Ventes d'œuvres le 1826.05.06

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Leda & the Swan réalisée par Leo. da Vinci, vendue par Solly au prix de 31.10 £. [1]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Rubens in the character of St. George, preceded by his three Wives, presenting themselves to the Virgin, who receives them, holding the Infant Christ in her arms, and seated beneath an Arbour; a group of four Infant Angels, with a wreath of Flowers, appears above; in the front is St. Jerome resting on one knee, holding in his right hand a scroll, while beside him an Infant Angel supports the sacred volume. This noble picture is finely composed, and painted with the most free and vigorous execution, and the colouring is of a rich and mellow tone. This grand Picture has always been the subject of praise among Continental Tourists, who have noticed it when in the Palace of Francesco Balbi, at Genoa. There is a fine old Engraving of it (Rubens)|Rubens in the character of St. George, preceded by his three Wives, presenting themselves to the Virgin, who receives them, holding the Infant Christ in her arms, and seated beneath an Arbour; a group of four Infant Angels, with a wreath of Flowers, appears above; in the front is St. Jerome resting on one knee, holding in his right hand a scroll, while beside him an Infant Angel supports the sacred volume. This noble picture is finely composed, and painted with the most free and vigorous execution, and the colouring is of a rich and mellow tone. This grand Picture has always been the subject of praise among Continental Tourists, who have noticed it when in the Palace of Francesco Balbi, at Genoa. There is a fine old Engraving of it]] réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Walsh Porter, Esq, achetée par Yates au prix de 367.10 £. [2]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Virgin, with the young Child and St. John; a noble composition, in which the grand and vigorous design of M. Angelo is sweetly blended with the expression of Raffaelle, the picture partaking of the beauties of both those great masters, -- the colouring is particularly agreeable and harmonious (A. Del Sarto)|The Virgin, with the young Child and St. John; a noble composition, in which the grand and vigorous design of M. Angelo is sweetly blended with the expression of Raffaelle, the picture partaking of the beauties of both those great masters, -- the colouring is particularly agreeable and harmonious]] réalisée par A. Del Sarto, vendue par Walsh Porter, Esq, achetée par Yates au prix de 157.10 £. [3]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Ariadne in Naxos. -- This picture, illustrative of a part of the history of Ariadne, which was treated by Titian in a set of four pictures, executed by him for Alonzo, Duke of Ferrara, represents Ariadne in the fore-ground, overpowered with wine and sleep, and with her arm bent above her head; an Infant, and a group of five Figures, one of them upholding a glass vessel, containing wine, are advancing near her, in the centre; stretched on the turf, are two Women and a Youth, who have been singing a canon, of which the words and notes are before them; to one of these a Youth is pouring out wine; a Bacchanal is drawing liquor from a rivulet of wine, that flows across the fore-ground, another bears it away in a vessel upon his head, while Silenus is actively employed in quaffing it. By way of moral to this scene of Ebriety, two Youths of philosophic habits and appearance, standing beneath a clump of trees, instead of joining in the revelry, appear discussing the condition of the deserted Ariadne, and the conduct of Bacchus, whose Vessel is seen in full sail in the distance, leaving a gleam of light behind it, that marks its way (Titian)|Ariadne in Naxos. -- This picture, illustrative of a part of the history of Ariadne, which was treated by Titian in a set of four pictures, executed by him for Alonzo, Duke of Ferrara, represents Ariadne in the fore-ground, overpowered with wine and sleep, and with her arm bent above her head; an Infant, and a group of five Figures, one of them upholding a glass vessel, containing wine, are advancing near her, in the centre; stretched on the turf, are two Women and a Youth, who have been singing a canon, of which the words and notes are before them; to one of these a Youth is pouring out wine; a Bacchanal is drawing liquor from a rivulet of wine, that flows across the fore-ground, another bears it away in a vessel upon his head, while Silenus is actively employed in quaffing it. By way of moral to this scene of Ebriety, two Youths of philosophic habits and appearance, standing beneath a clump of trees, instead of joining in the revelry, appear