CATALOGUE 
 
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 ■WyoiCH^nY ORDER OF THE EXECUTORs) 
 
 Messrs. CHRX^E aii^^ M ANSON, 
 
 AT TKEIB. GREAT ROOM, 
 
 8, KING STREET, ST. JAMES'S SQUARE, 
 
 On FRIDAY, MAY the li^th, 1848, 
 ^ '^'^»it)+OLlflrJ|m^ DAY, 
 
 ""^W V AT ONE O'CLOC^^ECISELY. ** 
 
 Ma^S^\iS3Hj<D«^ days preceding, and Catalogues had, at Messrs. 
 .Christie and Mans^n's Offices, 8, King Street, St. James's Square, 
 
 \6^V From the library oJ 
 
 ^Va./a, Frank Sirr.p.on, 
 
CONDITIONS OF SALE. 
 
 I. THE highest Bidder to be the Buyer; and if any (dispute arise between 
 two or more Bidders, the Lot so in dispute shall be immediately put 
 up again and re-sold. ^ 
 
 II. No person to advance less thfgil*. ; above Five Pounds, 5*.; and 
 so on in proportion. 
 
 III. The Purchasers to give in their Names and Places of Abode, and to 
 
 pay down 5s. in the Pound, in part of payment, or the whole of 
 the Purchase-Money, if required ; in *efault of \vhich, the Lot or 
 Lots so purchased to be immediately put up again and re-sold. 
 
 IV. The Lots to be taken away, with all faults and errors of description, at 
 
 the Buyer's expense and risk, within One Day from the Sale ; Messrs. 
 Christie and Manson not considering themselves answerable for the 
 correct description or authenticity of any Lot. 
 
 V. To prevent inaccuracy in deliveiy, and inconvenience in the settlement of 
 the Purchases, no Lot can on any account be removed during the time 
 of Sale ; and the remainder of the Purchase-Money must absolutely be 
 paid on the delivery. 
 
 VI. Upon failure of complying with the above Conditions, the Money deposited 
 in part of payment shall be forfeited; all Lots' uncleared within the 
 time aforesaid shall be re-sold by public or private Sale, and the 
 deficiency (if any) attending such re-sale shall be made good by the 
 Defaulter at this Sale. 
 

 CATALOGUE. 
 
 First Day^s Sale. 
 On FRIDAY, MAY the 12th, 1848, 
 
 AT ONE o'clock PRECISELY. 
 
 MOLINAER. 
 
 1 Buildings on a River — a pair 
 
 VAN GOYEN. 
 
 2 View of Scheveling 
 
 S. ROSA. 
 
 3 Head of a Man in a Turban 
 
 BRAEMER. 
 
 4 Pilate washing his Hands; and the High Priest 
 
 RENDING his Clothes — a pair 
 
 A. DE. VOYS. 
 
 5 A Man and Woman with Fish 
 
CALLOT. 
 
 6 A pair of Military Subjects 
 
 DECKAR. 
 
 7 Buildings on the Bank of a River — a pair 
 
 VAN LUNDEN. 
 
 8 A Village Feast, with figures dancing 
 
 ZUCCARELLI. 
 
 9 A CLASSICAL Landscape, with a waterfall and figures 
 
 ZUCCARELLI. 
 
 1 A Landscape, with horsemen near a river, and a convent 
 
 on a height — the companion 
 
 BERKHEYDE. 
 
 11 View of a Church and Street in Cologne 
 
 GUARDL 
 
 12 The Church of St. Georgio Maggiore at Venice 
 
 GUARDL 
 
 13 The Dogana — the companion 
 
 WOUVERMANS. 
 
 14 A Landscape, with a smith shoeing a horse near a shed 
 
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 ROMBOUTS. 
 
 15 A WOODY Landscape 
 
 KALF. 
 
 16 Interior, with a dead pig 
 
 WATERLOO. 
 
 17 A SMALL woody LANDSCAPE 
 
 BACKHUYZEN. 
 
 18 A STORM, with a ship working off a rocky coast, and 
 
 another at anchor 
 
 BRAUWER. 
 
 19 Interior, with a peasant and a dog 
 
 RUYSDAEL. 
 
 20 An upright Landscape, with figures on a road, lined l)y 
 
 an avenue of trees 
 
 WOUVERMANS. 
 
 21 A Hawking Party, in a landscape 
 
 VAN GOYEN. 
 
 22 A small Landscape, with a town in the distance and 
 figures on a road 
 
IIONDIKOETER. 
 
 23 A Spaniel with a dead Partridge, in a garden scene 
 
 SCHEDONE. 
 
 24 Head of Masaniello 
 
 P. WOUVERMANS. 
 
 25 A Man with a white Horse, halting near a Tree, in 
 
 a landscape, with a dog at his side — upright — small 
 
 C. MARATTI. 
 
 26 The Death of St. Joseph ; the Saviour seated at the side 
 
 of the bed 
 
 K. DU JARDIN. 
 
 27 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^ in. Upright 
 
 P.VERONESE. 
 
 28 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 
 
 PYNACKER. 
 
 29 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 — 
 2 ft. 11 in. by 2 ft. 4 in. 
 

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 VAN DYCK. 
 
 30 Henrietta Maria, in a yellow dress trimmed with lace, 
 
 and a pearl necklace on, the crown on a table beside her — 
 half-length 
 
 TITIAN. 
 
 31 The Reposo of the Virgin and Child, to whom the 
 
 infant St. John is offerinsr the cross of reeds, St. Catharine 
 kneeling by their side, in a richly wooded landscape 
 
 STEENWYCK. 
 
 32 Interior of a Cathedral, with figures — 14 in. by 9 in. 
 
 BREUGHEL. 
 
