Ventes d'œuvres le 1811.06.12

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Winter Scene, a Bridge over a Canal, a Horse and Sledge, and Figures breaking the Ice -- free and well coloured réalisée par Peter Wouvermans, vendue par Rigo, achetée par Emmerson au prix de 31.10 £. [1]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme View of a Village, by Moonlight réalisée par V. der Neer, vendue par Rigo, achetée par Rising au prix de 19.8 £. [2]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Vulcan and Venus couchant, and Cupids bearing a shield with the device of Love, in a Landscape réalisée par Albano, vendue par Rigo au prix de 25.4 £. [3]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A View by a River, a Road through a perforated Rock, with Figures -- a clear and beautiful picture réalisée par S. Rosa, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 11.0 £. [4]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Garden Scene, with Figures in Masquerade réalisée par Pater, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Genl Ramsay au prix de 19.8 £. [5]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Virgin and Child, with a Vase of Flowers -- an elegant Cabinet Picture, in the manner of Raphael -- very delicately finished réalisée par Stella, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Pinney au prix de 12.12 £. [6]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A beautiful small Classical Scene -- painted in sweet fresh tone réalisée par G. Poussin, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par De Bligny au prix de 18.7 £. [7]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Marriage of St. Catherine, the Virgin elevated on a Chair of State, and an Angel behind her scattering Flowers, St. Elizabeth with the Infant St. John in the front-ground -- delicately finished réalisée par Baroccio, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Pinney au prix de 23.2 £. [8]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Tribute-Money -- a pleasing cabinet specimen réalisée par L. Carracci, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Pinney au prix de 16.5 £. [9]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Landscape with Fishermen in front-ground réalisée par Moucheron, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Walker au prix de 26.15 £. [10]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Landscape with Horses and Figures réalisée par A. Cuyp, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 30.9 £. [11]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Arion saved on a Dolphin -- a well-composed group of Figures in the Vessel putting off -- designed with spirit and well coloured réalisée par Rubens, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 14 1/2 gs. [12]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme View in the Public Place at Breda, with the Figures by A. V. de Velde; very spirited -- a clear, brilliant, and highly finished Cabinet Picture réalisée par V. de Heyde, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Hill au prix de 42.0 £. [13]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Landscape, with Water and Figures -- a clear, spirited, and brilliant Picture -- touched with a masterly pencil réalisée par G. Poussin, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Walker au prix de 15.15 £. [14]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Jacob blessing Isaac -- painted with fine effect réalisée par Rembrandt, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 23.2 £. [15]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Woody Scene, with Figures, the Angel descending to console Hagar -- richly coloured réalisée par Mola, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Norton au prix de 9.9 £. [16]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Virgin and Elizabeth, and the Infant Christ and St. John embracing -- The subject is beautifully treated, and very sweetly pencilled, the head designed for St. Joseph is probably the Portrait of the Painter réalisée par Salviati, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Hambrough au prix de 25.14 £. [17]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A bold Landscape, with a Cascade, and a Shepherd reposing réalisée par F. Mola, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Walker au prix de 10.10 £. [18]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Cavalier with a Fur Cap and Belt in conversation with a Female holding a Jug and Glass -- a pleasing and highly finished picture réalisée par Terburg, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 28.7 £. [19]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme An Interior, a Female and a Boor with a jug, and a Smoker in a Chair in conversation with a Countryman -- highly finished, and the colouring rich and harmonious réalisée par C. Bega, vendue par Rigo, achetée par Sir M Ridley au prix de 22.1 £. [20]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Peasant Boy with a Cow, Dog, and Sheep -- a beautiful Bit of Nature, painted