Ventes d'œuvres le 1848.05.12

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Buildings on a River -- a pair. réalisée par Molinaer, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Capron au prix de 15.4 £. [1]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme View of Scheveling. réalisée par Van Goyen, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Waters au prix de 7.7 £. [2]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Head of a Man in a Turban. réalisée par S. Rosa, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par [[Henry [?]]] au prix de 1.15 £. [3]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Pilate washing his Hands, and the High Priest. rending his Clothes -- a pair. réalisée par Braemer, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Waters au prix de 5.5 £. [4]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Man and Woman with Fish. réalisée par A. de Voys, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Ludlow au prix de 5.5 £. [5]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A pair of Military Subjects. réalisée par Callot, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Goldring au prix de 6.6 £. [6]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Buildings on the Bank of a River -- a pair. réalisée par Deckar, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par White au prix de 14.5 £. [7]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Village Feast, with figures dancing. réalisée par Van Lunden, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Higgs au prix de 8.8 £. [8]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A classical Landscape with a waterfall and figures. réalisée par Zuccarelli, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Yates au prix de 8.8 £. [9]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Landscape, with horsemen near a river, and a convent on a height -- the companion. réalisée par Zuccarelli, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Yates au prix de 10.10 £. [10]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme View of a Church and Street in Cologne. réalisée par Berkheyde, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Yates au prix de 6.10 £. [11]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Church of St. Georgio Maggiore at Venice. réalisée par Guardi, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par [[White B[ond] S[treet]]] au prix de 37.16 £. [12]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Dogana -- the companion. réalisée par Guardi, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par [[White B[ond] S[treet]]] au prix de 37.11 £. [13]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Landscape, with a smith shoeing a horse near a shed. réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Woodin au prix de 7.17 £. [14]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A woody Landscape. réalisée par Rombouts, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Cogan au prix de 4.4 £. [15]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Interior, with a dead pig. réalisée par Kalf, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Lalley au prix de 3.5 £. [16]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A small woody Landscape. réalisée par Waterloo, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par [[Evans G Q[?] St]] au prix de 17.17 £. [17]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A storm, with a ship working off a rocky coas, and another at anchor. réalisée par Backhuyzen, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Burrell au prix de 11.0 £. [18]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Interior, with a peasant and a dog. réalisée par Brauwer, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Phillips au prix de 3.3 £. [19]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme An upright Landscape, with figures on a road, lined by an avenue of trees. réalisée par Ruysdael, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Norton au prix de 15.15 £. [20]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Hawking Party, in a landscape. réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par William Wells, Esq.. [21]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Soldiers. réalisée par Valentin, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par White au prix de 7.7 £. [22]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A small Landscape, with a town in the distance and figures on a road. réalisée par Van Goyen, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Holloway au prix de 15.15 £. [23]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Spaniel wityh a dead Partridge, in a garden scene. réalisée par Hondekoeter, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Derby au prix de 36.15 £. [24]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Head of Masaniello. réalisée par Schedone, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Goldsmid au prix de 11.11 £. [25]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Man with a white Horse,halting near a Tree, in a Landscape, with a dog at his side -- upright -- small. réalisée par P. Wouvermans, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Norton au prix de 32.11 £. [26]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Death of St. Joseph, the Saviour seated at the side of the bed. réalisée par C. Maratti, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Sherrell au prix de 9.1 £. [27]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Peasants with a white Horse, Cattle and Sheep, near a fragment of a Roman building, with a stream of water beyond. 