discussing the condition of the deserted Ariadne, and the conduct of Bacchus, whose Vessel is seen in full sail in the distance, leaving a gleam of light behind it, that marks its way]] réalisée par Titian, vendue par Walsh Porter, Esq, achetée par Lord Northwick au prix de 89.5 £. [4]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[AEneas with a part of his followers shooting Deer, on the Coast of Lybia, Achates and the rest are at a little distance behind, where the Woody Landscape is embellished with Temples and other Buildings; the Figures are of heroic size, the scene represents a fresh morning, which is indicated by the cool tone of colour, and by the clouds catching the first light of an early sun. It is one of the last pictures Claude painted, and is well known as having been formerly in the Colonna Palace (Claude)|AEneas with a part of his followers shooting Deer, on the Coast of Lybia, Achates and the rest are at a little distance behind, where the Woody Landscape is embellished with Temples and other Buildings; the Figures are of heroic size, the scene represents a fresh morning, which is indicated by the cool tone of colour, and by the clouds catching the first light of an early sun. It is one of the last pictures Claude painted, and is well known as having been formerly in the Colonna Palace]] réalisée par Claude, vendue par Walsh Porter, Esq, achetée par Peacock au prix de 262.10 £. [5]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Virgin, with the Infant Christ standing upon her knee, to whom are presented the penitent Magdalen, David, and the good Thief; the figure of the Virgin, which is rather above the natural size, is particularly marked with dignity and grandeur, the subject is finely composed, and the colouring rich and harmonious, -- engraved (Vandyck)|The Virgin, with the Infant Christ standing upon her knee, to whom are presented the penitent Magdalen, David, and the good Thief; the figure of the Virgin, which is rather above the natural size, is particularly marked with dignity and grandeur, the subject is finely composed, and the colouring rich and harmonious, -- engraved]] réalisée par Vandyck, vendue par Walsh Porter, Esq, achetée par Alex Baring au prix de 183.15 £. [6]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Adoration of the Kings; the Holy Family is seated under an open Shed, in a wild Landscape, and the principal figure representing, as it is believed, a reigning Monarch of the time of the Painter, having alighted from a White Horse, approaches in adoration. -- This picture was formerly part of the Collection of Charles I., and is reputed to have been presented to him on his Visit to Madrid (Titian)|The Adoration of the Kings; the Holy Family is seated under an open Shed, in a wild Landscape, and the principal figure representing, as it is believed, a reigning Monarch of the time of the Painter, having alighted from a White Horse, approaches in adoration. -- This picture was formerly part of the Collection of Charles I., and is reputed to have been presented to him on his Visit to Madrid]] réalisée par Titian, vendue par Walsh Porter, Esq, achetée par Rogers au prix de 215.5 £. [7]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Woody Landscape, in the center of which is a Cottage; a road encircling the Wood, passes across the front ground of the picture, and enlivens it with Figures advancing, a Peasant with his Dog, and a Horseman, passing off to the right réalisée par Hobbima, vendue par Walsh Porter, Esq au prix de 467.5 £. [8]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Venus seated in a Landscape, and Cupid, stung by a Bee, complaining to her; the distant scene presents an extensive Landscape, intersected by a River, and bounded by Buildings and Mountains; very richly coloured, -- from the Orleans Collection réalisée par Giorgione, vendue par Walsh Porter, Esq, achetée par Davidson au prix de 106.1 £. [9]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Conversion of a Princess to Christianity; a Bishop is represented baptising a full-grown Female, a spirited group of Infants appears in the Clouds, from which a stream of light falls on the Figures below, and is reflected on the Draperies, and on the Buildings in the back-ground; -- from the Corsini Palace (G. Bassano)|The Conversion of a Princess to Christianity; a Bishop is represented baptising a full-grown Female, a spirited group of Infants appears in the Clouds, from which a stream of light falls on the Figures below, and is reflected on the Draperies, and on the Buildings in the back-ground; -- from the Corsini Palace]] réalisée par G. Bassano, vendue par Walsh Porter, Esq, achetée par Smith au prix de 128.2 £. [10]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Holy Family; consisting of Joseph on the left, looking towards the Infant, near whom the Virgin is seated, reading, her back partly turned toward the Spectator, the young St. John stands behind them; a Choir of three infant Angels is advancing, playing on musical instruments, in a rich gleam of light above; the drawing is, in many passages, scarcely inferior to Raffaelle (Lod. Carracci)|The Holy Family; consisting of Joseph on the left, looking towards the Infant, near whom the Virgin is seated, reading, her back partly turned toward the Spectator, the young St. John stands behind them; a Choir of three infant Angels is advancing, playing on musical instruments, in a rich gleam of light above; the drawing is, in many passages, scarcely inferior to Raffaelle]] réalisée par Lod. Carracci, vendue par Walsh Porter, Esq au prix de 46.14 £. [11]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Boors smoking at the Door of a Cabaret, a Woman is pouring out Beer to them from a Jug, and a Child is looking from the Threshold; the characters are naturally and pleasingly expressed, and the colouring is rich and harmonious réalisée par A. Ostade, vendue par Walsh Porter, Esq au prix de 199.10 £. [12]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Marriage at Cana; a small Model for the very celebrated large Picture, of the same subject, at Venice réalisée par P. Veronese, vendue par Walsh Porter, Esq, achetée par Smith au prix de 15.15 £. [13]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Winter Scene; view of a Village intermixed with trees, on the bank of a river, the perspective of which is marked by a church and several mills; figures are skating on the ice. The time chosen by the Painter is at the commencement of a thaw, which is indicated by the clouds breaking in lively tints, and by a strong chiaro scuro, which is rendered with a powerful touch, and very transparent effect. -- A capital picture of the master (V. Der Neer)|A Winter Scene; view of a Village intermixed with trees, on the bank of a river, the perspective of which is marked by a church and several mills; figures are skating on the ice. The time chosen by the Painter is at the commencement of a thaw, which is indicated by the clouds breaking in lively tints, and by a strong chiaro scuro, which is rendered with a powerful touch, and very transparent effect. -- A capital picture of the master]] réalisée par V. Der Neer, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr au prix de 252.0 £. [14]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The very celebrated chef d'oeuvre of this master which was formerly a distinguished ormanented of the Cabinet de Choiseul, among the pictures of which it is engraved It represents the Interior of an Apartment, with an elegant Female viewed in profile, in a white satin dress, with a short robe of yellow satin edged with fur, playing on the lute, her foot supported on a foot stove. A gentleman seated before her at a table covered with a Turkey carpet, holds a music book in his left hand, while with the right uplifted, and the fingers extended, he is singing to the lute accompaniment and marking the measure. A gentleman with a cloak thrown over his shoulders. in the Spanish fashion, stands behind, attentively listening. The elegance and the propriety observed in the attitudes and design, mark the fine taste of the painter, and the sweetness and delicacy, both of the tints and pencilling, may induce many to consider Terborg the Corregio of his school (Terborg)|The very celebrated chef d'oeuvre of this master which was formerly a distinguished ormanented of the Cabinet de Choiseul, among the pictures of which it is engraved It represents the Interior of an Apartment, with an elegant Female viewed in profile, in a white satin dress, with a short robe of yellow satin edged with fur, playing on the lute, her foot supported on a foot stove. A gentleman seated before her at a table covered with a Turkey carpet, holds a music book in his left hand, while with the right uplifted, and the fingers extended, he is singing to the lute accompaniment and marking the measure. A gentleman with a cloak thrown over his shoulders. in the Spanish fashion, stands behind, attentively listening. The elegance and the propriety observed in the attitudes and design, mark the fine taste of the painter, and the sweetness and delicacy, both of the tints and pencilling, may induce many to consider Terborg the Corregio of his school]] réalisée par Terborg, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Sir Rt Peel au prix de 966.0 £. [15]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Abreuvoir, a scene on the Bank of a River, animated by a variety