in a clear silvery tone réalisée par Du Jardin, vendue par Rigo au prix de 28 gs. [21]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A beautiful Landscape, a Setting Sun darting its warm Rays through a Pine Wood, thro' which Peasants are driving Cattle -- a charming Picture réalisée par Pynaker, vendue par Rigo, achetée par Hambrough au prix de 30.9 £. [22]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Lady with a Glass of Wine feeding her Parrot, a Cavalier near her, and a Female Domestick behind -- highly finished réalisée par Terburg, vendue par Rigo au prix de 23 gs. [23]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Salutation -- a little precious cabinet gem, the Figures designed in elegant Taste, and very richly coloured réalisée par Garofalo, vendue par Rigo au prix de 28 gs. [24]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Wood Scene, with an Altar or Monument, Figures, a Lake and distant Country -- a clear and beautiful gem réalisée par Poussin, vendue par Rigo, achetée par Hambrough au prix de 29.8 £. [25]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Flight into Egypt, Infant Angels gathering Palm Branches and scattering flowers -- a brilliantly coloured and sweetly finished Cabinet Picture réalisée par Albano, vendue par Rigo, achetée par Hambrough au prix de 30.9 £. [26]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Mater Dolorosa, in a grand and solemn Landscape, with the Town of Jerusalem in the distance -- classically designed and of the most vigorous execution réalisée par A. Carracci, vendue par Panni au prix de 59.17 £. [27]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Our Saviour with Mary Magdalen in the Garden -- a rare Cabinet Bijou; the Landscape by V. Uden, enriched with beautiful Flowers by Velvet Breughel réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Panni au prix de 92 gs. [28]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Portrait of a Man with a Helmet réalisée par Giorgione, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Pinney au prix de 7.7 £. [29]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Holy Family with Saints, in the grand style of Raphael -- a fine specimen réalisée par C. D'Arpino, vendue par La Fontaine. [30]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Angel driving Adam and Eve from Paradise; the Figures designed with great elegance and taste, and the countenances marked with peculiar sweetness -- an elegant Picture réalisée par Albano, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 36.15 £. [31]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Angel striking the Men of Gomorrah with blindness -- a slight but spirited Picture of this Master: from Rome réalisée par N. Poussin, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 33.12 £. [32]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Nobleman of the House of Lorraine -- painted with dignity and spirit, and finely coloured réalisée par V. Dyck, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 49.7 £. [33]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Romantic Landscape with Shepherds at a Cascade, and Cattle watering in the distance -- a clear and pleasing Picture, designed in Classic Taste réalisée par Domenichino, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Sir M Ridley au prix de 26.5 £. [34]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of his Wife and Child; the second Wife of Rubens was Sister to Breughel, who has contributed to the Picture, by adding a luxuriant back ground, truly correspondent with the rich colouring of the figures réalisée par Rubens, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 61.19 £. [35]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Marriage at Cana -- a composition of many figures; parts of this Picture are exquisitely beautiful, notwithstanding the grossness with which the Painter has presumed to treat the subject -- very highly finished réalisée par J. Steen, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par De Bligny au prix de 71.8 £. [36]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of a Burgomaster -- painted with animation, and coloured with warmth, and in great harmony réalisée par Rembrandt, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 67.4 £. [37]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of an old Woman in white Ruff; the countenance touched with wonderful spirit. It displays great breadth and very rich colour réalisée par Rembrandt, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Hill au prix de 121.16 £. [38]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Virgin with a Goldfinch, her Hand resting on a Bas-relief representing David with the Head of Goliah, the Child in her lap, and near her St. Joseph, in the rich manner of Titian réalisée par Pordenone, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 29.8 £. [39]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Landscape, warm Evening -- an Arm of the Sea appears to intercept a romantic broken Scene, the nearer part of which is crowed with Buildings