thn or sR + ; th SAMUEL T. FREEMAN & CO. ‘Gake pleasure in announcing another Important sale of OIL PAINTINGS By Great Masters of the American and European Schools The Collections of MR. VICTOR E. DESSART AND MR. ROBERT F. WOEHR WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT UNRESTRICTED PUBLIC SALE At our Art Galleries 1808-10 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia MONDAY AND TUESDAY March 30 and 31, 1925 At 2.30 P. M., each day The Collection will be on view from Wednesday, March 25th, | until the days of sale. SAMUEL T. FREEMAN & CO. ESTABLISHED NOVEMBER 12, 1805 AUCTIONEERS - 1808-10 CHESTNUT STREET 80 FEDERAL STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. BOSTON, MAss. bot ee aes CATALOGUE COMPILED BY coe SAMUEL T. FREEMAN & CO. _ eet? at Fe 3 A ‘aa RESEARCH LIBRARY | Bee ie Bi r'Y RESEARCH INSTITUTE : fi NE ha ee ‘ OGANR@ae 7 rat ee TERMS OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. SPECIAL NOTICE—No employee is authorized to alter these terms. Bidders take notice: That by bidding they acknowledge to have full knowledge of these terms and agree to be bound thereby. Bidders shall be held liable under the Terms of Sale for every article knocked down to them. ee emeers reserve the right to add one or more terms to the following Terms of ale. 1 The highest bidder to be the buyer, subject to the terms of sale, and if any dispute arises between two or more bidders, the Auctioneers shall either decide the same or the lot so in dispute shall be im- mediately put up again and re-sold. Any bid which is merely a nominal or fractional advance may be rejected by the Auctioneer if in his judgment such bid would be likely to affect the sale injuriously. 3 Every article sold singly; nothing sold by the pair. 4 Purchasers to give names and addresses, and to make a deposit of 25 per cent., or as much as the Auctioneers may require in part payment, or the whole of the purchase money if required; in default of which the lot or lots so purchased to be immediately put up again and re-sold. 5 All deposits made are applicable to any or all purchases either at this sale or at any previous sale. 6 The lots to be taken away and paid for at the buyer’s risk and expense within the time announced by the Auctioneer, the Auctioneers not being responsible for the correct description, genuineness, authenticity or defect in any lot, and making no warranty unless specially mentioned at the time of sale. No sale will be set aside nor allowance made on account of any incorrectness, error in cataloguing, or any imperfection not noted. No deduction on damaged articles, all goods are exposed for public exhibition, and sold just as they are. Purchases will be delivered only upon presentation of receipted bill therefor. 7 To prevent inaccuracy in delivery and inconvenience in settlement of the purchases, no lot can on any account be removed during the sale; and the remainder of the purchase money must absolutely be pad within the time announced by the Auctioneer and before the examination or removal of the goods. 8 The time allowed for payment of bills and removal of goods is either printed in the catalogue or announced by the Auctioneer and can always be obtained from the office of the Auctioneers. It is the duty of all purchasers to inform themselves thereof and no responsibility shall rest upon the Auctioneer by reason of the purchaser’s ignorance thereof. 9 All purchases made at this sale are at the purchaser’s risk as soon as they are struck off; the Auc- tioneers not being responsible if all or any part of such purchases be lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed; however, without assuming any responsibility the Auctioneers will take all usual precautions for the care and protection of the goods during the time allowed for the removal thereof. 10 All claims must be made before the removal of the goods. 11 In case of purchases for which settlement is required by estimated or actual weights, counts or measures, no adjustments will be made after the time allowed by the Auctioneers for the removal of the purchases. No adjustment made on items sold by the lot. 12 The record kept by the clerk of the sale, together with the marked catalogue of the Auctioneers, shall in all cases be accepted by the buyers as final when any question arises. 13 In addition to any other remedies given by law to the seller, it is agreed that in case of failure by the purchasers to comply with these terms, the money deposited in part payment shall be forfeited; all lots not paid for and removed within the time allowed by the Auctioneers shall be re-sold at public or private sale without further notice, and the deficiency (if any) attending such re-sale shall be made good by the purchasers at this sale, together with all charges and expenses which may be incurred by reason of their failure to comply with the terms of sale. 14 The Auctioneers will not be liable for non-delivery of any article above the amount paid by the purchaser of such article. 15 Commissions to purchase will be executed by the Auctioneers without charge, such purchases, however, being made subject to the terms of sale. eid In Hey of lots upon which there is a reserve, the Auctioneers shall have the right to bid on behalf of the seller. 17 All sales made by order of the Court are subject to the confirmation of the Court ordering the sale. The Auctioneers reserve the right to reject any or all bids. 18 Deposits must be paid in cash or in certified check. Deposit receipts must be returned to the poe of the Auctioneers at time and place of payment of bill or no credit can be allowed there- or. 19 In cases where items are sold by estimated weight, count or measure, the purchaser will be bille for and required to pay for the estimated weight, count or measure. If any shortage be shown upon delivery the purchaser will be rebated therefor at the rate of purchase. If there be an excess over the Se uied weight, count or measure the purchaser will be required to take such excess at the rate of purchase. 