Ventes d'œuvres le 1832.05.18

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Saint in Adoration réalisée par Spagnoletto, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Capt Ramsden au prix de 7.7 £. [1]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A youthful Warrior -- from Sir Thos Lawrence Collection réalisée par Netscher, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Norman au prix de 3.5 £. [2]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Tobias Anointing the Eyes of his Father -- The artist has introduced the portraits of himself, his father, mother, wife and children. The apartment is lighted from a window, near to which is seated the aged father surrounded by his family, while Tobias is anxiously operating on the eyes of his parent; a variety of objects are scattered about the room. The whole is highly finished, and painted about the period when he quitted the school of Rembrandt. From the Collection of Wm. Smith, Esq. (G. Dow)|Tobias Anointing the Eyes of his Father -- The artist has introduced the portraits of himself, his father, mother, wife and children. The apartment is lighted from a window, near to which is seated the aged father surrounded by his family, while Tobias is anxiously operating on the eyes of his parent; a variety of objects are scattered about the room. The whole is highly finished, and painted about the period when he quitted the school of Rembrandt. From the Collection of Wm. Smith, Esq.]] réalisée par G. Dow, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Emmerson au prix de 231.0 £. [3]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape and Cattle -- The subject is an Italian landscape, with the effect of a warm glowing sun; herdsmen mounted on horses are driving cattle; a femaleprecedes the group, who are about to descend a hill and traverse the brook which runs at the foot. This is an admirable picture (Berchem)|A Landscape and Cattle -- The subject is an Italian landscape, with the effect of a warm glowing sun; herdsmen mounted on horses are driving cattle; a femaleprecedes the group, who are about to descend a hill and traverse the brook which runs at the foot. This is an admirable picture]] réalisée par Berchem, vendue par G Morant, achetée par G Byng au prix de 183.15 £. [4]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape -- A charming small Landscape, on the right a sand bank, with a small clump of trees, under which, on a road leading to a farm house, a shepherd is driving his flock. This is a beautiful specimen of the artist, whose freedom of touch, and thorough knowledge of the picturesque in form and colour, are here happily displayed (Wynants)|A Landscape -- A charming small Landscape, on the right a sand bank, with a small clump of trees, under which, on a road leading to a farm house, a shepherd is driving his flock. This is a beautiful specimen of the artist, whose freedom of touch, and thorough knowledge of the picturesque in form and colour, are here happily displayed]] réalisée par Wynants, vendue par G Morant au prix de 88.4 £. [5]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Landscape and Figures -- An autumnal evening scene, with the effect of the setting sun over the Landscape. in the foreground is a river, along the side of which is a winding road, which ranges under and round the distant hills; weary peasants are resting by the road-side, whilst another, mounted on a mule, joyously passes them playing his mandoline. The happy effect displayed in this picture, united with its superior finish, entitle it to rank among the best productions of this admirble artist (Both)|Landscape and Figures -- An autumnal evening scene, with the effect of the setting sun over the Landscape. in the foreground is a river, along the side of which is a winding road, which ranges under and round the distant hills; weary peasants are resting by the road-side, whilst another, mounted on a mule, joyously passes them playing his mandoline. The happy effect displayed in this picture, united with its superior finish, entitle it to rank among the best productions of this admirble artist]] réalisée par Both, vendue par G Morant au prix de 241.10 £. [6]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Exterior known as "Le Diamant" -- A brilliant landscape, with a cabaret on the left; at the door, boors seated round a tub smoking and carousing; the hostess is approaching with a fresh course of eatables; a rivulet runs through the landscape; on the opposite side sheep are seen depasturing, attended by the shepherd. The whole is of the most exquisite finish; the transparency and purity of this Bijou is rarly to be met with among the works of this artist (Teniers)|An Exterior known as "Le Diamant" -- A brilliant landscape, with a cabaret on the left; at the door, boors seated round a tub smoking and carousing; the hostess is approaching with a fresh course of eatables; a rivulet runs through the landscape; on the opposite side sheep are seen depasturing, attended by the shepherd. The whole is of the most exquisite finish; the transparency and purity of this Bijou is rarly to be met with among the works of this artist]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par G Morant au prix de 152.5 £. [7]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Scene in Holland -- This is a delightful landscape, representing a cottage, with trees and shrubs, and a small rivulet running near the centre, and a winding road with travellers; a windmill is introduced in the distance. The artist has here