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  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Frances Stuart, Countess of Portland, when about twenty-six years of age, seen in a three-quarter view; dressed in a dark silk, and a light brown mantle on the shoulders, with the bodice richly decked with pearls; the right hand is placed in front, and the left holds a bunch of red roses -- Smith's Catalogue, No.135. (Van Dyck)|Portrait of Frances Stuart, Countess of Portland, when about twenty-six years of age, seen in a three-quarter view; dressed in a dark silk, and a light brown mantle on the shoulders, with the bodice richly decked with pearls; the right hand is placed in front, and the left holds a bunch of red roses -- Smith's Catalogue, No.135.]] réalisée par Van Dyck, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par Clouston au prix de 65.2 £. [29]
  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of Henrietta Maria, representing her seated, resting the right arm on a table and the left hand (holding a bunch of roses) placed on her lap. Her face is seen in a three-quarter view, and her dark hair falls in clustering ringlets on her shoulder. The dress is composed of a blue silk robe, with full fleeves, a gold chain, to which is appended a large pearl, adorns the neck. This portrait corresponds with one mentioned by Walpole, and alluded to in a letter written by Charles I. to Colonel Whalley, at the time he secretly withdrew himself from Whitehall, in which he says, "There are three paintings, which are not ruins, that I desire you to restore -- my wife's picture, in blue satin, sitting in a chair, you must send to Mrs. Kirk." This lady was then one of the Queen's dressors.-- Smith's Catalogue, No.130. (Van Dyck)|Portrait of Henrietta Maria, representing her seated, resting the right arm on a table and the left hand (holding a bunch of roses) placed on her lap. Her face is seen in a three-quarter view, and her dark hair falls in clustering ringlets on her shoulder. The dress is composed of a blue silk robe, with full fleeves, a gold chain, to which is appended a large pearl, adorns the neck. This portrait corresponds with one mentioned by Walpole, and alluded to in a letter written by Charles I. to Colonel Whalley, at the time he secretly withdrew himself from Whitehall, in which he says, "There are three paintings, which are not ruins, that I desire you to restore -- my wife's picture, in blue satin, sitting in a chair, you must send to Mrs. Kirk." This lady was then one of the Queen's dressors.-- Smith's Catalogue, No.130.]] réalisée par Van Dyck, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par Emmerson au prix de 76.13 £. [38]
  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Le Menage Hollandais; the interior of a cottage, with a peasant family. who appear to have just finished their frugal repast; the father of the family is still seated at a table, upon which he leans, and is looking affectionately towards the mother. who is amusing a child with a pepper-box; this scene attracts the attention of a young man, standing near them with a pipe in his hand. In the opposite side of the room are a girl playing with a dog, and a boy leaning on the sill of a large window, looking at her; an old cradle, a flax winder, and a great variety of household objects are distributed throughout the room. Signed and dated 1661. Collections of MM. Wassenaar, Praslin, Duruey, and Montaleau. It is impossible to speak too highly of this gem; in luminous effect, and brilliancy of colour and finish, it has never been surpassed. Engraved by Le Bas when in the Praslin Gallery, under the title of "Le Menage Hollandais." Mr. Tresham has introduced a print from it (engraved by Bond) in his British Gallery, and Mr. Forster has one (engraved by J. Fittler) in his Collection of Engravings.-- Smith's Catalogue, No.104. (Adrian van Ostade)|Le Menage Hollandais; the interior of a cottage, with a peasant family. who appear to have just finished their frugal repast; the father of the family is still seated at a table, upon which he leans, and is looking affectionately towards the mother. who is amusing a child with a pepper-box; this scene attracts the attention of a young man, standing near them with a pipe in his hand. In the opposite side of the room are a girl playing with a dog, and a boy leaning on the sill of a large window, looking at her; an old cradle, a flax winder, and a great variety of household objects are distributed throughout the room. Signed and dated 1661. Collections of MM. Wassenaar, Praslin, Duruey, and Montaleau. It is impossible to speak too highly of this gem; in luminous effect, and brilliancy of colour and finish, it has never been surpassed. Engraved by Le Bas when in the Praslin Gallery, under the title of "Le Menage Hollandais." Mr. Tresham has introduced a print from it (engraved by Bond) in his British Gallery, and Mr. Forster has one (engraved by J. Fittler) in his Collection of Engravings.-- Smith's Catalogue, No.104.]] réalisée par Adrian van Ostade, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par Holford au prix de 1386.0 £. [43]