20 In every case where samples of the lots are shown, these samples to the best of our belief are true and fair, but bidders are cautioned that they must make examination of lots before the sale and no allowance will be made on account of any difference between the sample and the lot. The location of every lot is obtainable from the Auctioneers and it is the duty of purchasers to make examination before the sale. In cases of lots sold by description, the information has been obtained from reliable sources and is believed to be correct, but cannot be guaranteed. 21 The Auctioneers are in no manner connected with the business of the cartage or packing and shipping of purchases, and although they will afford to purchasers every facility for employing careful carriers and packers, they will not hold themselves responsible for the acts or charges of the parties engaged for such services. 22 The Auctioneers reserve the right to withdraw from sale any of the property herein listed or to sell at this sale property not herein listed, and also reserve the right to group one or more lots into one or more selling lots or to subdivide lots into two or more selling lots. 23 The Auctioneers are acting as agents only and are not responsible for the acts of their principals. The name and address of the person placing any property with us for sale will be given to the pur- chaser upon request. 24 Payment will be accepted in cash or in certified check, drawn to the order of the Auctioneers. All bills must be paid on or before Thursday, April 2, 1925, at 5 P. M. Payment will be received either at the place of sale or the office of the Auctioneers. 25 All purchases must be removed on or before Saturday, April 4, 1925, at 12 o’clock, noon. mw Se FIRST SESSION MONDAY, MARCH 30, 1925 At 2.30 o'clock No. | SAUERFELT, J. 8 iy — The Market Place Under a rough vine-clad roof at the corner of a street a fishmonger is selling her wares to women gathered about her. Nearby others stand gossiping. Signed at lower right. Canvas 16x13 inches. No. 2 ROBINSON, WM. S. ; ”} as Autumn Landscape. A rugged landscape of rolling country, looking across a valley from hill to hill, filled with strong red, saffron and fading greens, with a sturdy oak in the foreground. The sky overcast with thin white clouds. Signed at lower right. Canvas 12x16 inches. No. 3 VERSCHUUR, W. (Dutch, 1812-1874) or (> Oy Farm Horses at the Barn. A thatched roof barn of ample proportions is seen within an orchard, the foliage of old apple trees falling over its roof. Outside the entrance a man in blue shirt stands harnessing a stocky bay horse, while a white horse is anxiously waiting the time to depart, and his mate, another white horses, stand facing him. A brown spaniel dog, ducks and chickens and other objects lend a note to the rural landscape. Signed at lower left. Canvas 20x28 inches. No. 4 SAVRY, HENRY (Dutch, 1823-1907) Landscape, with Cattle and Sheep. y 0: In the foreground a white cow with dark spots lies upon the green turf, near her a red and white one is reclining, and back of it a black and white cow is standing. Beside these three prominent figures, a young black and white cow and several sheep are grazing or reposing mingling and dispersed about the bank. Signed at lower left. Canvas 27x40 inches. Purchased from Wm. Schaus & Co. No. 5 SHERREWITZ, J. — re) Gathering Seaweed On a Dutch seacoast on a grey November day, a man in blue coat and tan trousers has brought his horses and cart to the beach where they stand in the shallow wash, while their master is digging beneath the waves for the seaweed. The water is choppy and grey clouds cover the sky. Sea gulls are flying close to the surface. Signed at lower right. Canvas 16x29 inches. No. 6 BLENNER, CARLE (American Contemporary, 1864) Ideal Head. The head and bust of a young woman facing the observer. The fair hair falls in graceful puffs over the forehead and her hazel eyes look out from beneath dark strongly curved arches. The hair is adorned with flowers. The background is of warm red and deeper hues. Signed at lower left. Canvas 14x12 inches. —_ No. 7 ROSEN, CHARLES, N. A. (American Contemporary) ey a Landscape Running out from the left foreground a placid stream catches the reflections of the thickly foliaged banks above, and the bright blue of the sky. On the right winds a roadway flanked by trees, into the distance. Signed at lower left—C. R. Canvas 12x16 inches. Purchased direct from the artist. No. 8 TAMBOURINI, A. (Italian, 1843) > Rare Vintage. ve hy ae A monk in a wine vault, testing wine Signed at upper right. Canvas 13x10 inches. No. 9 FRERE, THEO. (French) Street Scene in Cairo, Egypt. A dark and narrow street, tall buildings reared on either side, with shops and their attendants in their oriental garbs and conventional attitudes. Through the narrow passage a Bedouin is coming on a camel laden with saddle bags. Signed at lower right on pier. Panel 16x12 inches. No. 10 MEI, R. After the Bath we Sam A half nude figure of a young woman, with her attendant. Below the waist she is covered with a soft white blanket. She sits on a bench with soft coverings, facing the front, and her dusky skinned attendant kneels on the floor before her. Her hair is dark and falls in long tresses down her back, bracelets and other jewels adorn her person. Heer light blue gown is thrown across one corner of the bench. Signed at lower right. Panel 18x12 inches. uw oO > No. 11 } DeHAVEN, FRANKLIN, N. A. . A deep valley is seen at the foot of high mountains which rise dark in the ~ background. In the foreground an ancient tree of huge proportions, its forks almost as thick as its trunk and laden with thick tough foliage