of figures, the principal of which are Grooms watering their Horses, which interrupt a group of bathers. A Cabaret is on the rising ground to the right; on the left a ferry boat is approaching the shore, and various objects are seen along the bank of the river, which is carried off into a beautiful distance This charming chef d'oeuvre is of the finest time and execution of this elegant Painter. It was formerly in the cabinet of the Comtesse de Verrue, and has been engraved by Moyreau -- on pannel, about 18 in. by 25 (P. Wouvermans)|The Abreuvoir, a scene on the Bank of a River, animated by a variety of figures, the principal of which are Grooms watering their Horses, which interrupt a group of bathers. A Cabaret is on the rising ground to the right; on the left a ferry boat is approaching the shore, and various objects are seen along the bank of the river, which is carried off into a beautiful distance This charming chef d'oeuvre is of the finest time and execution of this elegant Painter. It was formerly in the cabinet of the Comtesse de Verrue, and has been engraved by Moyreau -- on pannel, about 18 in. by 25]] réalisée par P. Wouvermans, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Chev Bonnemaison au prix de 682.10 £. [16]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Village Scene, in which a dismounted Cavalier is represented in conversation with the landlord of a Cabaret, while his grey Horse is baiting near him; an elderly Man taking his repast on a bench, and a Woman with her Child are at the door of the Cabaret; a Family group from the top of a flight of stairs at the door of their Cottage are observing what passes below them. These buildings are surmounted by a group of trees, and a Village Church. The hovels of a Farm Yard, animals and poultry, all exquisitely touched, and a woody distance, handled with a delicacy and a gaiety of colour unusual with this master, enliven the left hand distance The colouring is of the richest tone, and a glow of light, introduced with the greatest skill, combines the various parts of this admirable picture in the finest harmony. It was not many years since one of the very fine collection of the Prince Gallitzin (Isaac Ostade)|A Village Scene, in which a dismounted Cavalier is represented in conversation with the landlord of a Cabaret, while his grey Horse is baiting near him; an elderly Man taking his repast on a bench, and a Woman with her Child are at the door of the Cabaret; a Family group from the top of a flight of stairs at the door of their Cottage are observing what passes below them. These buildings are surmounted by a group of trees, and a Village Church. The hovels of a Farm Yard, animals and poultry, all exquisitely touched, and a woody distance, handled with a delicacy and a gaiety of colour unusual with this master, enliven the left hand distance The colouring is of the richest tone, and a glow of light, introduced with the greatest skill, combines the various parts of this admirable picture in the finest harmony. It was not many years since one of the very fine collection of the Prince Gallitzin]] réalisée par Isaac Ostade, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr au prix de 572.5 £. [17]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Fine Landscape, early Morning Scene, in which Peasants, mounted and on foot, are driving Sheep and Cattle from the vale to the high ground in front, which they are just gaining. The Painter has availed himself of the elevation of site to throw the figures into beautiful perspective, and he has disposed them in attitudes which almost rise above the character of pastoral life; -- wooded banks are on the left, -- the clouds in the upper part of the sky, catching the first silvery morning light, give a fine contrast to the extensive and mistry scene below. A charming specimen of the Master (Berghem)|A Fine Landscape, early Morning Scene, in which Peasants, mounted and on foot, are driving Sheep and Cattle from the vale to the high ground in front, which they are just gaining. The Painter has availed himself of the elevation of site to throw the figures into beautiful perspective, and he has disposed them in attitudes which almost rise above the character of pastoral life; -- wooded banks are on the left, -- the clouds in the upper part of the sky, catching the first silvery morning light, give a fine contrast to the extensive and mistry scene below. A charming specimen of the Master]] réalisée par Berghem, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr au prix de 288.15 £. [18]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Lady returned from Market, waiting at the door of her dwelling, where, while her Female attendant with a pail filled