and Wood, in the front are Peasants and Cattle crossing a ford: the whole painted with glowing effect réalisée par Claude, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Pinney au prix de 18.18 £. [40]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme St. John seated in Landscape; a woody distance -- fine effect réalisée par Schidone, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 73.10 £. [41]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Apollo flaying Marsyas -- painted in a bold manner, and finely designed réalisée par Carracci, vendue par Rigo au prix de 105 gs. [42]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Virgin and St. Joseph teaching the Young Christ to read: painted with a firm Pencil and much resembling Domenichino, to whom this Picture has been frequently attributed réalisée par L. Spada, vendue par Rigo au prix de 76 gs. [43]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Holy Family with St. Joseph -- a fine composition and illumined with charming effect: in the grand manner of Corregio réalisée par Schidone, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 230 gs. [44]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme An Entombment -- a grand composition of several figures in the bold manner of M. Angelo. The expression very fine, in the distance is the Vision of the Cross over the City. Etched by Parmegiano réalisée par Parmegiano, vendue par Rigo au prix de 235 gs. [45]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Virgin holding the Infant Christ, who is stretching out his Arms to the Infant St. John. The Attitude of the Virgin is dignified, the eagerness and tenderness of the Christ beautifully expressed. The colouring is rich, and every part finished with the greatest delicacy -- from the Cabinet of the Doge Cambiaso (A. Del Sarto)|The Virgin holding the Infant Christ, who is stretching out his Arms to the Infant St. John. The Attitude of the Virgin is dignified, the eagerness and tenderness of the Christ beautifully expressed. The colouring is rich, and every part finished with the greatest delicacy -- from the Cabinet of the Doge Cambiaso]] réalisée par A. Del Sarto, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 250 gs. [46]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Separation of Abraham and Lot -- a highly elegant chef d'oeuvre. A composition of many figures, among which are a Female with a Child reposing, a Boy with Dogs, a Youth oppressed with thirst drinking, and others dismounting and assisiting to Water the Cattle at a Spring issuing at the base of a magnificent Temple: an Angel, Abraham and another stand apart; the first of these is pointing out to Abraham the Land promised to his future descendants: The design of the Figures is exquisitely beautiful, and the Finishing partakes of the neatness of miniature painting (De La Hire)|The Separation of Abraham and Lot -- a highly elegant chef d'oeuvre. A composition of many figures, among which are a Female with a Child reposing, a Boy with Dogs, a Youth oppressed with thirst drinking, and others dismounting and assisiting to Water the Cattle at a Spring issuing at the base of a magnificent Temple: an Angel, Abraham and another stand apart; the first of these is pointing out to Abraham the Land promised to his future descendants: The design of the Figures is exquisitely beautiful, and the Finishing partakes of the neatness of miniature painting]] réalisée par De La Hire, vendue par Rigo au prix de 304.10 £. [47]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Christ and the Woman of Samaria at the Well; a few figures also seen in a picturesque and beautiful distance. The Composition simple, and the expression fine: a Building introduced in the center in shadows gives a brilliant Relief to the Figure of the Female: the Costume and Draperies as usual in the works of Garofalo, are rich and finely coloured (Garofalo)|Christ and the Woman of Samaria at the Well; a few figures also seen in a picturesque and beautiful distance. The Composition simple, and the expression fine: a Building introduced in the center in shadows gives a brilliant Relief to the Figure of the Female: the Costume and Draperies as usual in the works of Garofalo, are rich and finely coloured]] réalisée par Garofalo, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 220.10 £. [48]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with a Road at the foot of a mountainous Range, and Figures in pastoral Employment -- a masterly production worthy of the great mind of Carracci, and apparently executed a l'improviso. For variety and distinctness of Objects and freshness of tone this Landscape has no equal (A. Carracci)|A Landscape with a Road at the foot of a mountainous Range, and Figures in pastoral Employment -- a masterly production worthy of the great mind of Carracci, and apparently executed a l'improviso. For variety and distinctness of Objects and freshness of tone this Landscape has no equal]] réalisée par A. Carracci, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 262.10 £. [49]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Debouchement of a River with Figures in a Boat; the Front ground occupied by a Skreen of Trees, through which appears a Picturesque Scene -- painted with a Masterly Hand and in a sweet Tone réalisée par Carracci, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 236.5 £. [50]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Christ healing the Lame Man; a composition chiefly of three Figures, the Lame Man is represented with the Hand turned to his Breast in an attitude the most expressive of Gratitude and Devotion. The commanding Figure of the Saviour, and the noble Character of the Disciple are fine and imposing; two other Heads appear expressive of Wonder and Adoration. The Colouring and Touch are suitable to the Subject, splendid and vigorous. -- This noble chef d'oeuvre is engraved by De Jode, under the title: "Tolle crabbatum" (V. Dyck)|Christ healing the Lame Man; a composition chiefly of three Figures, the Lame Man is represented with the Hand turned to his Breast in an attitude the most expressive of Gratitude and Devotion. The commanding Figure of the Saviour, and the noble Character of the Disciple are fine and imposing; two other Heads appear expressive of Wonder and Adoration. The Colouring and Touch are suitable to the Subject, splendid and vigorous. -- This noble chef d'oeuvre is engraved by De Jode, under the title: "Tolle crabbatum"]] réalisée par V. Dyck, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 3465 £. [51]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Grand Landscape with Wood, Water Buildings and Figures, composed in fine Classic Taste -- a capital Picture réalisée par G. Poussin, vendue par Rigo au prix de 304.10 £. [52]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Grand Landscape with Broken Hilly Grounds, and detached Rocks, on which Banditti are upon the look out, and a Fowler shooting Game in the near part of the Picture. -- It is a magnificent display of the Powers of Salvator, the Lights finely thrown, and the Colouring uncommonly brilliant. It is from the Gallery of the Duca di San Vitali, near Mantua (S. Rosa)|A Grand Landscape with Broken Hilly Grounds, and detached Rocks, on which Banditti are upon the look out, and a Fowler shooting Game in the near part of the Picture. -- It is a magnificent display of the Powers of Salvator, the Lights finely thrown, and the Colouring uncommonly brilliant. It is from the Gallery of the Duca di San Vitali, near Mantua]] réalisée par S. Rosa, vendue par Rigo au prix de 304.10 £. [53]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Woman taken in Adultery; a composition of ten Figures, among which that of the Female is pre-eminently beautiful: her Hair dishevelled, her Cheek bedewed with Tears, and her Eye fixed on the Saviour, she is awaiting her Sentence: an armed Soldier behind gives a beautiful lustre and delicacy to her half naked figure, an Elder with a Stone in his hand, is stooping, as if to conceal his confusion; others appear in admiration behind, the contrasted force and sweetness of this Picture is truly charming. It is from the Palace of M. A. Cambiaso of Genoa (Guercino)|The Woman taken in Adultery; a composition of ten Figures, among which that of the Female is pre-eminently beautiful: her Hair dishevelled, her Cheek bedewed with Tears, and her Eye fixed on the Saviour, she is awaiting her Sentence: an armed Soldier behind gives a beautiful lustre and delicacy to her half naked figure, an Elder with a Stone in his hand, is stooping, as if to conceal his confusion; others appear in admiration behind, the contrasted force and sweetness of this Picture is truly charming. It is from the Palace of M. A. Cambiaso of Genoa]] réalisée par Guercino, vendue par Rigo au prix de 252.0 £. [54]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Sea Port with the Garden Façade of the Colonna Palace, and a selection of grand Italian Buildings, Vessels at Anchor, and Figures on Shore in the Front Ground. The whole illumined by a warm Evening Sun: the choice of Objects in the distance appears less designed for Embellishment than throw a variety of tender Shadows across the Water, which give a beautiful lustre to the intermediate passages. -- This Picture is a fine display of the great excellence of this Painter's Talent (Claude)|A Sea Port with the Garden Façade of the Colonna Palace, and a selection of grand Italian Buildings, Vessels at Anchor, and Figures on Shore in the Front Ground. The whole illumined by a warm Evening Sun: the choice of Objects in the distance appears less designed for Embellishment than throw a variety of tender Shadows across the Water, which give a beautiful lustre to the intermediate passages. -- This Picture is a fine display of the great excellence of this Painter's Talent]] réalisée par Claude, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par De Bligny au prix de 78.15 £. [55]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Flemish Village Fête; a composition of near two hundred Figures, comprising a Religious Procession, a Brawl, a Group of Dancers, Tables