rises out of the picture. On the flat plain dark shadows fall on the sunlit ground, and strong old trees vie with each other in the landscape. In the middle distance white . houses with red roofs add a note to brighten the picture, while above the deep blue sky mottled with white clouds, can be seen through the open foliage over the mountain tops. A very strong and deep toned composition. Signed at lower right. Canvas 42x32 inches. Purchased at the Julian Rix Sale, 19/3. No. 34. SMITH, HENRY P. (American, 1854-1907) The Old Homestead A charming landscape. The homestead well protected by towering old trees and surrounded by growths of rich verdure from which scraggly roots and bushes project. In the garden a woman is raking the grass and beyond a peace- ful river runs across the composition. Signed at lower right. Canvas 10x14 inches. No. 35 STEVENS, ALFRED (Belgian, 1828-1906) Lady in Pink aL Z. 57 A tall young woman with rosy complexion and dark hair, and clad in a pink dress, bends before freshly cut flowers placed upon a table, and admiringly examining them. Over the end of a table is thrown a richly embroidered cover, and beneath the table is a fur rug. The top of a gold frame sofa is seen against. the wall. Signed at left. Canvas 36x22 inches. No. 36 SCHREYER, ADOLPHE (German, 1828-1899) Aa e. A Cossack Convoy The captain of the band has stopped in the central foreground of the picture surveying the surroundings, as he sits contemplatively upon his horse, another rider at his rear on his left is scrutinizing the herd, and other riders from the back are galloping up in the rear to meet them. The typical winter landscape gives the idea of the hardships of travel in their Russian country. Signed at lower left. Panel 7x11 inches. No. 37 OCHTMAN, LEONARD N. A. (American Contemporary, 1854) a O— Landscape—A Farm by the River Looking from a river which flows across the foreground, the hills rise from the far bank, crested by luxurious green trees against a grey blue clouded sky. Signed at lower left. Panel 12x16 inches. No. 38 DAUBIGNY, CHAS. FRANCOIS af oe (French, 1817-1878) Landscape A French farm scene. The low land in the foreground lies mostly under water, with a shallow stream from the left where ducks are swimming, or waddling along the low banks. On the right among the pasture several cows stand awaiting milking time. In the middle distance the low thatch-roofed house of the farmer is seen, under the deep shade of tall trees. An old lady is standing beneath a clump of trees, and walking along the further bank is a woman in white cap and blue apron, and a boy following, making their way toward the homestead. In the distance is seen a broad expanse of level plain meeting the horizon. The early morning sky is filled with moving clouds in varying colors and sun tints. Signed at lower right. Illustrated. Panel 1314x22 inches. No. 39 RANGER, HENRY WARD, N. A. (American, 1858-1917) (IE ay. A Windy Sky Across a pale blue sky masses of cumulous clouds are driven by a high wind. In the foreground is a ploughed field and in the middle distance are seen two figures, with a clump of shapely trees behind them at the right, while on the left one tree spires above a distant grove rich in greenery of late summer. Signed at lower left. Panel 12x16 inches. Sold at Ranger Sale, American Art Association, 1917. No. 40 MAUVE, ANTON (Dutch, 1838-1888) 5 6-0 : Cow and Calf Turned to the left a young red and white cow with her head turned toward the front is standing near a paled fence. Beside her to her left stands her calf, the mother shielding it from the sun. The green grass at their feet catches their shadows and beyond is an expansive plain of emerald green fields while the sky is bright above with sunlight filtering through thin white clouds. Signed at lower left. Illustrated. Panel 1014x14 inches. From the collection of ex-Senator Smith, of Newark, N. J. No. 40 ub & 0. No. 41 ISABEY, EUGENE (French, 1804-1886) The Reception at the Castle From an architectural standpoint this composition would commend the artist for his mastery of broad strokes and harmonious color schemes. But the figures are yet to be reckoned with and in them we find the same mastery of composition in drawing and color. On the broad plaza in front of the castle many figures are gathered. Heroic gentlemen, gossipers, children at play, each figure possessing the technique of the master. Added to this the beautiful stretch of sea to the left with a high rock bound shore, and the blue sky over which float sweeping white and sunlit clouds, all blend into an admirable com- position. | Signed at lower right. Panel 22x31 inches. An endorsed photograph authenticating this picture will be given the purchaser. No. 42 ROUSSEAU, THEODORE (French, 1812-1867) JQ60. Forest of Fontainbleu A strong composition of old forest trees, rocks and bucolic landscape. A narrow stream is shown in the foreground, and the horizon is seen through the tree trunks in the distance. Signed at lower left. Canvas 3914x3414 inches. From the Mesdag collection. (Stamped on the back of canvas) No. 43 MARTIN, HOMER D., N. A. (American, 1837-1897) Lake George 4, Q Ps Looking across the blue waters of the lake, deep mountains line the shore on the left catching the shadows of early evening and crested with sunlight from the fast setting sun, sinking below the hills on the right. In the foreground the irregular banks of the near shore are covered with bushes and tree, the breezes catch the tinges of the sunset. A cold blue ethereal sky above. Signed at lower right. Canvas 12x20 inches. From the Stillman Collection. No. 47 DELPYA HAS (French, 1841-1910) 5 5 - Landscape and Stream A rocky hill rising in the background, slopes downward into the middle distance where a flat plateau is seen partly screened by tall trees. The fore- ground is occupied by a shallow