  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A View near Haerlem, among the Sand hills; a carriage followed by a page is passing along a road towards an inn shadowed by a rich group of trees, under which two cows and some sheep are reposing by the roadside; beyond is a sandy bankupon which a sultry sun is pouring its rays -- upright; engraved in the Poullain Gallery, previous to which it was in the collection of M. Randon de Boisset. (P. Potter, 1652)|A View near Haerlem, among the Sand hills; a carriage followed by a page is passing along a road towards an inn shadowed by a rich group of trees, under which two cows and some sheep are reposing by the roadside; beyond is a sandy bankupon which a sultry sun is pouring its rays -- upright; engraved in the Poullain Gallery, previous to which it was in the collection of M. Randon de Boisset.]] réalisée par P. Potter, 1652, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par Higginson au prix de 840.0 £. [45]
  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Tabby Cat. A young woman, standing at a table in a scarlet jacket, blue skirt, and a white apron, standing at a table cleaning fish. A little retired, on the opposite side, is seated an elderly female, with a book lying open on her lap, during the perusal of which sleep has overcome her and her spectacles are nearly from her relaxing fingers; close to the front is a fine tabby cat, creeping with wily caution to a dish, containing three haddocks, various other objects contribute to the picturesque effect of this highly studied and beautiful production;-- Smith's Catalogue, No.105. (Gabriel Metzu)|The Tabby Cat. A young woman, standing at a table in a scarlet jacket, blue skirt, and a white apron, standing at a table cleaning fish. A little retired, on the opposite side, is seated an elderly female, with a book lying open on her lap, during the perusal of which sleep has overcome her and her spectacles are nearly from her relaxing fingers; close to the front is a fine tabby cat, creeping with wily caution to a dish, containing three haddocks, various other objects contribute to the picturesque effect of this highly studied and beautiful production;-- Smith's Catalogue, No.105.]] réalisée par Gabriel Metzu, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par Nieuwenhuys au prix de 273.0 £. [46]
  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait, styled the Duke of Hamilton; he appears to have been about 45 years of age, of a dark complexion, and is represented in a three-quarter view, with long think black hair, a tuft of beard, and mustachios; he is dressed in a white satin vest, with open sleeves, a broad rich lace frill covering the shoulders; a sword belt embroidered with gold crosses the body, and is held by the fingers of the right hand; engraved by Heath -- Smih's Catalogue, No.195. (Van Dyck)|Portrait, styled the Duke of Hamilton; he appears to have been about 45 years of age, of a dark complexion, and is represented in a three-quarter view, with long think black hair, a tuft of beard, and mustachios; he is dressed in a white satin vest, with open sleeves, a broad rich lace frill covering the shoulders; a sword belt embroidered with gold crosses the body, and is held by the fingers of the right hand; engraved by Heath -- Smih's Catalogue, No.195.]] réalisée par Van Dyck, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par D. Cleveland au prix de 252.0 £. [48]
  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Storm and Shipwreck. The awful occurrence is represented as passisng on a rocky and dangerous coast, against which the tempestuous ocean roils with fearful violence; the sky is overcast and surcharged with rain; and the prevailing gloom is only relieved by faint bursts of light, and the white foam of the fretfull bilows. The scene exhibits on the right, some high craggy rocks, aginst which the sun breaks with tremendous violence, threatening destruction to an approaching vessel; a second ship, in imminent danger, is seen in the distance; Collection of M. Proley.-- Smith's Catalogue, No.327 i.e. p.327-238. (William V. De Velde)|A Storm and Shipwreck. The awful occurrence is represented as passisng on a rocky and dangerous coast, against which the tempestuous ocean roils with fearful violence; the sky is overcast and surcharged with rain; and the prevailing gloom is only relieved by faint bursts of light, and the white foam of the fretfull bilows. The scene exhibits on the right, some high craggy rocks, aginst which the sun breaks with tremendous violence, threatening destruction to an approaching vessel; a second ship, in imminent danger, is seen in the distance; Collection of M. Proley.-- Smith's Catalogue, No.327 i.e. p.327-238.]] réalisée par William V. De Velde, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par Higginson au prix de 493.10 £. [49]
  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Bowl Players. The view represents a hilly landscape wit four cottages; close to the front are four peasants playing at bowls, one of whom, on the right, stripped to his shirt, is about to throw the ball; a second, wearing a red cap, stands midway between the player and the mark; and a third in a blue jacket and white hat, sits on a bank watching the game.-- Smith;s Catalogue, No.319 (David Teniers)|The Bowl Players. The view represents a hilly landscape wit four cottages; close to the front are four peasants playing at bowls, one of whom, on the right, stripped to his shirt, is about to throw the ball; a second, wearing a red cap, stands midway between the player and the mark; and a third in a blue jacket and white hat, sits on a bank watching the game.-- Smith;s Catalogue, No.319]] réalisée par David Teniers, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par B. Rothschild au prix de 132.6 £. [50]
