome, however, to remain here in peace; and as you have undertaken so long a journey, solely, as it appears, for what you believe to be for our advantage, I will supply you with all necessaries, and permit you to deliver your doctrine to my subjects." -- Vide Hume, Vol. I. p.34, oct. edit. (H. Tresham, R. A.)|Saint Augustine preaching to Ethelbert, King of Kent. "Augustine on his arrival in Kent, in the year 597, found the danger much less than he had apprehended. Ethelbert, already well disposed towards the Christian faith, assigned him a habitation in the isle of Thanet, and soon after admitted him to a conference. Apprehensive, however, lest spells or enchantments might be employed against him by priests, who brought an unknown worship from a distant country, he had the precaution to receive them in the open air, where he believed the force of their magic would be more easily dissipated. Here Augustine, by means of his interpreters, delivered to him the tenets of the Christian faith, and promised him eternal joys above, and a kingdom without end, if he would be persuaded to receive that salutary doctrine." "Your words and promises," replied Ethelbert, "are fair; but, because they are new and uncertain, I cannot entirely yield to them, and relinquish the principles which I and my ancestors have so long maintained. You are welcome, however, to remain here in peace; and as you have undertaken so long a journey, solely, as it appears, for what you believe to be for our advantage, I will supply you with all necessaries, and permit you to deliver your doctrine to my subjects." -- Vide Hume, Vol. I. p.34, oct. edit.]] réalisée par H. Tresham, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 40.19 £. [216]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Lady Jane Grey solicited to accept the Crown. "Her heart full of this passion for literature and the elegant arts, and of tenderness towards her husband, who was deserving of her affections, had never opened itself to the flattering allurements of ambition; and the intelligence of her elevation to the throne was nowise agreeable to her. She even refused to accept of the present; pleaded the preferable title of the two princesses; expressed her dread of the consequences attending an enterprise so dangerous, not to say criminal; and desired to remain in the station she was born." -- Vide Hume Vol. IV. p.369, oct edit. (R. Smirke, R. A.)|Lady Jane Grey solicited to accept the Crown. "Her heart full of this passion for literature and the elegant arts, and of tenderness towards her husband, who was deserving of her affections, had never opened itself to the flattering allurements of ambition; and the intelligence of her elevation to the throne was nowise agreeable to her. She even refused to accept of the present; pleaded the preferable title of the two princesses; expressed her dread of the consequences attending an enterprise so dangerous, not to say criminal; and desired to remain in the station she was born." -- Vide Hume Vol. IV. p.369, oct edit.]] réalisée par R. Smirke, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 51.19 £. [217]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Alfred in the House of the Neatherd. "The wife of the neatherd was ignorant of the person and condition of her royal guest; and observing him one day busy by the fire-side in trimming his bow and arrows, she desired him to take care of some cakes which were toasting, while she was employed elsewhere in other domestic affairs. But Alfred, whose thoughts were otherwise engaged, neglected this injunction; and the good woman, on her return, finding her cakes all burnt, rated at the King very severely, and upbraided him that he always seemed very well pleased to eat her warm cakes, though he was thus negligent in toasting them." -- vide Hume, vol. I. p.80, oct. edit. (F. Wheatley, R. A.)|Alfred in the House of the Neatherd. "The wife of the neatherd was ignorant of the person and condition of her royal guest; and observing him one day busy by the fire-side in trimming his bow and arrows, she desired him to take care of some cakes which were toasting, while she was employed elsewhere in other domestic affairs. But Alfred, whose thoughts were otherwise engaged, neglected this injunction; and the good woman, on her return, finding her cakes all burnt, rated at the King very severely, and upbraided him that he always seemed very well pleased to eat her warm cakes, though he was thus negligent in toasting them." -- vide Hume, vol. I. p.80, oct. edit.]] réalisée par F. Wheatley, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 50.8 £. [218]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Baliol surrendering the Crown to Edward. "He hastened to make his submissions to Edward; he expresses the deepest penitence for his disloyalty to his liege lord; and he made a solemn and irrevocable resignation of his crown into the hands of that monarch." -- Vide Hume, Vol. II. p.282 (J. Opie, R. A.)