river, reflecting the darkened shadows, and as it turns toward the left rifts appear rising over the rocky bed. Overhead a blue sky is overcast by thin white clouds. Signed at lower right. Canvas 13x23 inches. No. 48 DELAUNAY, J. E. (French, 1828) The Trysting Place From a deeply shaded cave-like rocky nook, under an old spreading tree which completely arches the dark opening, an officer of the cavalliers is watch- ing two others who stand outside some distance to the left. In the foreground screened from without, stand two horses, well groomed, and harnessed with rich trappings, one a black and the other white, restlessly awaiting a romp over the fields. In the background a bright landscape appears under a cold white sky, seen through the dark trunks of the old trees. Signed at lower right. Canvas 18x15 inches. No. 49 VERBOECKHOVEN, EUGENE (Belgian, 1799-1881) 557 Sheep» and Goat The sunlight striking down upon the foreground from the left illuminates the straw-covered floor of a cote and the backs of the animals. A sheep in full fleece is dipping its nose into a trough on the floor, and near it a goat lies watching. In front of them a kid is stretched, nibbling at something, and two pigeons are seen on the left. In the dark recesses of the fold other objects are seen. Signed at right (on trough). Canvas 20x16 inches. No. 50 LAWSON, EARNEST, N. A. (American, 1873) Winter Landscape J oO. In the centre of the foreground a frozen pond of rough ice is seen through which rocks protrude, bordered by snow-covered rocky land rising on either side. In the distance; ascending from a roadway bordered with tall slender tree trunks is a hill covered with buildings, under a cold grey sky. Signed at lower left. Canvas 18x24 inches. From the C. Deutsch Collection. No. 51 DeHAVEN, FRANKLIN, N. A. (American, 1856) iy 5 , The Approaching Storm Through a low darkened landscape, in the foreground, a farmer drives a load of hay along a road, moving before the storm, which is about to break over him. Fierce blackened storm clouds roll in from the left, sweeping toward the right where the sky is still blue, overcast with swiftly moving white clouds and from where the little remaining sunlight illuminates a patch of green vegetation. Signed at lower left. Canvas 16x20 inches. SECOND SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1925 At 2.30 o'clock No. 52 MARILHAT, PROSPER (French, 1811-1847) he ane te On the Nile, Egypt The foreground lies in a shadow, where a boat is moored and its occupants, men in Oriental costumes, are at rest. On the low bank beside them is a camel and two men. The view extends along the blue waters of the Nile, far away to the horizon and here and there sails appear. Low sandy banks occupy the left slowly diminishing in the distance. The bright blue Oriental-sky is partly hidden by rolling white clouds. Signed at lower right. Panel 13x18 inches. From the Sprague Estate Sale. No. 53 NETSCHER, CASPER (Flemish, 1639-1684) AC Lady Playing a Guitar She sits on a chair beside a table, her right arm resting upon it, her head turned toward the left where the figure of a man greets her and holds out to- ward her a book. Her gaze is directed toward an open book of music which lies on the table beside her. A soft light falls from a window at the left. Canvas 22x16 inches. No. 54 PEZANT, A. (French) Cattle and Landscape \ In an open plot on the outskirts of a country village, surrounded by several houses and other buildings is seen a small herd of cattle grazing, and wandering about, seemingly strangely out of their usual element. The sun shines down from above through a thinly clouded sky. Signed at lower right. Canvas 18x24 inches. No. 55 CHOISNEAU, F. LZ (French Contemporary) | Sheep and Shepherdess Sheep are grazing in a rocky landscape, attended by a shepherdess who stands in their midst attentively gazing down among them. In the foreground under the shadow of the clouds, are rocks and boulders scaled with green, and wild growths of herbage and grasses. The middle distances rise on either side, and the blue hills are seen in the distance where a deep orange sunlight illu- minates the horizon, above which bright stretches break through the mists, casting light to the objects in the foreground. Signed at lower left. Panel 22x18 inches. No. 56 DEL SARTO, ANDREA (1486-1531) La eo . The Holy Family The Madonna with Infant Christ and St. John are seated on bank’ in a forest, under the dense foliage of old trees, on the left a narrow opening reveals a slight trace of open landscape in the distance, with patches of deep blue sky above seen through the foliage. The light falling from the left brightens the flesh tints and the costumes of the two women and two children in the group. Canvas 3714x2914 inches. From the Collection of Thos. E. Kirby, late President of Anne Art As- sociation. No. 57 WATTEAU, ANTOINE (French) i 0 - The Seranade Four figures appear in the composition. A lady in red dress looking at a sheet of music, while at her side a boy is looking on and beating time with his finger and beside them on the right a man in white costume is playing a string instrument. The fourth figure is that of a boy with a black face, in the cos- tume of a Harlequin, leaning over a balcony at the left. Canvas 18x22 inches. No. 58 MOLENEAR, JAN (Dutch, 1668) In the Tavern “BBE @} Four men engaged in conversation, sitting around a tavern table, smoking and drinking. Two of them are having an animated argument, another sitting on a chair looks away in a thoughtful mood and a fourth is standing in the © shadow back of them, listening attentively. In the rear of the room the land- lady is busily engaged preparing the repast. Canvas 15x12 inches. From the A. P. Fenton Collection. No. 59 BOUCHER, FRANCOIS (French, 1730-1770) Cupids at the Statue of Mars ¥ Jas. ; In the shelter of a deep classic grove, a bust of Mars sets upon a huge stone pedestal of a fountain, under the branches of an old tree with thick heavy trunks. Cupids gathered about are decorating it with floral tributes. Two in full length are standing on the ground and others are climbing about at the base of the fountain, an incense lamp is burning. Canvas 22x11 inches. 