produced a most effective and beautiful specimen of his pencil (Ruysdael)|A Scene in Holland -- This is a delightful landscape, representing a cottage, with trees and shrubs, and a small rivulet running near the centre, and a winding road with travellers; a windmill is introduced in the distance. The artist has here produced a most effective and beautiful specimen of his pencil]] réalisée par Ruysdael, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Fitzgibbon au prix de 96.12 £. [8]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Virgin and Child -- The Infant Saviour is standing on a table, supported by the Virgin. The subject is delicately treated, and there is a peculiar charm of colouring and chiaro scuro about it. From Mr. Udney's Collection réalisée par Guercino, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Ld Northwick au prix de 23.2 £. [9]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Boy blowing bubbles -- A youth is standing at an arched window, intent upon his raising soap bubbles from an oyster shell; his mother, who is standing immediately behind and nursing a favorite Italian greyhound, looks with maternal interest upon the efforts of the child; the upper part of the window has the grape vine gracefully entwined around it, and a cage with a bird hangs on the right side. it is an elegant composition, and of exquisite finish and delicacy (Mieris)|A Boy blowing bubbles -- A youth is standing at an arched window, intent upon his raising soap bubbles from an oyster shell; his mother, who is standing immediately behind and nursing a favorite Italian greyhound, looks with maternal interest upon the efforts of the child; the upper part of the window has the grape vine gracefully entwined around it, and a cage with a bird hangs on the right side. it is an elegant composition, and of exquisite finish and delicacy]] réalisée par Mieris, vendue par G Morant au prix de 94.10 £. [10]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Toper -- The toper is seated on a chair, hugging a large pitcher; a boor looking on and waiting his turn to embrace the common object of adoration, seems jealous of the ardour of his companion. This is sparkling gem. Form Mr. Panie's Collection (Teniers)|A Toper -- The toper is seated on a chair, hugging a large pitcher; a boor looking on and waiting his turn to embrace the common object of adoration, seems jealous of the ardour of his companion. This is sparkling gem. Form Mr. Panie's Collection]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par G Morant au prix de 31.10 £. [11]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Halt of Cavalry -- A trumpeter mounted on a white charger is halting at a tent and conversing with troopers and a female, while others are descending into the plain to join the camp. A well arranged and highly finished picture, which formerly adorned the Escurial, as verified by the arms of Spain being stamped on the back (Wouvermans)|Halt of Cavalry -- A trumpeter mounted on a white charger is halting at a tent and conversing with troopers and a female, while others are descending into the plain to join the camp. A well arranged and highly finished picture, which formerly adorned the Escurial, as verified by the arms of Spain being stamped on the back]] réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par G Morant au prix de 136.10 £. [12]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Bruxelles Old Park and Castle -- The subject is happily treated, and the finish of this effort gives it rank among the most cherished works of the artist. Late military events upon this scite, give additional interest to this view of the Old Park (Vanderheyden)|Bruxelles Old Park and Castle -- The subject is happily treated, and the finish of this effort gives it rank among the most cherished works of the artist. Late military events upon this scite, give additional interest to this view of the Old Park]] réalisée par Vanderheyden, vendue par G Morant au prix de 68.5 £. [13]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Artist's Daughter -- The artist has introduced the portrait of his child as a peasant girl; in the execution of which he has faithfully depicted nature. A charming specimen réalisée par Greuze, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Marshall au prix de 38.17 £. [14]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Hezekiah displaying his Treasures -- the interior of an apartment in which Hezekiah is displaying his treasures. it is painted with a fine gusto in the most exquisite and laborious manner réalisée par Rembrandt, vendue par G Morant au prix de 58.16 £. [15]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Landscape with a Bridge -- A chateau is placed on the banks of a river, by the side of which figures are passing; and on the opposite bank a clump of trees and buildings; -- exhibits the free and charactereistic pencil of this esteemed master réalisée par Ruysdael, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Muskett au prix de 25.4 £. [16]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Romantic Landscape -- In the fore-ground two figures are reposing; buildings with a running stream in the middle-ground, and mountainous scenery in the distance, have furnished the materials ot this admirable performance réalisée par N. Poussin, vendue par G Morant au prix de 68.5 £. [17]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Sea Piece -- A brisk gale off the Dutch coast, with a pilot boat under reefed sails; the effects of a sudden storm are