  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, exhibiing a wild and sequestered scene, composed of a bold broken hill, occuypying a huge portion of the view; its sides and summit are covered with bushes and lofty trees, and its base encompassed by a stream overrun with bulrushes and other aquatic plants. On a bank, in the left and front of the picture, are two women, one of whom has a can on her head and a basket under her arm; the other, wearing a scarlet skirt, is geting up water in a pail; behind them are three cows, one of which is rubbing its head against a tree; the view on this side is bounded by a thick grove of trees. Engraved by Bolswert. This very admirable production is of the highest quality and excellence; grand and powerful in its effect, and beautiful in the termination of its detail. Imported from Holland by Mr. Emmerson in 1818 -- Smith's Catalogue, No.322. (Rubens)|A Landscape, exhibiing a wild and sequestered scene, composed of a bold broken hill, occuypying a huge portion of the view; its sides and summit are covered with bushes and lofty trees, and its base encompassed by a stream overrun with bulrushes and other aquatic plants. On a bank, in the left and front of the picture, are two women, one of whom has a can on her head and a basket under her arm; the other, wearing a scarlet skirt, is geting up water in a pail; behind them are three cows, one of which is rubbing its head against a tree; the view on this side is bounded by a thick grove of trees. Engraved by Bolswert. This very admirable production is of the highest quality and excellence; grand and powerful in its effect, and beautiful in the termination of its detail. Imported from Holland by Mr. Emmerson in 1818 -- Smith's Catalogue, No.322.]] réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par Nieuwenhuys au prix de 535.10 £. [51]
  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Peasants regaling at a Guinguette. The view exhibits on the right, a large house, of a picturesque appearance, in front of which are assembled a number of villagers, and among them are a couple dancing, to the music of a bagpipe, played by a man mounted on an elevation, near whom are a woman and child, and a jovial fellow, while the hostess stands at the half door looking on; towards the front are a citizen, seated at a table, taking his glass, and a man and woman in chat with the host; on the opposite side is a merry fellow, cathcing hold of a female by the apron, while another appears to be coaxing her to dance, and a third is seated composedly on a log of wood, enjoying his pipe and jug. Several other figures, and various accessories, contribute to complete the composition. 2 ft. 2 1/2 in. by 2 ft. 1/2 in. This is a brilliantly coloured and breautiful example of the master, painted in the style of Teniers, with the addition of that natural humour and variety of character peculiar alone to Jan Steen. Collection of Dijonval. Purchased with many other fine pictures, by Mr. Emmerson, in 1821. Smith's Catalogue, No.43. (Jan Steen)|Peasants regaling at a Guinguette. The view exhibits on the right, a large house, of a picturesque appearance, in front of which are assembled a number of villagers, and among them are a couple dancing, to the music of a bagpipe, played by a man mounted on an elevation, near whom are a woman and child, and a jovial fellow, while the hostess stands at the half door looking on; towards the front are a citizen, seated at a table, taking his glass, and a man and woman in chat with the host; on the opposite side is a merry fellow, cathcing hold of a female by the apron, while another appears to be coaxing her to dance, and a third is seated composedly on a log of wood, enjoying his pipe and jug. Several other figures, and various accessories, contribute to complete the composition. 2 ft. 2 1/2 in. by 2 ft. 1/2 in. This is a brilliantly coloured and breautiful example of the master, painted in the style of Teniers, with the addition of that natural humour and variety of character peculiar alone to Jan Steen. Collection of Dijonval. Purchased with many other fine pictures, by Mr. Emmerson, in 1821. Smith's Catalogue, No.43.]] réalisée par Jan Steen, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par B. Rothschild au prix de 630.0 £. [52]
  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Le Bonnet Vert. The interior of a cabaret, with a group of three figures in front, the nearest of which is an old man seated on the right, in the act of lighting his pipe with a match; a green bonnet hangs on the back of his chair, and a large stone jug stands on the ground by his side. Further, and in the middle, is a young man leaning back in his chair puffing the smoke from his mouth and looking towards a little window at which a man is peeping. The third figure is seen between the two othres sic enjoying his pipe. Part of an old tub serves this group for a table. Four other boors are near the chimney at the end of the room. This is a delightful example of the master. Formerly in the cabinet of M. Van der Lys; engraved in the Tresham Gallery.-- Smith's Catalogue, p.388. (Teniers)|Le Bonnet Vert. The interior of a cabaret, with a group of three figures in front, the nearest of which is an old man seated on the right, in the act of lighting his pipe with a match; a green bonnet hangs on the back of his chair, and a large stone jug stands on the ground by his side. Further, and in the middle, is a young man leaning back in his chair puffing the smoke from his mouth and looking towards a little window at which a man is peeping. The third figure is seen between the two othres sic enjoying his pipe. Part of an old tub serves this group for a table. Four other boors are near the chimney at the end of the room. This is a delightful example of the master. Formerly in the cabinet of M. Van der Lys; engraved in the Tresham Gallery.-- Smith's Catalogue, p.388.]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par B. Rothschild au prix de 693.0 £. [54]