370. No. 60 MINOR, ROBERT C., N. A. (American, 1840-1904) The Approaching Storm A virgin landscape of flourishing green grass and foliage is bending before the wind. A river divides the scene, running across in the middle distance. In the foreground a dip in the land leads toward the river and the rising ground on either side is rich with bushes and tall trees. From the right dark clouds are rolling in and the storm is breaking, and on the left the sun beams through billowy clouds of bright turquoise, gray, white and creamy tints, hurtling before the storm. Signed at lower left. Illustrated. Canvas 18x24 inches. From the R. C. Minor Sale, at the Amercian Art Association, 1905. No. 61 CAZIN, JEAN CHARLES (French, 1841-1901) l g 00: French Farm Scene Under stratas of deep grey clouds an interesting landscape is seen with an old French farm, the road extending back over a hill in the distance, where several trees stand above the rich cultivated fields. At the right, terraced along a low sloping hill are the farm houses, the thatched roofs and grey walls partly hidden by tall or bushy trees behind a rough stone fence, extending on until it reaches small buildings in the foreground. On the left are tall ricks, fields green, or golden with wheat and a stone well by the roadside. Signed at lower left. | Illustrated. Canvas 24x29 inches. Purchased by Mrs. R. E. Kent, Waynesburg, Pa., from Col. Heft of Bridge- port, Conn. No. 61 No. 62 CASILEAR, J. W., N. A. (American, 1811-1893) lo 5 ; The Hudson Valley The valley of the Hudson is seen from an eminence near the top of a moun- tain, where tall trees glisten in the sunlight, and bushes, rocks and green sward abound. The view stretches for many miles across the verdant valley, where the river winds among the green fields until it is lost in the distance where faintly rises a chain of mountains against the horizon. The clear blue sky blends into misty grey. Signed at lower right, J. W. C. Canvas 15x25 inches. From the Casilear Sale. No. 63 JEFFERSON, JOSEPH (American) EO A touch of landscape in the dark recesses of a forest. Along the borders of the wood and passing beneath its overhanging shade runs the sluggish current of a broad, but shallow stream, bending where the sunlight breaks through in the middle distance casting a silvery note along the right bank where rocks and wild flowers catch its glint. Forest Stream Signed at lower right. Canvas 20x30 inches. From the Joseph Jefferson Sale. No. 64 VOLLON, A. (French, 1833-1900) / of. Fruit Upon a table lies a luscious melon which has been opened revealing the yellow inside, beside it a peach, also broken open, and some bunches of grapes, which seem almost transparent in the sunlight, which falls from the left. Against the neutral background a tall brown earthen jug is sitting, and nearby a Rhenish wine glass. Signed at lower left. Canvas 22x18 inches. The name of Durand Ruel is stamped on back of canvas. No. 65 FRAGONARD, JEAN HONORE ) $00. The Nativity Christ in the manger, attended by Mary and Joseph, who are showing the child Jesus to the shepherds who look on in wonderment. The recesses of the stable are in dark background of brownish hue, ‘except where the vivid light radiates about the child and upon the figure and face of the Madonna. Canvas 38x29 inches. No. 66 WILKIE, (SIR) DAVID (English, 1785-1841) G Y A Scolding Wife \ A kitchen interior. On a stool beside a table the husband sits listening attentively to his wife, who stands upbraiding him. Through a window high up at the side, another woman is listening. Signed in monogram on table. Canvas 20x17 inches. No. 67 MORLAND, GEORGE (English, 1763-1804) Crossing the Stream oe 1S; At the edge of a deep wooded dell is a rustic bridge, spanning a narrow stream, which cads into a thickly wooded landscape. Two women and a dog are crossing the bridge. The elder woman carries a basket on either arm, and her head is turned looking toward the observer, on the right is the open land- scape and a sunlit sky seen beneath the foliage of two old trees. Signed at lower right on old tree stump. Canvas 2114x1614 inches. No. 68 WIGGINS, CARLETON, N. A. (American, 1883) Cattle in the Fields oy 7: In a thin grassy meadow a group of several cattle are grazing. The sun from above casts a wave of light upon the white belted one, leading, as they slowly wend their way toward the observer. At the edge of the plateau a river runs across at the right with trees rising in the distance. The sky is bright with filmy white clouds sweeping across a blue sky. Signed at lower right. Canvas 20x16 inches. No. 69 ZIEM, FELIX 4, Lie: (French, §821-1911) Venice A view from St. Marks Plaza, Venice, showing the broad avenue along the water front from the Ducal Palace, with the golden setting sun shining directly upon it. Figures of persons are promenading, and others are grouped about the columns or standing about, their bright costumes brightening the scene. At the quay boats with their great sails and pennants flying are moored, and a glimpse of the blue waters of the Grand Canal can be seen on the right. Signed at lower right. Canvas 17x29 inches. From the H. C. Fenton Collection. No. 70 RICHARDS, WM. T., N. A. (American, 1833-1905) 1> 5. A Rocky Coast Green waters of the ocean come in from the right where the horizon is met by a heavy cloud. A heavy sea breaks at the base of a precipitous wall of rocks which project well into the water, and glisten with almost iridescent hues as they face the sunlight above, or fall into the shadows below. In the