apparent upon other vessels which are in the offing réalisée par William Vandevelde, vendue par G Morant au prix de 70.7 £. [18]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Musical Party -- This incomparable specimen exhibits the perfection of that school of design to which it belongs. A female seated is playing the violincello, accompanied on the guitar by a cavalier who stands at the further end of the table which intervenes, two other figures complete the group. A softened evening light breaks into the apartment from an opening which affords a view of the adjacent country. It is impossible to say too much of the rich and harmonious tone of colouring and effect, wich distinguish this delicious morceau. The expression of the countenace is inimitable, and the hands of the performers display the perfection of drawing. The hand of the guitar player seems to spring from the chords he has just touched. From the Collection of Mr. West, the late President of the Royal Academy (Metzu)|A Musical Party -- This incomparable specimen exhibits the perfection of that school of design to which it belongs. A female seated is playing the violincello, accompanied on the guitar by a cavalier who stands at the further end of the table which intervenes, two other figures complete the group. A softened evening light breaks into the apartment from an opening which affords a view of the adjacent country. It is impossible to say too much of the rich and harmonious tone of colouring and effect, wich distinguish this delicious morceau. The expression of the countenace is inimitable, and the hands of the performers display the perfection of drawing. The hand of the guitar player seems to spring from the chords he has just touched. From the Collection of Mr. West, the late President of the Royal Academy]] réalisée par Metzu, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Perkins au prix de 89.5 £. [19]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Interior -- The interior of a cabaret, in which a man and woman are regaling; the woman is lighting her pipe, apparently to the great amusement of her companion. A bright and silvery toned picture, full of the rude character of the scene selected for the subject. From Lord Ranelagh's Collection (Teniers)|An Interior -- The interior of a cabaret, in which a man and woman are regaling; the woman is lighting her pipe, apparently to the great amusement of her companion. A bright and silvery toned picture, full of the rude character of the scene selected for the subject. From Lord Ranelagh's Collection]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Mr Burland au prix de 79.16 £. [20]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Interior -- A Female at a table is cutting bread for a youth; at an arched door which opens to the street are two men in conversation, and various accessorial objects dispersed about the room add increased effect to the picture, and are, with the figures, beautifully painted. From the Calonne Collection (Jan Steen)|An Interior -- A Female at a table is cutting bread for a youth; at an arched door which opens to the street are two men in conversation, and various accessorial objects dispersed about the room add increased effect to the picture, and are, with the figures, beautifully painted. From the Calonne Collection]] réalisée par Jan Steen, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Fitzgibbon au prix de 53.11 £. [21]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Holy Family -- The Virgin is seated, with the Infant Saviour in her arms; on her right are St. John and an Angel in the attitude of prayer, and on her left St. Jerome; the background partakes of the style of the celebrated picture "La Vierge aux Rochers," by L. da Vinci, whose colouring Luini seems to have borrowed in this effort (Luini)|Holy Family -- The Virgin is seated, with the Infant Saviour in her arms; on her right are St. John and an Angel in the attitude of prayer, and on her left St. Jerome; the background partakes of the style of the celebrated picture "La Vierge aux Rochers," by L. da Vinci, whose colouring Luini seems to have borrowed in this effort]] réalisée par Luini, vendue par G Morant au prix de 71.8 £. [22]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Interior of a School -- A Dutch school forms the subject of this chamring picture, wherein the scholars, variously habited in the costume of the country, are devoted to their studies. The master, in an arm chir, is attending to a boy reading, while others are waiting their turn of examination, and others are seated reading. The apartment is a true representation of a Dutch Cottage, lighted by windows on the left, and producing an illusive effect of chiaro scuro. The subject here selected affords the fullest range for the powers of composition and colouring of this delightful master. A fine specimen of his powers cannot be referred to (A. Ostade)|Interior of a School -- A Dutch school forms the subject of this chamring picture, wherein the scholars, variously habited in the costume of the country, are devoted to their studies. The master, in an arm chir, is attending to a boy reading, while others are waiting their turn of examination, and others are seated reading. The apartment is a true representation of a Dutch Cottage, lighted by windows on the left, and producing an illusive effect of chiaro scuro. The subject here selected affords the fullest range for the powers of composition and colouring of this delightful master. A fine specimen of his powers cannot be