21 in. by 23 1/2 in. Upright. réalisée par K. Du Jardin, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Norton au prix de 89.5 £. [28]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Marriage of the Virgin: the High Priest is about to deliver the ring to St. Joseph; the holy Dove hovering over the head of the Virgin réalisée par P. Veronese, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Nieuwenhuys au prix de 33.12 £. [29]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme View of an Italian Town, on the bank of a river, with a bridge, and figures unlading merchandise from boats under a high rocky bank; figures, with cattle in a ferry boat in front. réalisée par Pynacker, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Oneil au prix de 64.1 £. [30]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Henrietta Maria, in a yellow dress trimmed with lace, and a pearl necklace on, the crown on a table beside her -- half-length. réalisée par Van Dyck, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Mown au prix de 74.11 £. [31]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Reposo of the Virgin and Child, to whom the infant St. John is offering the cross of reeds. St. Catharine kneeling by their side, in a richly wooded landscape. réalisée par Titian, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Eastlake au prix de 48.6 £. [32]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Interior of a Cathedral, with figures. réalisée par Steenwyck, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par J Woodin au prix de 13.2 £. [33]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme An open Landscape, waggons and travelling peasants -- brilliant afternoon sun. réalisée par Breughel, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Farrer au prix de 40.19 £. [34]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme View of the Doge's Palace and Quay of St. Mark, looking towards the prisons with gondolas and numerous figures réalisée par Canaletti, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par W W au prix de 178.10 £. [35]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Library of St. Mark; and the Church of Sta. Maria della Salute, with figures on the quay -- the companion. réalisée par Canaletti, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par W W au prix de 173.5 £. [36]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A sandy Road, with a bank and trees; beyond a gentleman on horseback in the distance, a man and woman reclining under the bank, and a peasant followed by a dog in the foreground. réalisée par Wynants 1664, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Farrer au prix de 210.0 £. [37]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A romantic Landscape, with a piece of water surrounded by trees, a flock of sheep on the bank, and two figures reposing on a road in the foreground, with brilliant afternoon sun. réalisée par G. Poussin, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par West au prix de 55.13 £. [38]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Virgin reading, holding the Infant, who is asleep in her arms: St. Joseph is behind observing them, and two females in adoration on the right -- oval. réalisée par L. Carracci, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par O'Neil au prix de 52.10 £. [39]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Vase of Flowers -- upright. réalisée par Van Huysum, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Derby au prix de 55.13 £. [40]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of a Gentleman in a Silk Dress, trimmed with fur, a black cap on his head, holding a glove in his left hand: the brand of Charles I. is on the back of the panel -- upright. réalisée par Holbein, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Evans au prix de 72.9 £. [41]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Head of St. Peter: he is looking up with his hands clasped in an attitude of repentance -- oval. réalisée par Guido, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par W W au prix de 43.1 £. [42]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of a man in a rich dress. réalisée par Rembrandt, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par M Hertford au prix de 183.15 £. [43]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, representing a richly wooded scene, in which the artist has indulged in a most elaborate detail of nature; every object being finished with such exquisite care as to require the aid of a magnifying glass to rightly appreciate of the work. 1 ft. 8 in. by 1 ft. 4 in. C (about). Smith's Catalogue No.34. (Eglon van der Neer)|A Landscape, representing a richly wooded scene, in which the artist has indulged in a most elaborate detail of nature; every object being finished with such exquisite care as to require the aid of a magnifying glass to rightly appreciate of the work. 1 