centre of the composition the brilliant sunshine breaks through clouds of spray, their white mist rising high as the waves break furiously against the crags projecting from the base of the cliffs. The sky is of swiftly changing white and dark clouds. Signed at lower left. Illustrated. Canvas 42x33 inches. Purchased from John Levy Galleries. No. 7] WAUGH, F. (American Contemporary) YA Ss é The Marine Coast Tempestuous waters of the ocean are seen rolling in and breaking with fury over the rocks of the reef in the foreground. Looking seaward the straight line of the horizon meets a grey misty sky. Signed at lower right. Canvas 25x36 inches. Purchased direct from the artist, and sold by the Milch Galleries. No. 71 No. 72 VAN MARCKE, EMILE (French, 1827-1890) g 50 : Pasture Near Treport Three cows occupy the central portion of the composition on the left, a white cow is resting, lying with her back to the observer, but has turned her head to the front. Standing beside her a red and white cow facing the front, and on the right a black and white Holstein is lying upon the ground. In the middle distance two horses are seen standing together, and in the distance other cattle attended by an old woman in white cap. The meadow lands are bordered by tall trees on the right, and a high rolling hill on the left. Masses of heavy white and dark grey clouds rise showing a patch of deep blue sky. Signed at lower right. Canvas | 1x16 inches. Sold by Knoedler. No. 73 WEIR, J. ALDEN, P. N. A. — (American, 1852-1919) Ao The Old Farm, Branchville, Connecticut A. : On the brink of a rolling hill the old barn stands like a sentinel behind the crumbling stone wall. The foreground occupied by a line of filmy green trees and verdant pastures. The sky is blue with white clouds rising from the horizon. Signed at lower left. Canvas 18x14 inches. Purchased from the C. K. Johnson Collection, Greenwich, Conn. No. 74 DURAND, ASHER B., N. A. (American, 1798-1882) 70. The foreground is occupied by a placid glassy stream coursing from left to right, where it bends, and disappears behind a clump of tall trees on the far bank. In the middle distance stretches a broad plateau of meadow lands, where cows graze, and beyond, a border of trees above which rise the blue hills of a mountain range. Over a bright blue summer sky float patches of thin white clouds, banked on the horizon, tinged with bright sunlight. Summer Landscape in New England Signed at lower right. Canvas mounted on panel, 24x36 inches. Founder and first President of National Academy of Design. No. 75 STUART, GILBERT (American, 1755-1828) 100: Portrait of Jeremiah Mason Facing the right, three-quarters front. Round features of ruddy com- plexion, the thin brown hair brushed forward above the round forehead. Clad in a black coat and waistcoat, high stock collar, and ruff and neckerchief of white. A neutral background of greyish tone. Illustrated. Panel 30x25 inches. An endorsed photograph having the following inscription will be given the purchaser. “I have carefully examined the painting of which this is a photo- graph, and it is one of the last works by Gilbert Stuart, 1755-1828. “It is well known that when Stuart could not obtain his favorite twill canvas he would have a wood panel grooved to produce the effect desired, this being one of the characteristics of this fine portrait.” Signed, G. Frank Muller. No. 77 GAINSBOROUGH, THOMAS, R. A. (English, 1727-1788) ae Tall old trees bent with the winds of a storm gathering overhead are seen on either side of an opening in the forest, where a rough and rutty road turns to run down a hill and over which is moving a tandem teamed wagon, laden with trunks of an old tree, a woman in red coat and a child are following. On the left is a pool of water under the shade of the giant trunks, in which cows are standing. In the middle distance at the foot of the hills a village with church spire, white walls and red roofs appear, and further on a stream of water wind- ing through the valley. The heavy dark storm clouds are broken near the centre, where a patch of blue sky is seen and the bright light from the upper clouds is falling on the old tree trunks, gnarled and twisted with the winds. English Landscape Illustrated. Canvas 32x50 inches. From the Collection of the Walmer House, Kent, England. No. 78 COROT, JEAN BAPTISTE CAMILLE (French, 1796-1875) tL b eo. Le pont de Narni A classical Roman landscape. The river runs along the right to a bend in the centre of the picture, where stands the remains and abutments of an old bridge. On the high banks in the left foreground a broad roadway runs, ac- centuated by mossy green banks and in the middle distance are tall old trees in deep shade. On the right bank tall rocky cliffs rising against the sky, be- hind which the sun is sinking, and in the distance is an expansive plain bordered by mountains. Figures of native men and women in brightly colored costumes are seen in groups or scattered through the landscape. Swiftly moving dark and white clouds are floating over a light blue sky, and banking in the sunlight on the horizon. Seal Vente Corot, No. 21 on back. Illustrated. Stamp Vente Corot on lower left. Canvas 27x37 14 inches. Listed—Robout’s book of Corot’s Work, No. 199. This was Corot's first Salon picture, 1827. Sold at the Chas. Andre Sale, Paris, 1893. Listed—Scribner’s Cyclo. of artists. Exhibited—Exposition de Corot Centenaire, 1895. No. 78 No. 79 MILLET, JEAN FRANCOIS (French) The Fagot Gatherer 2 M4 oO. It is sundown. A man with downcast head is walking slowly over rough marshy ground, where streams of water fill the crevices. On his back he carries a crib, and a staff and his hat on his right arm. His long brown coat covers him to the knees, while at his side walks his dog close to him. A vast plateau of flat landscape lies behind him meeting the horizon where a golden