with poultry, is ringing the bell, she is listening to the appeal of a beggar boy, who, with his hat just lifted from his head, is relating his plaintive tale, and soliciting her charity; a lap dog under her arm is barking at the young Petitioner. The perspective of a canal, in a town in Holland, forms the distance The subject is feelingly told, and treated with that rich and true effect of Chiaro Scuro which this Painter so perfectly understood, and the whole is very pleasingly finished (Maas)|A Lady returned from Market, waiting at the door of her dwelling, where, while her Female attendant with a pail filled with poultry, is ringing the bell, she is listening to the appeal of a beggar boy, who, with his hat just lifted from his head, is relating his plaintive tale, and soliciting her charity; a lap dog under her arm is barking at the young Petitioner. The perspective of a canal, in a town in Holland, forms the distance The subject is feelingly told, and treated with that rich and true effect of Chiaro Scuro which this Painter so perfectly understood, and the whole is very pleasingly finished]] réalisée par Maas, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr au prix de 236.5 £. [19]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[View of a Road at the foot of a rising broken bank of sand heath, on the top of which is seen a Sportsman with his dogs; Peasants are driving Cattle through the plashy ground in front; a Waggon appears on the left, where the scene opens to a distant Landscape. This fine Cabinet Gem is of the best time and execution of the master, and the figures are minutely but exquisitely pencilled by Adr. V. de Velde. It was one of the very distinguished Cabinet from which the much-famed Chapeau de Paille, by Rubens, was brought to this country (Wynants)|View of a Road at the foot of a rising broken bank of sand heath, on the top of which is seen a Sportsman with his dogs; Peasants are driving Cattle through the plashy ground in front; a Waggon appears on the left, where the scene opens to a distant Landscape. This fine Cabinet Gem is of the best time and execution of the master, and the figures are minutely but exquisitely pencilled by Adr. V. de Velde. It was one of the very distinguished Cabinet from which the much-famed Chapeau de Paille, by Rubens, was brought to this country]] réalisée par Wynants, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Nieuwenhuys au prix de 267.15 £. [20]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Interior of a Guard House in the front of which a Youth is putting away a pair of pistols in their holsters; a saddle, and suits of armour, are grouped on a bench, and on the floor at his feet, in the further part of the room, four soldiers are engaged in a game at cards, near a fire, and another with a pipe is looking on; the attention of all the five is variously and admirably expressed; a woman is entering from a door on the right with refreshments. This fine Cabinet Picture, which displays the best execution of Teniers, is of an agreeable and harmonious tone of colour, and the objects in the front ground are illumined in a beautiful clear tone. It was formerly in the collection of Monsieur Bramcamp (D. Teniers)|Interior of a Guard House in the front of which a Youth is putting away a pair of pistols in their holsters; a saddle, and suits of armour, are grouped on a bench, and on the floor at his feet, in the further part of the room, four soldiers are engaged in a game at cards, near a fire, and another with a pipe is looking on; the attention of all the five is variously and admirably expressed; a woman is entering from a door on the right with refreshments. This fine Cabinet Picture, which displays the best execution of Teniers, is of an agreeable and harmonious tone of colour, and the objects in the front ground are illumined in a beautiful clear tone. It was formerly in the collection of Monsieur Bramcamp]] réalisée par D. Teniers, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr au prix de 404.5 £. [21]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A beautiful warm Landscape, consisting of a succession of romantic sites, descending from a mountainous range on the right, over wooded banks on different elevations, to a broken road flooded with water, which is discharged at a cascade in the front ground; upon this road, Peasants are driving a loaded Mule and Cattle; a Bay and a Sea-port form the distance; the scene is warmed by an evening sun, which, intercepted by the trees, enlivens different portions of it with rich effect; the touch is very spirited. It formerly belonged to the Comte Morel de Vendé (Both)|A beautiful warm Landscape, consisting of a succession of romantic sites, descending