referred to]] réalisée par A. Ostade, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Smith au prix de 158.11 £. [23]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Reposo -- The subject is treated by Albano with novelty and peculiar felicity. The figures are most gracefully drawn and pleasingly grouped. The Virgin is in the act of suckling the Infant Saviour, while with her right hand she is holding a small font to a stream of water issuing from a bank; and seated in the rear is St Joseph engaged reading. A charming landscape forms the back-ground of this inestimable little gem, in which the artist has combined every perfection of his powers with extraordinry success (Albano)|The Reposo -- The subject is treated by Albano with novelty and peculiar felicity. The figures are most gracefully drawn and pleasingly grouped. The Virgin is in the act of suckling the Infant Saviour, while with her right hand she is holding a small font to a stream of water issuing from a bank; and seated in the rear is St Joseph engaged reading. A charming landscape forms the back-ground of this inestimable little gem, in which the artist has combined every perfection of his powers with extraordinry success]] réalisée par Albano, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Sir F Shuckburgh au prix de 14.14 £. [24]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Holy Family -- On the ground the Virgin is seated, with the Infant Saviour standing by her side, and leaning forward to caress St. John, who is supported by St. Elizabeth; a hilly landscape forms the back-ground. This is a replica of Raphael's famous picture that adorns the Louvre, in which this artist greatly excelled his other compositions. (Giulio Romano)|Holy Family -- On the ground the Virgin is seated, with the Infant Saviour standing by her side, and leaning forward to caress St. John, who is supported by St. Elizabeth; a hilly landscape forms the back-ground. This is a replica of Raphael's famous picture that adorns the Louvre, in which this artist greatly excelled his other compositions.]] réalisée par Giulio Romano, vendue par G Morant au prix de 78.15 £. [25]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Head of the Virgin -- the Virgin is in the attitude of deep devotion, with her hands crossed: the expression is full of humitlity. That delicacy of penciling and tenderness of colur which so eminently characterize the works of this unrivalled artist, are displayed in this production (Correggio)|Head of the Virgin -- the Virgin is in the attitude of deep devotion, with her hands crossed: the expression is full of humitlity. That delicacy of penciling and tenderness of colur which so eminently characterize the works of this unrivalled artist, are displayed in this production]] réalisée par Correggio, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Dr Norman au prix de 19.19 £. [26]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscpae and Figures -- A thickly wooded landscape, with a winding road; travellers and peasants are progressing on their journey, and others are about to ford a brook which runs at the foot of the hill. The united pencils of these artist have conduced to perfect this happy composition (Moucheron)|A Landscpae and Figures -- A thickly wooded landscape, with a winding road; travellers and peasants are progressing on their journey, and others are about to ford a brook which runs at the foot of the hill. The united pencils of these artist have conduced to perfect this happy composition]] réalisée par Moucheron, vendue par G Morant au prix de 32.11 £. [27]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Embarkation of Troops -- A group of figures in the fore-ground are receiving directions from a mounted trooper; in the distance are troops proceeding to embark on board the vessels stationed for their reception. The interest of the scene is heightened by other vessels in the offing, and a variety of accessories which assist the action (Weenix)|The Embarkation of Troops -- A group of figures in the fore-ground are receiving directions from a mounted trooper; in the distance are troops proceeding to embark on board the vessels stationed for their reception. The interest of the scene is heightened by other vessels in the offing, and a variety of accessories which assist the action]] réalisée par Weenix, vendue par G Morant au prix de 50.8 £. [28]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape -- This is one of those landscapes of exquisite taste and for which this rare artist has obtained such great celebrity. The moment chosen to display the charms of a romantic landscape, is just after a storm of rain and wind, when the sun's rays have broken forth and illumined portions of the scene with unusual brilliance. The trees are still in agitation, and reflect the sparkling light of the sun from their glistening boughs. In the fore-ground is an eminence enriched with figures and cattle, and some architectural remains; in the distance, a ridge of rocky mountains; and in the intervening space, lying far below the eye of the spectator, is a fertile and picturesque valley; a stream of yellow light runs through the centre of this valley, giving life and gaiety to every object upon which it falls, in pleasing contrast with the gloom which still hangs over other portions of the landscape. The light and characteristic pencilling of his charming production, its rich and varied composition, and the singular tone and harmony of the colouring, cannot be conveyed to the mind by description. It is