sunlight reveals the setting sun, and swiftly moving clouds tinged with bluish green, red, and dark shades rise thickly over head. Signed—J. F. M., at lower right. Panel 26x18 14 inches. From the Erwin Davis Collection. Purchased from J. F. Millet at his studio in Barbizon. No. 80 WYANT, ALEXANDER H., N. A. (American, 1836-1892) 1150: Passing Clouds — The motive of this picture, simple as its title, is the simplicity of pictorial eloquence. Direct in its appeal, the painting brings the boundless outdoors close within the vision of the beholder, putting him in intimacy with the celestial and terrestrial panorama. The flooded sky is billowing with grey-white clouds in robust masses, while feathery expansions of the tenuous vapor are tinted in mauve and rose as they course before the mottled turquoise of the distant ether. The landscape below is silent, wild and free—no man has fenced it in or harrowed it. A colorful moorland crossed by a line of low-branching trees beyond a pond, which reflects the azure of the unseen zenith and the edges of the white clouds, and the wandering shadows of its humble shores. Signed at lower left. Illustrated. Canvas 40x50 inches. From the Collection of Judge Horace Russell, who purchased the painting from Mrs. A. H. Wyant. Purchased by Emerson McMillin, Esq., from Mr. George Ainslie, and sold at the McMillin Sale, January, 1913. Illustrated in Elliot Clarke’s book on Wyant, and accepted as Wyant's Master- piece. No. 81 HARPIGNIES, HENRI (French, 1819) 7 5 0, Souvenir of Antibes—The Meissonier Pine Translation of a letter to Mr. McMillin from the artist :— Sir: I have learned with great pleasure that you have become the possessor of my painting. ‘“The Meissonier Pine,’ at Antibes. It is one of my works to which I devoted great care. The place is well known on the coast of the Mediterranean, near the Gulf of Juan. I believe that I have painted it with spirit and a good deal of life, for the site is a very grand one. Accept my sincerest compliments. Signed, H. Harpignies. This is indeed a superb spot, full of grandeur as M. Harpignies says, and a noble tree worthy of its surroundings. We look up, an emerald canopy screens the sky, supported by the sturdy grey limbs and branches of the great tree. We look beneath the huge, umbrageous arch, to find the sunlight brilliant on the nearby shore of the glowing, sapphire sea. Distant coast lines rise vaguely and low in a sky suffused with a yellowish white light. In front of all this, the foreground is a carpet of rich, luxuriant verdure. A brighter emerald than the arch above, threaded by a woodland road leading to the blue gem, which is the sea, its shaded courses spotted with sunlight filtering through the inter- stices of the foliage aloft and lesser trees are assembled as a retinue at a little distance from the monarch. Signed at the lower left, H. Harpignies, 1909. Canvas 63x52 inches. Purchased from M. Knoedler and Co., New York. Sold, Emerson McMillin Collection, 1913. No. 82 TURNER, J. M. W. (English, 1775-1851) St. Michaels Mount ] g 00 Cornwall, England on the left, in dark red and brown shades, vessels are moored and beneath them gondolas, one plying on the water attended by two figures. In the distance rises the precipitous ‘Mount Michael,” capped with its buildings. On the left the pier with its rounded arches turns and extends out of the picture. The sky is overcast with green and yellowish tinted clouds of nocturnal influence. Canvas 31x50 inches. This painting endorsed by the expert, Maurice Goldblatt. No. 83 INMAN, HENRY, N. A. (American, 1801-1846) tae Portrait An early American portrait of a gentlemen. Bust turned slightly to the right, head to the front, the sparkling blue eyes looking into those of the ob- server. The broad round face of ruddy hue displays distinctive and smiling features and the wavy brown luxuriant hair is brushed upward from a broad forehead. He wears a stock collar and deep black neckerchief, black coat with deep collar, in the puffed white shirt a pin is attached. The left arm rests upon a table and in his hand is held a paper. A neutral background of dark green shades. Illustrated. Canvas 30x25 inches. No. 84 RAEBURN, SIR HENRY (English, 1617-1680) 3 : tae. Portrait of an English Squire An impressive head of a man of advancing years with a strong face, strongly marked features and distinctive individuality. The head is turned and the eyes directed toward the left. His scant grey hair is almost white, but his dark piercing eyes look from beneath heavy arched brows of black. The cleanly shaven face shows a skin of swarthy hue. He is garbed in a broad double breasted coat, stock collar and puffed white neckerchief. Illustrated. Canvas 30x25 inches. : No. 85 WYANT, A. H. (American, 1836-1892) Ve-0. The Upper Susquehanna River In the waters of a deep river flowing across the composition in the fore- ground, the deep green shadows of the steep hills cast a mirror-like reflection. On the slopes groves and clumps of tall trees in summer foliage arise, rocks appear through the rugged surface of tough growths, and the crests of the steep hills are fringed with bush and young trees. Above, the sun at its height is screened by a heavy dark cloud, its edges lit with sunlight bursting down and lighting up the tree tops, but casting deep shadows on the ground. A shower is passing over the horizon, leaving a stretch of bright blue sky and filmy clouds. Signed at lower left. Illustrated. Canvas 26x20 inches. Sold by the American Art Association. No. 85 No. 86 VAN MARCKE, EMILE Yl s 0 (French, 1827-1890) Landscape and Cattle Level pastures at noonday. In the foreground a red and white cow standing facing toward the spectator. Just behind her a brown cow is resting on the ground, and further away to the left a black cow stands looking toward the others. Bordering the broad plateau low hills