ft. 8 in. by 1 ft. 4 in. C (about). Smith's Catalogue No.34.]] réalisée par Eglon van der Neer, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Goldsmid au prix de 43.1 £. [44]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Virgin in a red Dress, with the Infant seated on a cushion upon a ledge of stone before her, a drapery suspended behind. réalisée par L. Carracci, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Evans au prix de 32.11 £. [45]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Landscape, with three peasants playing bowls near a cottage, at the door or which a party, are seated under a shed, with finely clouded sky. réalisée par Brauwer, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Glendinning au prix de 19.8 £. [46]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Dead Ducks and other Birds lying at the foot of a sculptural pedestal, in a garden scene -- upright. réalisée par Weenix, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par [[Lalley [?]]] au prix de 40.19 £. [47]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A dead Partridge and other Birds -- the companion. réalisée par Weenix, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Derby au prix de 42.0 £. [48]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Clytie seated, in a landscape, holding a sunflower in her hand, and pushing a thorn into the side of Cupid with the other hand -- circle. réalisée par A. Carracci, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par M Hertford au prix de 215.5 £. [49]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Sybil in a white Dress, and blue drapery, with a white turban on her head, ornamented with a jewel -- upright. réalisée par Guido, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Jones Lloyd au prix de 357.0 £. [50]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Reposo of the Holy Family, in the foreground of a romantic landscape -- réalisée par Poelemberg, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Holloway au prix de 31.10 £. [51]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Cavalier and a Lady with an Infant in her Lap, seated on the terrace of a chateau. réalisée par Gonzales, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Evans au prix de 70.7 £. [52]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Landscape, wit fishermen laying a net in a pool of water near a cottage, and a peasant on the bank holding a fish; a peasant keeping sheep, and a village seen in the distance. réalisée par Teniers, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Woodin au prix de 24.3 £. [53]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Dutch Village on the bank of a river, with boats and figures with carts on a road in the foreground -- moonlight. réalisée par Van der Neer, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par W W au prix de 52.10 £. [54]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme An Assemblage of Flowers, consisting chiefly of roses, poppies, ranunculuses, and carnations, tastefully grouped in a bottle, placed on a marble table; an African marigold and a ranunculus have fallen from the cluster: two shells lie on table. réalisée par R. Ruysch, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Fordham au prix de 220.10 £. [55]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Dutch Farm, with a peasant, and a donkey laden with paniers, in one of which is a lamb; two cows and a goat reposing near them; a woman is rolling a cask into the door of the house. réalisée par D. van Berghen, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par W W au prix de 82.19 £. [56]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Companion 00 a rich assemblage of fruit, consisting of five peachesclusters of green and purple grapes, apricots, a Seville orange, Indian corn, raspberries, &c., mingled with a few flowers, and grouped on a marble table, on which is also a chaffinch's nest, containing five eggs, one of which a lizard is devouring. A locust and a variety of other insects are judiciously introduced, 2 ft. 5 in. by 2 ft. Both this and the companion are exquisite productions of the pencil. C. Smith's Catakigye, Nos. 17 and 18. (R. Ruysch)|Companion 00 a rich assemblage of fruit, consisting of five peachesclusters of green and purple grapes, apricots, a Seville orange, Indian corn, raspberries, &c., mingled with a few flowers, and grouped on a marble table, on which is also a chaffinch's nest, containing five eggs, one of which a lizard is devouring. A locust and a variety of other insects are judiciously introduced, 2 ft. 5 in. by 2 ft. Both this and the companion are exquisite productions of the pencil. C. Smith's Catakigye, Nos. 17 and 18.]] réalisée par R. Ruysch, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Darby au prix de 178.10 £. [57]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Portrait of an elderly Female, said to the the Mother of the Artist. This picture is painted the size of nature, and is evidently the work of Dow when in the school of Rembrandt. 