one of the most highly finished and choice works of a master who has no imitators (Pynaker)|A Landscape -- This is one of those landscapes of exquisite taste and for which this rare artist has obtained such great celebrity. The moment chosen to display the charms of a romantic landscape, is just after a storm of rain and wind, when the sun's rays have broken forth and illumined portions of the scene with unusual brilliance. The trees are still in agitation, and reflect the sparkling light of the sun from their glistening boughs. In the fore-ground is an eminence enriched with figures and cattle, and some architectural remains; in the distance, a ridge of rocky mountains; and in the intervening space, lying far below the eye of the spectator, is a fertile and picturesque valley; a stream of yellow light runs through the centre of this valley, giving life and gaiety to every object upon which it falls, in pleasing contrast with the gloom which still hangs over other portions of the landscape. The light and characteristic pencilling of his charming production, its rich and varied composition, and the singular tone and harmony of the colouring, cannot be conveyed to the mind by description. It is one of the most highly finished and choice works of a master who has no imitators]] réalisée par Pynaker, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Muskett au prix de 129.3 £. [29]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Sea Piece -- A squall at sea, the effects of which are exemplified by a smack suddenly taking in the sails, and other vessels reefing, and scudding before the wind. A lowering sky and a troubled sea, afford materials for an effective display of the talents of a marine artist. And this accomplished master of that branch of the art, has not thrown away his opportunity (Backhuysen)|A Sea Piece -- A squall at sea, the effects of which are exemplified by a smack suddenly taking in the sails, and other vessels reefing, and scudding before the wind. A lowering sky and a troubled sea, afford materials for an effective display of the talents of a marine artist. And this accomplished master of that branch of the art, has not thrown away his opportunity]] réalisée par Backhuysen, vendue par G Morant au prix de 21.0 £. [30]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Reposo -- The Infant Saviour is sleeping on the lap of the Virgin; St Joseph, who is immediately behind, is seated on the ground in a reclining position. The vigorous pencilling and brilliancy of colouring peculiar to this artist, are eminently shewn in this exquisite gem (Vandyck)|The Reposo -- The Infant Saviour is sleeping on the lap of the Virgin; St Joseph, who is immediately behind, is seated on the ground in a reclining position. The vigorous pencilling and brilliancy of colouring peculiar to this artist, are eminently shewn in this exquisite gem]] réalisée par Vandyck, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Moon au prix de 32.11 £. [31]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Student -- A young man seated beneath an open window, through which the light falls strongly upon his face, which is raised in the attitude of meditation upon the contents of the ponderous folio, whose pages are open on the table before him. The countenance is full of thought. The accessories are well introduced, to give an air of reality to the scene; and the general tone and execution of the whole, give a favorable reminiscence of the works of Mieris (William Van Aelst)|The Student -- A young man seated beneath an open window, through which the light falls strongly upon his face, which is raised in the attitude of meditation upon the contents of the ponderous folio, whose pages are open on the table before him. The countenance is full of thought. The accessories are well introduced, to give an air of reality to the scene; and the general tone and execution of the whole, give a favorable reminiscence of the works of Mieris]] réalisée par William Van Aelst, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Burland au prix de 31.10 £. [32]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Interior with Figures -- There are but two figures here; but the handling of the master is palpable -- the tone of colour is very sweet and characteristic réalisée par David Teniers, vendue par G Morant au prix de 29 gs. [33]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[View on the Rhine -- The River is studded with a variety of boats; on the left on an eminence is the castle of Ebreinolien, overlooking a vast tract of highly cultivated country entiched with vineyards and chateaus. This artist was so fond of the water, that he bought the hull of an old ship, and fitted it up as a residence, moving from place to place, as fancy or his desire to study the features of some new aquatic scenery directed. In one of these eccentric excursions, it is more than probable, the present view was taken. The subjects generally painted by him were Italian Ruins, and Views on the Rhine which he executed with great neatness in the colouring; enlivening his landscapes with elegant small figures and cattle, with boats and other vessels, well designed and correctly drawn. He had an uncommon command of pencil, which enabled him to adapt it to the style of several distinguished masters (John Griffier)|View on the Rhine -- The River is studded with a variety of boats; on the left on an eminence is the castle of Ebreinolien, overlooking a vast tract of highly cultivated country entiched with vineyards and chateaus. This