|Baliol surrendering the Crown to Edward. "He hastened to make his submissions to Edward; he expresses the deepest penitence for his disloyalty to his liege lord; and he made a solemn and irrevocable resignation of his crown into the hands of that monarch." -- Vide Hume, Vol. II. p.282]] réalisée par J. Opie, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 92.8 £. [220]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Alfred receiving the Royal Unction from Pope Leo the Third. "This Prince gave very early marks of those great virtues and shining talents, by which, during the most difficult times, he saved his country from utter ruin and subversion. Ethelwolf, his Father, the year after his return with Alfred from Rome, had again sent the young Prince thither with a numerous retinue: and a report being spread of the King's Death, the Pope Leo III. gave Alfred the royal unction; whether prognosticating his future greatness from the appearance of his pregnant genius, or willing to pretend, even in that age, to the right of conferring kingdoms." -- Vide Hume, Vol. I. p.76, oct. odit. (R. Westall, R. A.)|Alfred receiving the Royal Unction from Pope Leo the Third. "This Prince gave very early marks of those great virtues and shining talents, by which, during the most difficult times, he saved his country from utter ruin and subversion. Ethelwolf, his Father, the year after his return with Alfred from Rome, had again sent the young Prince thither with a numerous retinue: and a report being spread of the King's Death, the Pope Leo III. gave Alfred the royal unction; whether prognosticating his future greatness from the appearance of his pregnant genius, or willing to pretend, even in that age, to the right of conferring kingdoms." -- Vide Hume, Vol. I. p.76, oct. odit.]] réalisée par R. Westall, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 50.8 £. [221]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Battle between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin in Palestine. "Both the right wing of the Christians, commanded by d' Avesnes, and the left by the Duke of Burgundy, were, in the beginning of the day, broken and defeated: when Richard, who led on the main body, restored the battle; attacked the enemy with Intrepidity and presence of mind; performed the part both of a consummate general and a gallant soldier; and not only gave his two wings leisure to recover from their confusion, but obtained a complete victory over the Saracens, of whom forty thousand are said to have perished in the field." -- Vide Hume, Vol. II. p.20, oct. edit. (P.J. de Loutherbourg, R. A.)|Battle between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin in Palestine. "Both the right wing of the Christians, commanded by d' Avesnes, and the left by the Duke of Burgundy, were, in the beginning of the day, broken and defeated: when Richard, who led on the main body, restored the battle; attacked the enemy with Intrepidity and presence of mind; performed the part both of a consummate general and a gallant soldier; and not only gave his two wings leisure to recover from their confusion, but obtained a complete victory over the Saracens, of whom forty thousand are said to have perished in the field." -- Vide Hume, Vol. II. p.20, oct. edit.]] réalisée par P.J. de Loutherbourg, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 110.5 £. [222]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Battle of the Nile. From a Design by Anderson, Marine Painter: The Night Engagement, with the Burning of the French Admiral's Ship...The French Admiral's ship, l'Orient, is seen in flames in the centre, a short time before she blew up. The Alexander has ceased firing upon her in consequence, and is raking le Tonnant, which appears nearly dismasted in the right hand corner of the piece. Ahead of l'Orient is le Franklin, her masts shot away, with the Leander of fifty-guns (so gallantly defended by captain Thompson in a subsequent action in the Mediterranean with a French seventy-four) lying athwart her hawse, and firing into her bows. To the left of the Leander, and more in the foreground, le Peuple Souverain is driven out of the line, with not a mast standing; and in the distance appears the Vanguard close along-side of le Spartiate, which she has completely dismasted. Some more ships, the island of Bequier, la Serieuse, afterwards sunk by the fire of some of our ships, and the Tower of Aboukir, visible in the left hand corner, close the scene The preceding was excerpted (R. Smirke, Jun.)