26 in. by 21 in. Smith's Catalogue, No.138. réalisée par G. Dow, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Evans au prix de 36.15 £. [58]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A distressed Boy asking alms of a Lady. The lady, elegantly dressed, is standing on the step of a house with a little dog in her arms; she appears to be just returned from karket, accompanied by a maid, who is ringing the bell of the house. The scene represents the street of a Dutch town. An excellent picture, painted with unusual care, and exceedingly effective. Signed and dated 1659. Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1828. 2 ft. 7 in. by 2 ft. P (about). Smith'c Catalogue, No.17. (N. Maes)|A distressed Boy asking alms of a Lady. The lady, elegantly dressed, is standing on the step of a house with a little dog in her arms; she appears to be just returned from karket, accompanied by a maid, who is ringing the bell of the house. The scene represents the street of a Dutch town. An excellent picture, painted with unusual care, and exceedingly effective. Signed and dated 1659. Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1828. 2 ft. 7 in. by 2 ft. P (about). Smith'c Catalogue, No.17.]] réalisée par N. Maes, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Norton au prix de 509.5 £. [59]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Ruins of a Fort: an extensive view over a wide expanse of country interspersed with cottages, representing a youth sitting on the wall of a ruined fortification in the foreground drawing. Large fleecy clouds floating over the hemisphere give variety of light, and shade to the landscape. Formerly in the collection of Mr. Cleve and Sir Geo. Yonge, Bart. 1 ft. 9 in. by 2 ft. C. Smith's Catalogue, No.215. (J. Ruysdael)|The Ruins of a Fort: an extensive view over a wide expanse of country interspersed with cottages, representing a youth sitting on the wall of a ruined fortification in the foreground drawing. Large fleecy clouds floating over the hemisphere give variety of light, and shade to the landscape. Formerly in the collection of Mr. Cleve and Sir Geo. Yonge, Bart. 1 ft. 9 in. by 2 ft. C. Smith's Catalogue, No.215.]] réalisée par J. Ruysdael, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par W W au prix de 89.0 £. [60]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A young Woman with a Basket of Eggs on her Arm, cheapening a rabbit of a man who stands close to her, pointing to a brace which hang at the side; his other hand is placed on a basket of eggs standing on the sill of the window at which the man and woman are seen. A cage, with pigeons in it, a dead hare, and dead pigeons, are also on the sill; a pheasant and a bird cage hang at the side, and numerous accessories add to the piece. 18 in. by 18 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.75. (W. van Mieris)|A young Woman with a Basket of Eggs on her Arm, cheapening a rabbit of a man who stands close to her, pointing to a brace which hang at the side; his other hand is placed on a basket of eggs standing on the sill of the window at which the man and woman are seen. A cage, with pigeons in it, a dead hare, and dead pigeons, are also on the sill; a pheasant and a bird cage hang at the side, and numerous accessories add to the piece. 18 in. by 18 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.75.]] réalisée par W. van Mieris, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Phillips au prix de 273.0 £. [61]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Companion; also represents a window, at which are a woman with a dish of flounders in her hand, and a man with a crimped codfish in one hand; the other rests upon a basket of carrots, which with several dead teal, are on the sill of the window; and numerous other objects belonging to the business are distributed in every part of the shop. 18 in. by 18 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.76. (W. van Mieris)|The Companion; also represents a window, at which are a woman with a dish of flounders in her hand, and a man with a crimped codfish in one hand; the other rests upon a basket of carrots, which with several dead teal, are on the sill of the window; and numerous other objects belonging to the business are distributed in every part of the shop. 18 in. by 18 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.76.]] réalisée par W. van Mieris, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Morant au prix de 210.0 £. [62]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Landscape, with boors talking together. The second plan is occupied by a chateau, with towers, opposed to a rainy sky. From the collection of M. Lempereren sic, 1773, Smith's Catalogue, No.161. réalisée par D. Teniers, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Derby au prix de 42.0 £. [63]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, with a château, upon a hill, at the side of which flows a river. Three men in front conversing together: two are seated, and the third is standing. Engraved in the Poulain Gallery. From the collection of Poulain, 1780. 8 in. by 10 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.243. (D. Teniers)|A Landscape, with a château, upon a hill, at the side of which flows a river. Three men in front conversing together: two are seated, and the third is standing. Engraved in the Poulain Gallery. From the collection of Poulain, 1780. 