artist was so fond of the water, that he bought the hull of an old ship, and fitted it up as a residence, moving from place to place, as fancy or his desire to study the features of some new aquatic scenery directed. In one of these eccentric excursions, it is more than probable, the present view was taken. The subjects generally painted by him were Italian Ruins, and Views on the Rhine which he executed with great neatness in the colouring; enlivening his landscapes with elegant small figures and cattle, with boats and other vessels, well designed and correctly drawn. He had an uncommon command of pencil, which enabled him to adapt it to the style of several distinguished masters]] réalisée par John Griffier, vendue par G Morant, achetée par McKenzie au prix de 11.11 £. [34]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of a Burgomaster -- The interior of an apartment , with a whole-length portrait of a Burgomaster in a black costume and cloak; a table covered by a carpet, with a globe and other accessories placed on the right; the floor of the room is marble, mathematically arranged. The costume of the Burgomaster is exceedingly picturesque; the face is finely expressive; the colouring harmonious and highly wrought, after the manner of this esteemed artist. The small Portraits of this artist are so exquisitely touched, so transparently coloured, and so full of sentiment, as to command the unbounded admiration of connoisseurs. Purchased by the Proprietor at Antwerp (Gerard Dow)|Portrait of a Burgomaster -- The interior of an apartment , with a whole-length portrait of a Burgomaster in a black costume and cloak; a table covered by a carpet, with a globe and other accessories placed on the right; the floor of the room is marble, mathematically arranged. The costume of the Burgomaster is exceedingly picturesque; the face is finely expressive; the colouring harmonious and highly wrought, after the manner of this esteemed artist. The small Portraits of this artist are so exquisitely touched, so transparently coloured, and so full of sentiment, as to command the unbounded admiration of connoisseurs. Purchased by the Proprietor at Antwerp]] réalisée par Gerard Dow, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Edwards au prix de 26.5 £. [35]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Extacy of St. Augustine -- The Saint is in a supplicating attitude at the entrance of a temple, attended by angels and friars in their orders; at his feet are the insignia of a Cardinal; in the clouds, the Holy Family surrounded by angels. In this cabinet picture are displayed the extraordinary powers of drawing, grouping and colouring, upon which the celebrity of this great master is founded. There is a Raphaelesque dignity of style and character in this composition, worthy of the best days of art. From Lord Cremorne's Collection (Anthony Vandyck)|The Extacy of St. Augustine -- The Saint is in a supplicating attitude at the entrance of a temple, attended by angels and friars in their orders; at his feet are the insignia of a Cardinal; in the clouds, the Holy Family surrounded by angels. In this cabinet picture are displayed the extraordinary powers of drawing, grouping and colouring, upon which the celebrity of this great master is founded. There is a Raphaelesque dignity of style and character in this composition, worthy of the best days of art. From Lord Cremorne's Collection]] réalisée par Anthony Vandyck, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Perkins au prix de 27.6 £. [36]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Adoration of the Virgin -- St. Peter and St. Paul on their knees, are paying homage to the Virgin and Infant Saviour, who are buoyed on clouds above them, and surrounded by a glory of angels; a Landscape forms the back-ground. A splendid and pleasing composition (Filippo Lauri)|The Adoration of the Virgin -- St. Peter and St. Paul on their knees, are paying homage to the Virgin and Infant Saviour, who are buoyed on clouds above them, and surrounded by a glory of angels; a Landscape forms the back-ground. A splendid and pleasing composition]] réalisée par Filippo Lauri, vendue par G Morant au prix de 35.14 £. [37]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Tobit and the Angel -- On the borders of a lake, the youthful Tobit, with the fish, is conducted by an angel; on the opposite bank a richly wooded plantation, reflecting, reflecting its image in the lake; the effect of twilight is admirably depicted. This subject is mentioned by the biographers of Elsheimer, as one of his best efforts. It possesses that pearly tone of colouring so much in repute with connoisseurs, and for which, as well as the felictiy of his conceptions, and elaborate finish, themaster was celebrated. Engraved by Count Goudt (Adam Elsheimer)|Tobit and the Angel -- On the borders of a lake, the youthful Tobit, with the fish, is conducted by an angel; on the opposite bank a richly wooded plantation, reflecting, reflecting its image in the lake; the effect of twilight is admirably depicted. This subject is mentioned by the biographers of Elsheimer, as one of his best efforts. It possesses that pearly tone of colouring so much in repute with connoisseurs, and for which, as well as the felictiy of his conceptions, and elaborate finish, themaster was celebrated. Engraved by Count Goudt]] réalisée par Adam Elsheimer, vendue par G Morant au prix de 7.7 £. [38]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Interior of a Church in Holland -- A gothic interior, minutely