from a mountainous range on the right, over wooded banks on different elevations, to a broken road flooded with water, which is discharged at a cascade in the front ground; upon this road, Peasants are driving a loaded Mule and Cattle; a Bay and a Sea-port form the distance; the scene is warmed by an evening sun, which, intercepted by the trees, enlivens different portions of it with rich effect; the touch is very spirited. It formerly belonged to the Comte Morel de Vendé]] réalisée par Both, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Bonnemaison au prix de 262.10 £. [22]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A conversation of two Figures; a Lady in a dress of blue satin, over which is thrown a short robe of red velvet, edged with fur, and with an open music book in her lap, is listening to the invitation of an elderly Man behind her, who is reaching forward a glass of wine; her right elbow rests upon a table, on which is a glass bottle containing a bouquet; before it, a favourite spaniel is sleeping on a stool covered with green velvet; the garden of a palace is partially seen in the distance. It is an exquisite specimen of the soft and elaborate execution of the elder Mieris, whose works are among the very rarest of the Dutch school (F. Van Mieris, 1671)|A conversation of two Figures; a Lady in a dress of blue satin, over which is thrown a short robe of red velvet, edged with fur, and with an open music book in her lap, is listening to the invitation of an elderly Man behind her, who is reaching forward a glass of wine; her right elbow rests upon a table, on which is a glass bottle containing a bouquet; before it, a favourite spaniel is sleeping on a stool covered with green velvet; the garden of a palace is partially seen in the distance. It is an exquisite specimen of the soft and elaborate execution of the elder Mieris, whose works are among the very rarest of the Dutch school]] réalisée par F. Van Mieris, 1671, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par [[Artis [?]]] au prix de 414.15 £. [23]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A small Woody Landscape, refreshed by patches of water, the nearer of which reflects the figures of a group in conversation on the brink of it, while other figures mark the direction of a road that intersects the landscape; a beautiful bit of nature, in his clear and fine manner (Hobbima)|A small Woody Landscape, refreshed by patches of water, the nearer of which reflects the figures of a group in conversation on the brink of it, while other figures mark the direction of a road that intersects the landscape; a beautiful bit of nature, in his clear and fine manner]] réalisée par Hobbima, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Peel au prix de 207.18 £. [24]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Geographer pursuing his Studies by candlelight, at an opening, which is defined by a column on one side, and the drapery of a curtain on the other; a pair of compasses are in his left hand, which rests upon a globe; in the right he holds a candle, while he leans forward upon a volume that he is consulting; an hour-glass, and a caraff of water, are on either side of it The effect of light is beautifully managed, the finishing exquisite; a well known bijou, from the collection at Hesse Cassel (G. Dow)|A Geographer pursuing his Studies by candlelight, at an opening, which is defined by a column on one side, and the drapery of a curtain on the other; a pair of compasses are in his left hand, which rests upon a globe; in the right he holds a candle, while he leans forward upon a volume that he is consulting; an hour-glass, and a caraff of water, are on either side of it The effect of light is beautifully managed, the finishing exquisite; a well known bijou, from the collection at Hesse Cassel]] réalisée par G. Dow, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Smith au prix de 315.00 £. [25]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Landscape with a winding Road, on the descent of which, from a Wood on the right, is seen a Sportsman with his Dogs, which are drinking at a pool in the front-ground; to the left the Scene opens to a beautiful distance; very highly finished réalisée par Wynants, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr au prix de 120.15 £. [26]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Sick Chamber; an invalid Female in a chair, is explaining her symptoms of indisposition to a Physician, who is feeling her pulse, and with his finger applied to his forehead, he seems to signify that he has happily hit upon the true cause of the complaint, and the means of a cure; a weeping Female relative stands before her A gleam of light