spread with Viands, and Peasants regaling, and lastly in the Front Ground a Seigneur, his Lady and Family, Spectators of the Festive Scene; the attitudes of these many Figures are infinitely varied, and the whole is touched with the greatest spirit. A Dancing Pair in the centre in front appears to have raised the emulation of a little Girl, the Seigneur's Daughter, who extending her Gown, endeavours to imitate the Dancing Couple, the principal Figures are touched with Care and Delicacy; and in this quarter of the Picture the Artist has displayed his highest finishing. -- A chef d'oeuvre (Teniers)|A Flemish Village Fête; a composition of near two hundred Figures, comprising a Religious Procession, a Brawl, a Group of Dancers, Tables spread with Viands, and Peasants regaling, and lastly in the Front Ground a Seigneur, his Lady and Family, Spectators of the Festive Scene; the attitudes of these many Figures are infinitely varied, and the whole is touched with the greatest spirit. A Dancing Pair in the centre in front appears to have raised the emulation of a little Girl, the Seigneur's Daughter, who extending her Gown, endeavours to imitate the Dancing Couple, the principal Figures are touched with Care and Delicacy; and in this quarter of the Picture the Artist has displayed his highest finishing. -- A chef d'oeuvre]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Ld Yarmouth for Prince Regent au prix de 1732.10 £. [56]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Grand Landscape, with Figures, the Baptism of the Eunuch; a Mountainous Scene on the Banks of a River; the Front Ground over-arched by Trees, the Branches of which are disposed in the most agreeable Forms, the strictest portraiture of Nature. Warmth of colour and crispness of Truth which form the charm of this delightful Painter of Landscape, are predominant features in this noble chef d'oeuvre (Both)|A Grand Landscape, with Figures, the Baptism of the Eunuch; a Mountainous Scene on the Banks of a River; the Front Ground over-arched by Trees, the Branches of which are disposed in the most agreeable Forms, the strictest portraiture of Nature. Warmth of colour and crispness of Truth which form the charm of this delightful Painter of Landscape, are predominant features in this noble chef d'oeuvre]] réalisée par Both, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 1627.10 £. [57]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Lady Stringing Pearls, seated at a Table covered with a rich Turkey Carpet, on which is a Silver Vase and Salver; a Female Domestick behind; the Features and Hair are exquisitely touched; and the Sattin and Draperies finished to illusion réalisée par F. Mieris, vendue par La Fontaine au prix de 294.0 £. [58]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Flemish Family's Repast, Interior; the Figures in this beautiful Picture are a Dutch Peasant, his Wife amusing an Infant in her lap with a Doll, and a Boy with a mess of Pottage, a Spaniel near him with his Feet upon a Stool, appears petitioning for his Portion; a warm Light admitted from a Window diffuses a delightful Glow throughout the Chamber, and gives a rich harmony to the Colouring which is in A. Ostade's very finest manner; the finishing of the several Utensils in the lighter parts of the Picture is equal to G. Dow. From the Cabinet of Mr. Schmidt of Amsterdam (A. Ostade)|A Flemish Family's Repast, Interior; the Figures in this beautiful Picture are a Dutch Peasant, his Wife amusing an Infant in her lap with a Doll, and a Boy with a mess of Pottage, a Spaniel near him with his Feet upon a Stool, appears petitioning for his Portion; a warm Light admitted from a Window diffuses a delightful Glow throughout the Chamber, and gives a rich harmony to the Colouring which is in A. Ostade's very finest manner; the finishing of the several Utensils in the lighter parts of the Picture is equal to G. Dow. From the Cabinet of Mr. Schmidt of Amsterdam]] réalisée par A. Ostade, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Ld Yarmouth Prince of Wales au prix de 1050.0 £. [59]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Peasants and Cattle reposing beneath a Woody Bank: a beautiful chef d'oeuvre. An Heifer is slaking it's Thirst at the brink of a clear Pool, a Female, her arm resting on it, turns herself to a Cowherd seated and in conversation with her. Other Cattle in various attitudes display the correctness of design for which A. V. de Velde was particularly distinguished; the Animals are painted to the Life, and colored in the true tone of Nature. It is truly the perfection of the Art in this line. From the Cabinet of Mr. Schmidt of Amsterdam (A. V. de Velde)|Peasants and Cattle reposing beneath a Woody Bank: a beautiful chef d'oeuvre. An Heifer is slaking it's Thirst at the brink of a clear Pool, a Female, her arm resting on it, turns herself to a Cowherd seated and in conversation with her. Other Cattle in various attitudes display the correctness of design for which A. V. de Velde was particularly distinguished; the Animals are painted to the