detailed in perspective, with ecclesiasticalfigures, by Franks. A little work, in the best style of these admired artists réalisée par Peter Neefs, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Burland au prix de 15.15 £. [39]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[View of Haerlem -- In the foreground is a rugged bank, with a road passing through, and travellers proceeding to Haerlem, which town is in the middle distance; on the right a river glides through a fertile meadow, and a flat country terminates the distance. This is a scene with which the artist was very familiar, having resided at Haerlem a considerable portion of his life. It is painted with the usual truth, freedom, and lightness of his pencil (John Van Goyen)|View of Haerlem -- In the foreground is a rugged bank, with a road passing through, and travellers proceeding to Haerlem, which town is in the middle distance; on the right a river glides through a fertile meadow, and a flat country terminates the distance. This is a scene with which the artist was very familiar, having resided at Haerlem a considerable portion of his life. It is painted with the usual truth, freedom, and lightness of his pencil]] réalisée par John Van Goyen, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Norton au prix de 22.1 £. [40]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Head of St. John-- A proud specimen of the English school, rivalling in breadth of execution, treatment of the light and shade, and bold, natural, and mellow colouring, some of the best productions of the Italian masters. From this rare sample of the powers of our English landscape painter, in the ideal school of art, it would seem, that had he attached himself to this branch of his profession, he would have attained even greater honors, than are now recorded aginst his name (Gainsborough)|Head of St. John-- A proud specimen of the English school, rivalling in breadth of execution, treatment of the light and shade, and bold, natural, and mellow colouring, some of the best productions of the Italian masters. From this rare sample of the powers of our English landscape painter, in the ideal school of art, it would seem, that had he attached himself to this branch of his profession, he would have attained even greater honors, than are now recorded aginst his name]] réalisée par Gainsborough, vendue par G Morant au prix de 22.11 £. [41]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Interior, with a Lady at her Toilette -- This artist was a favorite scholar of the celebrated Paul Potter, whose manner he is supposed to have imitated with great success. The present is a very clever effort of his pencil. The patrons of art would gladly recognize in our modern exhibitions subjects of this order, treated with so much character, so well finished, and coloured with equal truth and transparency (Le Duc)|An Interior, with a Lady at her Toilette -- This artist was a favorite scholar of the celebrated Paul Potter, whose manner he is supposed to have imitated with great success. The present is a very clever effort of his pencil. The patrons of art would gladly recognize in our modern exhibitions subjects of this order, treated with so much character, so well finished, and coloured with equal truth and transparency]] réalisée par Le Duc, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Ld Northwick au prix de 21.0 £. [42]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Head of an Angel, miniature size. A pleasing study réalisée par Julio Romano, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Searle au prix de 11.0 £. [43]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Adoration of the Magi -- A miniature composition of one of the most celebrated masters of the German school. The Tintoretto school of design and colouring, to which he attached himself by choice, is visible in most of his compositions of this class of subjects (Rottenhamer)|Adoration of the Magi -- A miniature composition of one of the most celebrated masters of the German school. The Tintoretto school of design and colouring, to which he attached himself by choice, is visible in most of his compositions of this class of subjects]] réalisée par Rottenhamer, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Dr Norman au prix de 6.16 £. [44]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Landscape and Figures -- The fable of Cephalus and Procris is here introduced. Gysels was a pupil of the famous Breughel, and imbibed something of his style; but in the poetic composition of his landscapes, and in the delicacy of his touch and outline, far exceeded his master. This little microscopic performance is painted with all the breadth and freedom of a Rubens, and with an attention to general effect, even in the minutest details, quite wonderful. (Peter Gysells)|Landscape and Figures -- The fable of Cephalus and Procris is here introduced. Gysels was a pupil of the famous Breughel, and imbibed something of his style; but in the poetic composition of his landscapes, and in the delicacy of his touch and outline, far exceeded his master. This little microscopic performance is painted with all the breadth and freedom of a Rubens, and with an attention to general effect, even in the minutest details, quite wonderful.]] réalisée par Peter Gysells, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Sr G Staunton au prix de 15.4 £. [45]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Diana and Acteon -- A sweetly composed cabinet picture, consisting of three figures réalisée