  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Le Coup de Canon, a sea view during a brisk gale. The principal object is a handsome yacht, with her stern to the spectator, sailing on a tack, under main and jib sails, and having a little boat following in her wake. At some distance off are a merchant ship and a man of war, beyond which are seen many other vessels; a clear and admirable production. Collection of the Count de Merle.-- Smith's Catalogue, No.21. (William V. de Velde)|Le Coup de Canon, a sea view during a brisk gale. The principal object is a handsome yacht, with her stern to the spectator, sailing on a tack, under main and jib sails, and having a little boat following in her wake. At some distance off are a merchant ship and a man of war, beyond which are seen many other vessels; a clear and admirable production. Collection of the Count de Merle.-- Smith's Catalogue, No.21.]] réalisée par William V. de Velde, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par B. Rothschild au prix de 1449.0 £. [55]
  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Peasants passing a Ford. This rural scene exhibits a richly wooded country, divided on the right by a high road leading to some cottages embosomed in trees, in the middle distance. A fine clump of elms, and a pendant birch, stand at the extremity of the foreground, near a road, on which is a man standing in conversation with a woman, who is seated on the trunk of a tree. On the opposite side may be remarked a man and a woman wading through a stream. The delightful alternate of sunshine and shade give enchanting variety to the vernal freshness of the vegetation, and enhances the illusion of the picture. Signed and dated 1662. Colletion of Sir Geo. Younge, Bart., and John Dent, Esq.-- Smith's Catalogue, No.118. (M. Hobbema)|Peasants passing a Ford. This rural scene exhibits a richly wooded country, divided on the right by a high road leading to some cottages embosomed in trees, in the middle distance. A fine clump of elms, and a pendant birch, stand at the extremity of the foreground, near a road, on which is a man standing in conversation with a woman, who is seated on the trunk of a tree. On the opposite side may be remarked a man and a woman wading through a stream. The delightful alternate of sunshine and shade give enchanting variety to the vernal freshness of the vegetation, and enhances the illusion of the picture. Signed and dated 1662. Colletion of Sir Geo. Younge, Bart., and John Dent, Esq.-- Smith's Catalogue, No.118.]] réalisée par M. Hobbema, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par Rothschild au prix de 1942.10 £. [56]
  • 1844.05.18/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[AEneas, with his Father and Son, visiting Helenus, at Delos. This interview between these distinguished individuals of antiquity is represented as passing on a terrace in front of the portal of a noble palace, on the left of the picture; three of them stand in a group, and Helenus, having his back to the spectator, points to some distant object; from hence the view, in a direct line encounters a magnificent temple, dedicated to Apollo; adjacent to this building is a fort, with towers, situate on the bank of a seaport, the entrance to which is marked by a beacon, and commanded by a round tower; several vessels are in the harbour; on this side and front is a bridge, composed of a single arch, over which a woman, with a basket on her head, and leading a child by the hand, is passing; this admirable picture was painted for M. de Passy le Gout. From the Collection of the Countess de Verrue, Viscount Montpertius, M. Blondel de Gagny, and Henry Hope, Esq.-- No.179, in the Liber Veritatis.-- Smith's Catalogue, No.179. (Claude)|AEneas, with his Father and Son, visiting Helenus, at Delos. This interview between these distinguished individuals of antiquity is represented as passing on a terrace in front of the portal of a noble palace, on the left of the picture; three of them stand in a group, and Helenus, having his back to the spectator, points to some distant object; from hence the view, in a direct line encounters a magnificent temple, dedicated to Apollo; adjacent to this building is a fort, with towers, situate on the bank of a seaport, the entrance to which is marked by a beacon, and commanded by a round tower; several vessels are in the harbour; on this side and front is a bridge, composed of a single arch, over which a woman, with a basket on her head, and leading a child by the hand, is passing; this admirable picture was painted for M. de Passy le Gout. From the Collection of the Countess de Verrue, Viscount Montpertius, M. Blondel de Gagny, and Henry Hope, Esq.-- No.179, in the Liber Veritatis.-- Smith's Catalogue, No.179.]] réalisée par Claude, vendue par Jeremiah Harman, Esq., achetée par Nieuwenhuys au prix de 1837.10 £. [58]