falls upon a Turkey carpet with surprising effect, and the finishing of the whole is admirable (Carl de Moor)|The Sick Chamber; an invalid Female in a chair, is explaining her symptoms of indisposition to a Physician, who is feeling her pulse, and with his finger applied to his forehead, he seems to signify that he has happily hit upon the true cause of the complaint, and the means of a cure; a weeping Female relative stands before her A gleam of light falls upon a Turkey carpet with surprising effect, and the finishing of the whole is admirable]] réalisée par Carl de Moor, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Rutley au prix de 105.0 £. [27]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view in the interior of the City of Cologne; the lights, remarkably clear, are relieved by a thin and tender breadth of shadow, which give a delightful transparency to the Picture; the buildings exhibit the usual minuteness of V. der Heyden's pencil, and the sky is beautifully treated. The figures are by A. V. de Velde, in his most elegant manner. It was formerly in the Cabinet of Madame de Monté (V. der Heyde)|A view in the interior of the City of Cologne; the lights, remarkably clear, are relieved by a thin and tender breadth of shadow, which give a delightful transparency to the Picture; the buildings exhibit the usual minuteness of V. der Heyden's pencil, and the sky is beautifully treated. The figures are by A. V. de Velde, in his most elegant manner. It was formerly in the Cabinet of Madame de Monté]] réalisée par V. der Heyde, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Nieuwenhuys au prix de 435.15 £. [28]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A picturesque bit of Wild Nature; a road ascending to the skirts of a sandy Forest, on the top of which some figures are seen; stunted wood and shrubs cover the declivity, at the foot of which is a pool of water; a clear sky above is in unison with the colouring of the road, and diffuses a lively tone over the Picture. It was formerly in the very choice cabainet of Monsieur Victor (Ruysdael)|A picturesque bit of Wild Nature; a road ascending to the skirts of a sandy Forest, on the top of which some figures are seen; stunted wood and shrubs cover the declivity, at the foot of which is a pool of water; a clear sky above is in unison with the colouring of the road, and diffuses a lively tone over the Picture. It was formerly in the very choice cabainet of Monsieur Victor]] réalisée par Ruysdael, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Hamilton au prix de 199.10 £. [29]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Interior, with a party of eight Figures making merry; the most conspicious in the group is a Boor in a blue vest, resting one leg upon the bench on which he is seated, and raising a glass of liquor in his left hand, as he is animated by the notes of a Village Fiddler behind him, to whom a Child leaning upon a chair is listening with fixed attention; a Female with a pewter jug, and others round the table, are no less animated, and display the happiest touches of this Master's pencil; the colouring is rich and brilliant, and the finishing admirable (AD. Ostade, 1656)|Interior, with a party of eight Figures making merry; the most conspicious in the group is a Boor in a blue vest, resting one leg upon the bench on which he is seated, and raising a glass of liquor in his left hand, as he is animated by the notes of a Village Fiddler behind him, to whom a Child leaning upon a chair is listening with fixed attention; a Female with a pewter jug, and others round the table, are no less animated, and display the happiest touches of this Master's pencil; the colouring is rich and brilliant, and the finishing admirable]] réalisée par AD. Ostade, 1656, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Nieuwenhuys au prix de 572.5 £. [30]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Peasants with Cows, a Goat and Sheep reposing on a knoll, within a rocky and woody ravine, with some water, beyond which is an outlet to a mountainous distance; the figures are beautiful studies from nature, and finished with great delicacy (A. V. de Velde)|Peasants with Cows, a Goat and Sheep reposing on a knoll, within a rocky and woody ravine, with some water, beyond which is an outlet to a mountainous distance; the figures are beautiful studies from nature, and finished with great delicacy]] réalisée par A. V. de Velde, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par [[Davidson [or] Davison]] au prix de 106.1 £. [31]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A view of a Chateau upon an insulated elevation, but surrounded with mountain scenery, on a bank of the Rhine, which is