|Battle of the Nile. From a Design by Anderson, Marine Painter: The Night Engagement, with the Burning of the French Admiral's Ship...The French Admiral's ship, l'Orient, is seen in flames in the centre, a short time before she blew up. The Alexander has ceased firing upon her in consequence, and is raking le Tonnant, which appears nearly dismasted in the right hand corner of the piece. Ahead of l'Orient is le Franklin, her masts shot away, with the Leander of fifty-guns (so gallantly defended by captain Thompson in a subsequent action in the Mediterranean with a French seventy-four) lying athwart her hawse, and firing into her bows. To the left of the Leander, and more in the foreground, le Peuple Souverain is driven out of the line, with not a mast standing; and in the distance appears the Vanguard close along-side of le Spartiate, which she has completely dismasted. Some more ships, the island of Bequier, la Serieuse, afterwards sunk by the fire of some of our ships, and the Tower of Aboukir, visible in the left hand corner, close the scene The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par R. Smirke, Jun., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 51.9 £. [223]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Coronation of Henry VI. "The Regent (Duke of Bedford) endeavoured to recover the declining state of his affairs, by bringing over the young kind of England, and having him crowned and anointed at Paris. All the vassals of the crown, who lived within the provinces possessed by the English, swore a new allegiance, and did homage to him." -- Vide Hume, Vol. III. (J. Opie, R. A.)|Coronation of Henry VI. "The Regent (Duke of Bedford) endeavoured to recover the declining state of his affairs, by bringing over the young kind of England, and having him crowned and anointed at Paris. All the vassals of the crown, who lived within the provinces possessed by the English, swore a new allegiance, and did homage to him." -- Vide Hume, Vol. III.]] réalisée par J. Opie, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 105.0 £. [225]
  • 1807.05.29/ maison de ventes : Coxe (Peter). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Lady Elizabeth Gray and Edward IV. "The occasion seemed favourably for obtaining some grace from this gallant monarch; the young widow flung herself at his feet, and with many tears entreated him to take pity on her impoverished and distressed children. The sight of so much beauty in affliction strongly affected the amorous Edward; love stole insensibly into his heart under the guise of compassion; and her sorrow, so becoming a virtuous matron, made his esteem and regard quickly correspond with his affection." -- Vide Hume, Vol. III. (J. Opie, R. A.)|Lady Elizabeth Gray and Edward IV. "The occasion seemed favourably for obtaining some grace from this gallant monarch; the young widow flung herself at his feet, and with many tears entreated him to take pity on her impoverished and distressed children. The sight of so much beauty in affliction strongly affected the amorous Edward; love stole insensibly into his heart under the guise of compassion; and her sorrow, so becoming a virtuous matron, made his esteem and regard quickly correspond with his affection." -- Vide Hume, Vol. III.]] réalisée par J. Opie, R. A., vendue par Bowyer au prix de 100.16 £. [226]
  • 1807.05.29/ -. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Deux Tableaux de première classe et de la plus belle proportion de chevalet. Ils représentent de riches Points de Vue de Mer, avec tous les détails de Navires et de Figures convenables à leurs différens effets. L'un offre une grande étendue de Mer par un beau calme ; une Jetée à la droite, où sont plusieurs Matelots et Pêcheurs ; dans le milieu, près du Rivage, une grande Barque en opposition. La partie gauche présente les Constructions d'un Fort, et de grands Arbres, au milieu desquels s'élève une Colonne. La Mer est couverte de Bâtimens et Barques ; un Ciel chaud, vaporeux et bien nuagé, contribue à faire ressortir tous les Détails dans une parfaite harmonie. Le second représente également une grande Etendue de Mer, à l'effet d'un commencement d'orage. La partie droite offre en Plan reculé, les détails d'un Fort, et sur les premiers Plans un Rivage et des Pêcheurs qui se hâtent de retirer leurs Filets. Deux Vaisseaux en pleine mer sont déjà battus par les Vents ; un Ciel nébuleux, chargé de Nuages de belle forme et le plus heureusement déchirés, contribue, par l'opposition des clairs et des ombres, à donner à cette Scène de caractère, un effet de clair-obscur aussi savant que magique. Ces deux magnifiques Tableaux fixeront sans doute l'attention des vrais Amateurs, par leur perfection au-dessus de tout éloge, le choix heureux de leur composition et leur parfaite conservation. (Vernet (Joseph), Romae 1750)|Deux Tableaux