arise, and farm-houses appear. A blue summer sky with rolling grey clouds complete a pleasing and character- istic composition. Signed at lower right. Canvas 16x22 inches. From the George C. Smith Collection, sold at the American Art Association. No. 87 McCORD, GEORGE. H. (American, 1840-1909) As Night Comes On 5 D Sunset over a mountainous landscape. The last rays of the sun are falling on the foreground, where a thatched cottage stands upon the bank of an inland lake. In the middle distance on the left a high rugged hill stretches and along the horizon the mountains are darkening as the sun sinks behind them. The golden sky blends with the orange tints of the sun, which are also caught by the billowy clouds high overhead. Signed at lower right. Canvas 12x20 inches. No. 88 MICHEL, GEORGE (French, 1763-1843) | r - Landscape On the crest of a green and brown hill in the right foreground stands an ancient windmill. Deep in the valley on the left winds a roadway, where the figure of a man is seen walking in the shadow of the hill. In the distance a level line of sea stretching across the composition. The picture is cast under the fall of dark heavy storm clouds, which are broken in the centre by a burst — of white clouds, which rolling upward cast reflections of light. Signed at lower left. Canvas 12x18 inches. No. 89 DAUBIGNY, KARL (French, 1846-1886) By the Seashore ] Op e Gathered upon a beach of a French watering-place are many persons en- gaged in various pastimes. In the centre are grouped a number of people enjoying the festive scenes. On the sea two sail boats are plying, white-capped waves running in and breaking on the shore are seen in the foreground. The sea reaches out to the horizon, and the sky is overcast with grey clouds, inter- spersed with patches of blue. Signed at lower left. Panel 14x22 inches. From the Bare Collection. No. 90 GREUZE, JEAN BAPTISTE (French, 1725-1805) ur ) 5S. Portrait of Mademoiselle Olivier Mlle. Olivier was one of the actresses of the “Royal,” the Nation’s theater under the First Republic. The attractive and thoughtful young woman appears at half-length and almost full face, life size, and leaning forward and to her left, so that her head rests upon her left hand, as her left elbow finds support on a table in front of her. Her luxuriant blond hair falls lightly over her temples and in loose ringlets beside her full throat. It is crowned with a blue head-dress and feathers, and her filmy white gown, cut low and short sleeved, is trimmed and girdled in pale blue. Her eyes are blue and her cheeks a pale rose. From American Art Association sale, New York, 1895. From the Robert Hoe Collection, New York, 1911. From Emerson McMillin sale, American Art Association, 1913. No. 91 VAN VEEN, OCTAVIO Mystical Marriage of St. Catharine q Bo. The figures in bright costumes are grouped before a curtain of dark olive green, its folds catching sparsely the light which falls from the left. Cradled panel 33x26 inches. No. 92 DIAZ, N. (French, 1807-1876) Flowers GD s- A study of flowers in full bloom, lying on a green bank near a stream of water. A sylvan background adds a soft note of deep shades, with glimpses of blue sky and white clouds through the opening at the left. Signed at lower left. Canvas 15x22 inches. No. 93 LELY, SIR PETERSR SA: (English, 1617-1680) Lf gO - Portrait of a Lady Bust, three-quarters to the right, the head turned facing the observer. Her hair is dark brown, with ringlets at the forehead and falling in deep shades down the back. She wears a brown costume with deep shawl collar, and puffed at the shoulder with red: the red bodice cut low revealing the shoulders and breast. She wears a necklace of pearls, and other jeweled ornaments. A sombre background of dark brown accentuate the flesh tints. Canvas 33x26 inches. Purchased at Christie's, London, England. No. 94 YOUNG, C. M. The Frozen Brook From the left foreground a narrow brook of clear ice reflecting the color of the blue sky runs upward and around the point of a low hill on the left. Through the snow covered ground patches of earth peep through, and sun- light glisten here and there on the snow. A house and barn stand in the middle distance and bare trunks of trees, and continue to another hill in the back- ground. Canvas 16x20 inches. No. 95 JOULLIN, AMADEE (American Contemporary) | OSs. Indian Sculptor The half nude figure of an Indian, clad in breech-cloth and moccasins stands at a stone wall, and with a hammer and chisel is carving hieroglyphics upon its surface. Beside him is a large burial urn, bespeaking that someone dear to him is buried within the recesses. Signed at lower right. Canvas 29x22 inches. No. 96 OFFERMANS, TONLY (Dutch, 1845-1911) | oe . The Sabot Maker Within the interior of his shop the old shoemaker stands at his bench carving wooden clogs. Through the open door of his shack and the windows, the peaceful landscape rolling off into the distance bespeaks quiet Dutch surroundings. Signed at lower right. Canvas 13x15 inches. From the Bond Collection, sold at the American Art Association. No. 97 HERZOG, H. (American) Wildwood Rapids BEE i An early summer view with the foliage in lacy bloom. The waterfall from the deep sunlit ravine tumbles over the terraces of rocks, reaching finally the deep trout pool in the foreground, where a fisherman is picking his way up stream among the mossy rocks. The sky is blue with a patch of white rolling cloud, and the sunlight glistens among the tall tree trunks adding its note to a tranquil composition. Signed at lower left. Canvas 30x24 inches. No. 98 SISLEY, ALFRED Landscape French landscape with bridge. Signed at lower right. Canvas 13x11 inches. Purchased direct from the artist. Letter accompanying. WATER COLORS No. 99 0, PASINI, ALBERTO (Italian, 1856-1899) Arabian Gateway. 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