8 in. by 10 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.243.]] réalisée par D. Teniers, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Morant au prix de 210.0 £. [64]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[View on the Coast. Upon a hill, which occupies the right side of the picture, are twelve figures, one of whom is a gentleman on a grey horse, on whose right are two sailors standing by the side of a woman, who is arranging fish on the ground; beyond her is another woman with a basket on her head; the remaining figures are variously distributed. The opposite side offers a view of the sea, bounded by a rnage of hills; a man on horseback, and many other persons, are seen on the sands. Painted in the artist's first manner. 24 in. by 33 in. C. Smith's Catalogue, No.503. (P. Wouvermans)|View on the Coast. Upon a hill, which occupies the right side of the picture, are twelve figures, one of whom is a gentleman on a grey horse, on whose right are two sailors standing by the side of a woman, who is arranging fish on the ground; beyond her is another woman with a basket on her head; the remaining figures are variously distributed. The opposite side offers a view of the sea, bounded by a rnage of hills; a man on horseback, and many other persons, are seen on the sands. Painted in the artist's first manner. 24 in. by 33 in. C. Smith's Catalogue, No.503.]] réalisée par P. Wouvermans, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par W W au prix de 71.8 £. [65]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Inspiration -- represented by a female, clad in a yellow and white mantle, seated, with a large book upon her knees, and a pen in her hand, she appears to have just ceased writing, and has turned her head to listen to the inspiring dictates of the Holy Spirit, who, under the form of a dove, is suspended on the wing of her ear; while an angel, bending at her side, holds an inkstand. This is an admirably finished study; it was evidently designed for the frontispiece of a book, and intended to be engraved, as the pen is put in the left hand of the female. 17 in. by 14 in. Panel. Smith's Catalogue, No.910. (Rubens)|Inspiration -- represented by a female, clad in a yellow and white mantle, seated, with a large book upon her knees, and a pen in her hand, she appears to have just ceased writing, and has turned her head to listen to the inspiring dictates of the Holy Spirit, who, under the form of a dove, is suspended on the wing of her ear; while an angel, bending at her side, holds an inkstand. This is an admirably finished study; it was evidently designed for the frontispiece of a book, and intended to be engraved, as the pen is put in the left hand of the female. 17 in. by 14 in. Panel. Smith's Catalogue, No.910.]] réalisée par Rubens, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Ld Monteagle au prix de 53.11 £. [66]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Dutch Courtship: the interior of a room with a man and woman sitting at a little table, the former of whom is on the farther side, with a long glass of liquor in his hand, while the other is placed on the hand of a female, to whom he appears to have said something gallant, which has induced her to hold down her head. A cupboard and a large window are in the back of the room. The figures are seen to the knees. Signed and dated 1653. This excellent example of the master is engraved by G. Visscher. 10 in. by 9 in. P. From the collection of M. Martin, 1800. Smith's Catalogue No.112. (A. van Ostade)|Dutch Courtship: the interior of a room with a man and woman sitting at a little table, the former of whom is on the farther side, with a long glass of liquor in his hand, while the other is placed on the hand of a female, to whom he appears to have said something gallant, which has induced her to hold down her head. A cupboard and a large window are in the back of the room. The figures are seen to the knees. Signed and dated 1653. This excellent example of the master is engraved by G. Visscher. 10 in. by 9 in. P. From the collection of M. Martin, 1800. Smith's Catalogue No.112.]] réalisée par A. van Ostade, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Norton au prix de 116.11 £. [67]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A View in a Wood, with a vista through it. The foreground is animated by six cows and three sheep: and on the left is a man seated on a bench between two trees. The scene is also distinguished by the turret of a house rising above the trees on the right. The animals are subordinate in the landscape. 9 in. by 11 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.77. (P. Potter)|A View in a Wood, with a vista through it. The foreground is animated by six cows and three sheep: and on the left is a man seated on a bench between two trees. The scene is also distinguished by the turret of a house rising above the trees on the right. The animals are subordinate in the landscape. 9 in. by 11 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.77.]] réalisée par P. Potter, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Norton au prix de 77.14 £. [68]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A young Lady, styled "The Artist's Wife." She has a full florid countenance, which is seen in a three-quarter view, and her bright auburn air sic is partly concealed by a muslin veil embroidered with gold, which falls on her shoulders behind. She wears a dark coloured dress, relieved by an embroidered neckerchief and a gold chain. This is a carefully finished work of the master. 