de première classe et de la plus belle proportion de chevalet. Ils représentent de riches Points de Vue de Mer, avec tous les détails de Navires et de Figures convenables à leurs différens effets. L'un offre une grande étendue de Mer par un beau calme ; une Jetée à la droite, où sont plusieurs Matelots et Pêcheurs ; dans le milieu, près du Rivage, une grande Barque en opposition. La partie gauche présente les Constructions d'un Fort, et de grands Arbres, au milieu desquels s'élève une Colonne. La Mer est couverte de Bâtimens et Barques ; un Ciel chaud, vaporeux et bien nuagé, contribue à faire ressortir tous les Détails dans une parfaite harmonie. Le second représente également une grande Etendue de Mer, à l'effet d'un commencement d'orage. La partie droite offre en Plan reculé, les détails d'un Fort, et sur les premiers Plans un Rivage et des Pêcheurs qui se hâtent de retirer leurs Filets. Deux Vaisseaux en pleine mer sont déjà battus par les Vents ; un Ciel nébuleux, chargé de Nuages de belle forme et le plus heureusement déchirés, contribue, par l'opposition des clairs et des ombres, à donner à cette Scène de caractère, un effet de clair-obscur aussi savant que magique. Ces deux magnifiques Tableaux fixeront sans doute l'attention des vrais Amateurs, par leur perfection au-dessus de tout éloge, le choix heureux de leur composition et leur parfaite conservation.]] réalisée par Vernet (Joseph), Romae 1750, vendue par Villeminot, achetée par Paillet au prix de 5401 fl. [240]
  • 1807.05.29/ -. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Composition de caractère, offrant le Sujet de la Sainte Famille. La Vierge agenouillée sur un Coussin, tient l'Enfant Jésus, à qui Sainte Anne présente le petit Saint Jean ; Saint Joseph, derrière la Vierge, regarde avec attendrissement cette Scène intéressante. Ce Morceau présente de beaux effets de lumière, des caractères de Têtes agréables, et une grande force de coloris. Les Figures sont de proportion de petite nature. (Salmeggia (Enea))|Composition de caractère, offrant le Sujet de la Sainte Famille. La Vierge agenouillée sur un Coussin, tient l'Enfant Jésus, à qui Sainte Anne présente le petit Saint Jean ; Saint Joseph, derrière la Vierge, regarde avec attendrissement cette Scène intéressante. Ce Morceau présente de beaux effets de lumière, des caractères de Têtes agréables, et une grande force de coloris. Les Figures sont de proportion de petite nature.]] réalisée par Salmeggia (Enea), vendue par Villeminot, achetée par Hazard au prix de 174 fl. [245]
  • 1807.05.29/ -. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Au pied du mur d'une Forteresse pittoresque, on voit plusieurs Mendians dans des attitudes différentes ; on y remarque un Homme assis et vêtu d'une Peau de mouton par-dessus un Habit bleuâtre, faisant l'aumône à un jeune Garçon qui est debout devant lui ; du côté opposé, un Vieillard qui tient une Guitare. Bon Tableau de Maître. (Miel (Jean))|Au pied du mur d'une Forteresse pittoresque, on voit plusieurs Mendians dans des attitudes différentes ; on y remarque un Homme assis et vêtu d'une Peau de mouton par-dessus un Habit bleuâtre, faisant l'aumône à un jeune Garçon qui est debout devant lui ; du côté opposé, un Vieillard qui tient une Guitare. Bon Tableau de Maître.]] réalisée par Miel (Jean), vendue par Villeminot, achetée par Verneuil au prix de 316 fl. [247]
  • 1807.05.29/ -. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Le Point de Vue d'une Eglise de belle construction, et baignée par une rivière limpide. A droite du premier Plan, on voit deux Hommes, dans un Bateau, qui se disposent à partir pour la Pêche. Cet Artiste, qui a rivalisé avec Van Goyen, dans sa manière légère, a parfaitement réussi dans ce joli Morceau. (Croos (Jean-Baptiste))|Le Point de Vue d'une Eglise de belle construction, et baignée par une rivière limpide. A droite du premier Plan, on voit deux Hommes, dans un Bateau, qui se disposent à partir pour la Pêche. Cet Artiste, qui a rivalisé avec Van Goyen, dans sa manière légère, a parfaitement réussi dans ce joli Morceau.]] réalisée par Croos (Jean-Baptiste), vendue par Villeminot au prix de 250 fl. [249]