enlivened by boats and figures, minutely pencilled; it is warmly coloured, and very highly finished réalisée par Greffier, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Hume au prix de 40.19 £. [32]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Interior; a Female sitting, overpowered with sleep and heat of a sultry Summer evening; her head is supported by her left arm, which rests upon a table, on which is a Vase of Pionies; a warm effect of sunshine gives a beautiful glow to the countenance and the draperies, which are agreeably varied; the whole is in the most mellow tone, and delicately finished (C. Bega)|An Interior; a Female sitting, overpowered with sleep and heat of a sultry Summer evening; her head is supported by her left arm, which rests upon a table, on which is a Vase of Pionies; a warm effect of sunshine gives a beautiful glow to the countenance and the draperies, which are agreeably varied; the whole is in the most mellow tone, and delicately finished]] réalisée par C. Bega, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Silvestre au prix de 29.18 £. [33]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A small Landscape, with ruins and figures, very highly finished engraved in the Cabinet de Poullain réalisée par V. der Heyde, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Emmerson Esq au prix de 26.5 £. [34]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A ditto small upright Landscape, with three Sheep and a Peasant, the latter with his back turned to the Spectator, asleep beneath a tree, which terminates a wattle fence, in a clear and brilliant Landscape; the companion réalisée par A. V. de Velde, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Emmerson Esq au prix de 42.0 £. [35]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A small upright Landscape, with three Sheep, one of which is reposing in the sun, and another browsing on the plants entwined round the stem of a blighted pollard; a beautiful little gem réalisée par A. V. de Velde, vendue par Josh Barchard Esqr, achetée par Emmerson Esq au prix de 34.13 £. [36]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Leda and the Swan standing beneath a Tree, in a romantic Landscape; a rare and valuable specimen of this great Master N.B. This Picture will be put up to Sale at the conclusion of the Sale of Mr. Wlash Porter's Pictures réalisée par L. da Vinci, vendue par Solly. [37]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cupid bound; a winged Genius kneeling before him, is emptying his quiver, and burning his arrows; a rich Landscape forms the back ground This beautiful personification of Virtù, in the original sense of the term, is drawn with perfect elegance, and coloured with Guido's usual sweetness and delicacy (Guido)|Cupid bound; a winged Genius kneeling before him, is emptying his quiver, and burning his arrows; a rich Landscape forms the back ground This beautiful personification of Virtù, in the original sense of the term, is drawn with perfect elegance, and coloured with Guido's usual sweetness and delicacy]] réalisée par Guido, vendue par Hon Capel au prix de 45 gs. [38]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Waterfall, with a view of a distant Village, with beautiful scenery, where the glossy surface of the stream is contrasted with the dashing Cascade, and the broken rocky fore-ground below; capital réalisée par Ruysdael, vendue par Reinagle, achetée par [[Davidson [or] Davison]] au prix de 60.18 £. [39]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Landscape; view on a River, with a Bridge and ruined Tower, and a Peasant driving Cattle across a Ford; a clear and spirited Picture réalisée par Berghem, vendue par Rutley, achetée par [[Davidson [or] Davison]] au prix de 52.10 £. [40]

1826.05.06/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Interior of a village Surgeon's Shop; the Surgeon kneeling in the centre of the Picture, is raising a plaster from the foot of an elderly Man, his patient, while his assistant is warming another over a chafing dish; an elderly Woman in the centre is looking on, and a Boor with a jug in his hand, is going out of a door at the farther part of the chamber. The Picture is richly and harmoniously coloured (Teniers)|Interior of a village Surgeon's Shop; the Surgeon kneeling in the centre of the Picture, is raising a plaster from the foot of an elderly Man, his patient, while his assistant is warming another over a chafing dish; an elderly Woman in the centre is looking on, and a Boor with a jug in his hand, is going out of a door at the farther part of the chamber. The Picture is richly and harmoniously coloured]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par Baillie. [41]