2 ft. 1 in. by 1 ft. 8 in. Smith's Catalogue, No.576 (Rembrandt)|A young Lady, styled "The Artist's Wife." She has a full florid countenance, which is seen in a three-quarter view, and her bright auburn air sic is partly concealed by a muslin veil embroidered with gold, which falls on her shoulders behind. She wears a dark coloured dress, relieved by an embroidered neckerchief and a gold chain. This is a carefully finished work of the master. 2 ft. 1 in. by 1 ft. 8 in. Smith's Catalogue, No.576]] réalisée par Rembrandt, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par W W au prix de 65.2 £. [69]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Distraining for Rent. réalisée par Sir D. Wilkie, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par W W au prix de 1102.10 £. [70]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Two Horsemen -- one of them on a black horse, the other on a grey, in a road near which a shepherd, seated with a dog by his side, is tending a flock of sheep; a round tower is seen in the distance; the whole composition is illumined by the early morning sun. (Cuyp)|Two Horsemen -- one of them on a black horse, the other on a grey, in a road near which a shepherd, seated with a dog by his side, is tending a flock of sheep; a round tower is seen in the distance; the whole composition is illumined by the early morning sun.]] réalisée par Cuyp, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Norton au prix de 315.0 £. [71]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Herdsman tending Goats. The scene represents an an sic open country of a broken and undulating surface, with a lucid river on the right, bounded by abrupt shaped banks. The left of the picture is composed of clusters of beautiful trees, near which is seen a herdsman in a blue dress, reclining on a bank, with a crook in his hand, and his dog lying by his side; his cattle, consisting of eight goats, are distributed along the bank of the river; the appearance is that of a serene summer's evening. Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1836. 1 ft. 1 in. by 1 ft. 9 in. C. Smith's Catalogue, No.329. (Claude Lorraine)|A Herdsman tending Goats. The scene represents an an sic open country of a broken and undulating surface, with a lucid river on the right, bounded by abrupt shaped banks. The left of the picture is composed of clusters of beautiful trees, near which is seen a herdsman in a blue dress, reclining on a bank, with a crook in his hand, and his dog lying by his side; his cattle, consisting of eight goats, are distributed along the bank of the river; the appearance is that of a serene summer's evening. Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1836. 1 ft. 1 in. by 1 ft. 9 in. C. Smith's Catalogue, No.329.]] réalisée par Claude Lorraine, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Bayle au prix de 315.0 £. [72]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A View in the back Court of a House, rendered picturesque by the introduction of various accessories: amongst them are a pantry window, with weather boarding over it, and a pump on one side, and a vine on the other; close to the front and on the ground, is an earthen colander, with two find haddocks in it; a little further are two others, lying upon a board which is placed across a pail; and near them is a large washing tub set up to drain, with a flannel lying at the top of it. and a pitcher inside; other objects are distributed about the place to perfect the composition. This picture may be cited as a model of perfection in objects in still life. From the collection of M. le Baron Denon, 1826. 18 in. by 14 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.174. (A. van Ostade)|A View in the back Court of a House, rendered picturesque by the introduction of various accessories: amongst them are a pantry window, with weather boarding over it, and a pump on one side, and a vine on the other; close to the front and on the ground, is an earthen colander, with two find haddocks in it; a little further are two others, lying upon a board which is placed across a pail; and near them is a large washing tub set up to drain, with a flannel lying at the top of it. and a pitcher inside; other objects are distributed about the place to perfect the composition. This picture may be cited as a model of perfection in objects in still life. From the collection of M. le Baron Denon, 1826. 18 in. by 14 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.174.]] réalisée par A. van Ostade, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Farrer au prix de 435.15 £. [73]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Peasant, at the Half-door of a thatched Cottage, talking to a Traveller, who stands on the other side of it, dressed in a purple coloured jacket, with a little bundle at his back, and a leathern bag attached to his waist; a woman with a child leaning upon her is seated on the left; and near her are a reel and a dog asleep. Engraved by J. Fittler. Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1821. From the collection of Count de Merle, 1783; M. Destouches, 1794; M. Robit, 1801, Smith's Catalogue, No.13. (J. van Ostade)|A Peasant, at the Half-door of a thatched Cottage, talking to a Traveller, who stands on the other side of it, dressed in a purple coloured jacket, with a little bundle at his back, and a leathern bag attached to his waist; a woman with a child leaning upon her is seated on the left; and near her are a reel and a dog asleep. Engraved by J. Fittler. Exhibited in the British Gallery, 1821. From the collection of Count de Merle, 1783; M. Destouches, 1794; M. Robit, 1801, Smith's Catalogue, No.13.]] réalisée par J. van Ostade, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Woodin au prix de 330.15 £. [74]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, presenting a view of an open barren country, on the foreground of which is a group, consisting of a gentleman on a brown horse, with a female on foot by his side, and a boy holding a grey horse, from which the rider has dismouned; close to the right side are three children feeding poultry. In the second distance are seen a traveller descending a hill, leading his horse by the bridle, and boys bathing. This picture possesses unusual freedom of pencilling, and powerful effect. From the collection of M. Muller, Amst., 1827. 13 1/2 in. by 20 1/2 in. P. Smith's Catakigye, No.314. (P. Wouvermans)|A Landscape, presenting a view of an open barren country, on the foreground of which is a group, consisting of a gentleman on a brown horse, with a female on foot by his side, and a boy holding a grey horse, from which the rider has dismouned; close to the right side are three children feeding poultry. In the second distance are seen a traveller descending a hill, leading his horse by the bridle, and boys bathing. This picture possesses unusual freedom of pencilling, and powerful effect. From the collection of M. Muller, Amst., 1827. 13 1/2 in. by 20 1/2 in. P. Smith's Catakigye, No.314.]] réalisée par P. Wouvermans, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Theobald au prix de 535.10 £. [75]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Interior of a Kitchen, with a large oven in the centre, in front of which is a pile of culinary and other objects; amongst them may be observed tubs, casks, pots and cans, a lantern, a horse collar, &c.; some apples lie scattered on the floor, and a barrow stands at the side. In the back of the room are six peasants, around a fire enjoying their pipes. This is an example of peculiar excellence in its kind, as it exhibits the most expert handling, as well as skilful delineations of nature, and a force and brilliancy of colour, not usually seen in his works. 1 ft. 7 1/2 in. by 1 ft. 11 1/2 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.627. (D. Teniers)|Interior of a Kitchen, with a large oven in the centre, in front of which is a pile of culinary and other objects; amongst them may be observed tubs, casks, pots and cans, a lantern, a horse collar, &c.; some apples lie scattered on the floor, and a barrow stands at the side. In the back of the room are six peasants, around a fire enjoying their pipes. This is an example of peculiar excellence in its kind, as it exhibits the most expert handling, as well as skilful delineations of nature, and a force and brilliancy of colour, not usually seen in his works. 1 ft. 7 1/2 in. by 1 ft. 11 1/2 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.627.]] réalisée par D. Teniers, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par W W au prix de 283.10 £. [76]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Pedlar offering his Wares to a Man and Woman, who are seated with two children before a cottage, with a fine trained over them; a dog is sleeping in front, and a group of figures before a cottage in the background -- upright. réalisée par Dusart, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Jones Lloyd au prix de 97.13 £. [77]

• 1848.05.12/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A young Woman scouring Fire Irons. The scene represents the interior of the room, with a large projecting chimney at the side. A pretty maid servant dressed in a white cap and drab coloured jacket, and a bluish apron, stands in the front of the room, cleaning a pair of tongs on the top of a tub; near her and around the apartment, may be noticed a skillet, a pot, a candlestick, a jug, a frying pan, a Turkey carpet, and a picture. Every part of this little picture is finished with the most elaborate care. From the collection of Mrs. Gordon, 1808. 1 ft. 4 in. 1 ft. 6 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.10. (Van Slingelandt)|A young Woman scouring Fire Irons. The scene represents the interior of the room, with a large projecting chimney at the side. A pretty maid servant dressed in a white cap and drab coloured jacket, and a bluish apron, stands in the front of the room, cleaning a pair of tongs on the top of a tub; near her and around the apartment, may be noticed a skillet, a pot, a candlestick, a jug, a frying pan, a Turkey carpet, and a picture. Every part of this little picture is finished with the most elaborate care. From the collection of Mrs. Gordon, 1808. 1 ft. 4 in. 1 ft. 6 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No.10.]] réalisée par Van Slingelandt, vendue par William Wells, Esq., achetée par Evans au prix de 87.3 £. [78]