  • 1807.05.29/ -. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Ce Tableau, l'une des Compositions capitales et marquantes de cet habile Artiste dans le genre historique, offre le Sujet d'un Sacrifice. Toute la partie droite est occupée par différens Personnages, parmi lesquels se fait remarquer le Grand Prêtre près de l'Autel, tenant d'une main un riche Vase, et montrant de l'autre une Princesse étendue sur un Bûcher où elle vient de se poignarder. Les premiers Plans sont enrichis de plusieurs Femmes savamment drapées, et de nombre d'accessoires qui ajoutent au brillant et à l'éclat de ce Morceau extraordinaire au Genre familier de Nicolas Berghem, dans lequel on reconnaît par tout la facilité de sa touche et la richesse de sa couleur. Il provient de la belle Collection de M. de Baujon, où il est décrit sous le titre de la Mort de Didon. (Berghem (Nicolas))|Ce Tableau, l'une des Compositions capitales et marquantes de cet habile Artiste dans le genre historique, offre le Sujet d'un Sacrifice. Toute la partie droite est occupée par différens Personnages, parmi lesquels se fait remarquer le Grand Prêtre près de l'Autel, tenant d'une main un riche Vase, et montrant de l'autre une Princesse étendue sur un Bûcher où elle vient de se poignarder. Les premiers Plans sont enrichis de plusieurs Femmes savamment drapées, et de nombre d'accessoires qui ajoutent au brillant et à l'éclat de ce Morceau extraordinaire au Genre familier de Nicolas Berghem, dans lequel on reconnaît par tout la facilité de sa touche et la richesse de sa couleur. Il provient de la belle Collection de M. de Baujon, où il est décrit sous le titre de la Mort de Didon.]] réalisée par Berghem (Nicolas), vendue par Villeminot, achetée par Hazard au prix de 603 fl. [250]
  • 1807.05.29/ -. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Deux petits Tableaux de la première finesse, offrant différens Points de Vues de Paysages ; dans l'un, on distingue l'entrée d'un Bois ; dans l'autre, les Ruines d'un Temple, et un Lointain de Mer. Ils sont également enrichis de Chariots, Barques et Personnages. (Breughel (dit De Velours))|Deux petits Tableaux de la première finesse, offrant différens Points de Vues de Paysages ; dans l'un, on distingue l'entrée d'un Bois ; dans l'autre, les Ruines d'un Temple, et un Lointain de Mer. Ils sont également enrichis de Chariots, Barques et Personnages.]] réalisée par Breughel (dit De Velours), vendue par Villeminot, achetée par Paulle au prix de 265 fl. [251]
  • 1807.05.29/ -. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Un Tableau d'un immense détail et d'un véritable intérêt, par la réunion de ses différens Genres, comme par son exécution précieuse ; il représente le Point de Vue d'un Paysage du Site le plus riant et le plus frais ; toute la partie gauche est occupée par un Massif de grands Arbres où sont perchés nombre d'oiseaux, variés d'espèce et de plumage ; les devans, du même côté, sont couverts d'Arbrisseaux, de Plantes et de Fleurs ; à la droite, est un Lac d'une vaste étendue, où se jouent des Poissons, Animaux et Oiseaux aquatiques. Sur le Rivage, Van Balen a placé quatre Figures, qui, par leurs attributs, caractérisent les Elémens. Plusieurs Amours, et autres accessoires, contribuent à l'agrément de cette aimable Production. (Breughel)|Un Tableau d'un immense détail et d'un véritable intérêt, par la réunion de ses différens Genres, comme par son exécution précieuse ; il représente le Point de Vue d'un Paysage du Site le plus riant et le plus frais ; toute la partie gauche est occupée par un Massif de grands Arbres où sont perchés nombre d'oiseaux, variés d'espèce et de plumage ; les devans, du même côté, sont couverts d'Arbrisseaux, de Plantes et de Fleurs ; à la droite, est un Lac d'une vaste étendue, où se jouent des Poissons, Animaux et Oiseaux aquatiques. Sur le Rivage, Van Balen a placé quatre Figures, qui, par leurs attributs, caractérisent les Elémens. Plusieurs Amours, et autres accessoires, contribuent à l'agrément de cette aimable Production.]] réalisée par Breughel, vendue par Villeminot, achetée par Paulle au prix de 716 fl. [252]
  • 1807.05.29/ -. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Ce Morceau de caractère, et convenable à l'ornement de la plus belle Galerie, représente le Sujet de Coriolan à la Porte de Rome, à la tête des Volsques, et appaisé par les larmes et les prières de Véturie sa mère, et de Volumnie son épouse. Elles sont accompagnées de plusieurs dames Romaines, et d'autres Personnages consulaires, qui sont prosternés, et dans l'attitude du respect. Cette Composition capitale, traitée dans le ton le plus harmonieux, présente de beaux contrastes dans les différens groupes de Figures, et beaucoup d'intérêt dans les expressions. (Bourdon (Sebastien))|Ce Morceau de caractère, et convenable à l'ornement de la plus belle Galerie, représente le Sujet de Coriolan à la Porte de Rome, à la tête des Volsques, et appaisé par les larmes et les prières de Véturie sa mère, et de Volumnie son épouse. Elles sont accompagnées de plusieurs dames Romaines, et d'autres Personnages consulaires, qui sont prosternés, et dans l'attitude du respect. Cette Composition capitale, traitée dans le ton le plus harmonieux, présente de beaux contrastes dans les différens groupes de Figures, et beaucoup d'intérêt dans les expressions.]] réalisée par Bourdon (Sebastien), vendue par Villeminot, achetée par Hazard au prix de 321 fl. [254]