Life, and colored in the true tone of Nature. It is truly the perfection of the Art in this line. From the Cabinet of Mr. Schmidt of Amsterdam]] réalisée par A. V. de Velde, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Ld Yarmouth Prince of Wales au prix de 1890.0 £. [60]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Hay Harvest. A perfect chef d'oeuvre, in which all the excellencies of this Master are beautifully combined. In the nearer part of this interesting Picture are seen to the left, a Lighter and a Youth bathing; beyond these a Waggon Team baiting, or at rest, while the Harvest Men are busily employed in loading: another, with a Group as busily engaged, on more elevated ground; and between them a Romping Party in the New Hay, and Falconers returning home with their Dogs; the Sky overcast, appropriate to the time of year, gives warning of an approaching Shower; it accounts for the bustle of the Scene, and serves to heighten the effect of Chiaro Scuro. In no fine work of this Master, it is presumed, can more agreable variety be found, or sweeter effect and colour, and delicate enamel in the finishing. From the Cabinet of Mr. Schmidt of Amsterdam (Wouvermans)|Hay Harvest. A perfect chef d'oeuvre, in which all the excellencies of this Master are beautifully combined. In the nearer part of this interesting Picture are seen to the left, a Lighter and a Youth bathing; beyond these a Waggon Team baiting, or at rest, while the Harvest Men are busily employed in loading: another, with a Group as busily engaged, on more elevated ground; and between them a Romping Party in the New Hay, and Falconers returning home with their Dogs; the Sky overcast, appropriate to the time of year, gives warning of an approaching Shower; it accounts for the bustle of the Scene, and serves to heighten the effect of Chiaro Scuro. In no fine work of this Master, it is presumed, can more agreable variety be found, or sweeter effect and colour, and delicate enamel in the finishing. From the Cabinet of Mr. Schmidt of Amsterdam]] réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Ld Yarmouth Prince of Wales au prix de 1785.0 £. [61]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Calm with a Fleet at Anchor, and a Vessel and Yachts in motion; no Painter ever represented Marine Views with such truth as W. V. de Velde, for which he was qualified by more than merely Theoretical Knowledge; hence the natural Position of his Objects, and the accuracy of the detail, even to the satisfaction of the Nautical Observer. The clearness of the Sky, the reflection on the Water, and the delicacy and neatness of the touch, mark this to be one of his very finest chef d'oeuvres (W. V. de Velde)|A Calm with a Fleet at Anchor, and a Vessel and Yachts in motion; no Painter ever represented Marine Views with such truth as W. V. de Velde, for which he was qualified by more than merely Theoretical Knowledge; hence the natural Position of his Objects, and the accuracy of the detail, even to the satisfaction of the Nautical Observer. The clearness of the Sky, the reflection on the Water, and the delicacy and neatness of the touch, mark this to be one of his very finest chef d'oeuvres]] réalisée par W. V. de Velde, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par [[Gnl [?] Robarts]] au prix de 997.10 £. [62]

• 1811.06.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Surprising Chef D'Oeuvre Of Rembrandt. The Portrait Of The Master Ship Builder, known throughout Europe as the finest Performance in his second manner, when quitting the elaborate style of his Master he discovered that breadth was necessary to render the true effect of Nature. The Shipwright is represented in his Closet, a Table before him covered with Sections and Naval Architectural Designs, he is interrupted by his Wife who delivers a letter in haste; her hand upon the Latch of the Door, which gives a spirit and movement to the figures; the handling and colouring of the heads, remind the Spectator of the glowing style of Rubens. It is a truly wonderful performance, far above all Praise! A Mezzotinto of this Picture is dedicated to its late Proprietor Mr. Schmidt of Amsterdam (Rembrandt)|The Surprising Chef D'Oeuvre Of Rembrandt. The Portrait Of The Master Ship Builder, known throughout Europe as the finest Performance in his second manner, when quitting the elaborate style of his Master he discovered that breadth was necessary to render the true effect of Nature. The Shipwright is represented in his Closet, a Table before him covered with Sections and Naval Architectural Designs, he is interrupted by his Wife who delivers a letter in haste; her hand upon the Latch of the Door, which gives a spirit and movement to the figures; the handling and colouring of the heads, remind the Spectator of the glowing style of Rubens. It is a truly wonderful performance, far above all Praise! A Mezzotinto of this Picture is dedicated to its late Proprietor Mr. Schmidt of Amsterdam]] réalisée par Rembrandt, vendue par La Fontaine, achetée par Lord Yarmouth for prince Regent au prix de 5250.0 £. [63]