par C. Maratti, vendue par G Morant au prix de 15.4 £. [46]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Party going out Hawking -- A group of horsemen and a lady on horseback are pursuing the sport, attended by a falconer and dogs. A curious and pleasing specimen of the diminutive powers of delinieation of a celebrated master réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Mackenzie au prix de 14.14 £. [47]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Europa -- This and the following little production are two charming specimens of the master, who was highly esteeemed in his day, and whose pasticcio talents were greater even than those of David Teniers. The figure of Europa in No. 15, and of Venus in No. 14, just risen from the briny element, and supported by her attendant nymphs, realise all that can be imagined of the loveliness of the female form. The Cupids in No. 14, are touched with a delicate pencil. They possess an aerial buoyancy, which is very happily expressed. The composition and colouring of the pair are poetical and graceful in the extreme (Luca Giordano)|Europa -- This and the following little production are two charming specimens of the master, who was highly esteeemed in his day, and whose pasticcio talents were greater even than those of David Teniers. The figure of Europa in No. 15, and of Venus in No. 14, just risen from the briny element, and supported by her attendant nymphs, realise all that can be imagined of the loveliness of the female form. The Cupids in No. 14, are touched with a delicate pencil. They possess an aerial buoyancy, which is very happily expressed. The composition and colouring of the pair are poetical and graceful in the extreme]] réalisée par Luca Giordano, vendue par G Morant au prix de 7.17 £. [48]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Polyphemus -- This and the following little production are two charming specimens of the master, who was highly esteeemed in his day, and whose pasticcio talents were greater even than those of David Teniers. The figure of Europa in No. 15, and of Venus in No. 14, just risen from the briny element, and supported by her attendant nymphs, realise all that can be imagined of the loveliness of the female form. The Cupids in No. 14, are touched with a delicate pencil. They possess an aerial buoyancy, which is very happily expressed. The composition and colouring of the pair are poetical and graceful in the extreme (Luca Giordano)|Polyphemus -- This and the following little production are two charming specimens of the master, who was highly esteeemed in his day, and whose pasticcio talents were greater even than those of David Teniers. The figure of Europa in No. 15, and of Venus in No. 14, just risen from the briny element, and supported by her attendant nymphs, realise all that can be imagined of the loveliness of the female form. The Cupids in No. 14, are touched with a delicate pencil. They possess an aerial buoyancy, which is very happily expressed. The composition and colouring of the pair are poetical and graceful in the extreme]] réalisée par Luca Giordano, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Maude au prix de 8.8 £. [49]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Landscape with Architectural Monument, near which Cattle are rpeosing, (the companion picture.) From Sir T. Blomfield's Collection réalisée par Arendyck, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Pemberton au prix de 8.8 £. [50]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Landscape with Peasants and Cattle -- A meadow scene, with a cow, sheep and goats, and a group of peasants; on the left is a cattle house. A favourable specimen of this artist's works réalisée par Arendyck, vendue par G Morant, achetée par F Fraser au prix de 8.8 £. [51]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Fete Champetre -- A garden scene, with figures seated ont he grass in convestaions, in the manner of Watteau réalisée par Angelis, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Pemberton au prix de 5.5 £. [52]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Salvator Mundi -- A chef d'oeuvre of this artist, whose works are rare, and frequently regarded as the productions of the great Van Dyck. From the Collection M. Zachary, Esq réalisée par Lang Jan, vendue par G Morant au prix de 24.13 £. [53]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Descent from the Cross -- this subject is a faithful replica of the admired original at Antwerp by Rubens réalisée par Huens, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Sir G Staunton au prix de 11.0 £. [54]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of Bindo Attevito -- Painted with a singularly free and true pencil réalisée par Georgio Altino, vendue par G Morant, achetée par Mesman au prix de 4.0 £. [55]

1832.05.18/ maison de ventes : Phillips (Harry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Infant Academy -- The subject is happily treated, the figures are gracefully drawn and beautifully grouped. it is from this subject Sir Joshua Reynolds designed his celebrated picture known as the Infant Academy. From the Collection of Sir Joshua Reynolds (Amiconi)|The Infant Academy -- The subject is happily treated, the figures are gracefully drawn and beautifully grouped. it is from this subject Sir Joshua Reynolds designed his celebrated picture known as the Infant Academy. From the Collection of Sir Joshua Reynolds]] réalisée par Amiconi, vendue par G Morant, achetée par M George au prix de 12.1 £. [56]