 33 An OPEN Landscape, with post w^aggons and travelling 
 
 peasants — briUiant afternoon sun — 10^ in. by 6^ in. 
 
 CANALETTI. 
 
 34 View of the Doge's Palace and Quay of St. Mark, 
 
 looking towards the prisons, with gondolas and numerous figures — 
 361 i„. by 22 in. 
 
 CANALETTI. 
 
 35 The Library of St. Mark ; and the Church of Sta. 
 
 Maria della Salute, with figures on the quay — the com- 
 panion 
 
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 WYNANTS, 1664; and A. VAN DE VELDE. 
 
 36 A SANDY Road, with a bank and trees beyond, a gentle- 
 
 man on horseback in the distance, a man and woman rechnin^ 
 under the bank, and a peasant followed by a dog in the fore- 
 ground — 14 in, by 12 in. 
 
 G. POUSSIN. 
 
 37 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 brilhant afternoon sun — 
 26 in. by 19 in. 
 
 L. CARRACCI. 
 
 38 The Virgin reading, holding the Infant, who is asleep, 
 
 in her arms: St. Joseph is behind observing tliem, and two 
 females in adoration on the right — oval 
 
 VAN HUYSUM. 
 
 39 A Vase of Flowers — upright — 20 in. by 25 in. 
 
 HOLBEIN. 
 
 40 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 — 9^ in. by 6| in. 
 
 GUIDO. 
 
 41 Head of St. Peter : he is looking up with his hands 
 
 clasped in an attitude of repentance — oval — 29 in. by 25 in. 
 
REMBRANDT. 
 
 42 Portrait of a man in a rich dress 
 
 VAN DER NEER. 
 
 43 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 the merits of 
 he work. 1 ft. 8 in, by 1 ft. 4 in. C (about). Smith's 
 Catalogue, A^o. 34 
 
 L. CARRACCI. 
 
 44 The Virgin in a red Dress, with the Infant seated on a 
 
 cushion upon a ledge of stone before her, a drapery suspended 
 behind 
 
 BRAUWER. 
 
 45 A Landscape, with three peasants playing bowls near a 
 
 cottage, at the door of which a party are seated under a shed, 
 with finely clouded sky — 13^ in, by 10 in. 
 
 WEENIX. 
 
 46 Dead Ducks and other Birds lying at the foot of a 
 
 sculptured pedestal, in a garden scene — upright — 24 in. by 
 18^ in. 
 
 WEENIX. 
 
 47 A dead Partridge and other Birds — the companion 
 
 A. CARRACCI. 
 
 48 Clytie seated, in a landscape, holding a sunflower in her 
 
 right hand, and pushing a thorn into the side of Cupid with the 
 other hand — circle — 18 in. 
 
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 GUIDO. 
 
 A Sybil in a white Dress, and blue drapery, with a 
 white turban on her head, ornamented with a jewel — upright — 
 25i in. bv 30 in. 
 
 POELEMBERG. 
 
 50 The Reposo of the Holy Family, in the foreground of a 
 
 romantic landscape — 14 in. by 13 in. 
 
 GONZALES. 
 
 51 A Cavalier, and a Lady with an Infant in her Lap, 
 
 seated on the terrace of a chateau — 19 in. by 14 in. 
 
 TENIERS. 
 
 52 A Landscape, with 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 — 
 4 ft. by 2 ft. 4 in. 
 
 VAN DER NEER. 
 
 53 A Dutch Village on the bank of a river, with boats and 
 
 figures with carts on a road in the foreground — moonlight — 
 274 in- by 18 in. 
 
 R. RUYSCH. 
 
 54 An Assemblage of Flowers, consisting chiefly of roses, 
 
 poppies, ranunciduses, and carnartions, 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 
 
 D. VAN BERGHEN. 
 
 54*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 
 
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 R. RUYSCH. 
 
 55 The Companion — a rich assemblage of fruit, consisting 
 
 of five peaches, clusters 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 comjjanion are exquisite prochictions of the pencil. C. 
 Smith's Catalogue, Nos. 17 and 18 
 
 G. DOW. 
 
 56 The Portrait of an elderly Female, said to be the 
 
 M OTHER of the Artist. This picture is painted the size of nature, 
 and is evidently the v:ork of Dow when in the school of Rem- 
 brandt. 26 in. by 21 in. Smith's Catalogue, No. 138 
 
 N. MAES. 
 
 57 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 market, 
 accompanied by a maid^ who is ringing the bell of the house. 
 The scene represents the street of a Dutch town. An excellent 
 jncture, painted loith 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's Catalogue, 
 No. 17 
 
 J. RUYSDAEL. 
 
 58 The Ruins of a Fort : an extensive view over a wide 
 
 expanse of country interspersed with cottages, representing a 
 
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 youth sitting on the wall of a ruined fortification in the foreground, 
 drawing. Large fleecy clouds floathig over the hemisphere give 
 variety of light and shade to the landscape. Formerly in the 
 collections of Mr. Cleve and Sir Geo. Yojige, Bart. 1 ft. 9 in 
 by 2 ft. C. Smith's Catalogue, No. 215. 
 
 W. VAN MIERIS. 
 59 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 two 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 15 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No. 75. 
 
 W. VAN MIERIS. 
 
 60 Tiie 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 15 in. P. 
 Smith's Catalogue, No. 76. 
 
 D. TENIERS. 
 
 61 A Landscape, with boors talking together. The second 
 plan is occupied by a chateau, with towers, opposed in effect to 
 a rainy sky. From the collection of M. Lemper eu, 1773. 
 Smith's Catalogue, No. 161. Sin. by 10. in. 
 
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 D. TENIERS. 
 
 62 A Landscape, with a chateau upon a hill, at the side of 
 
 which flows a river. Three men are in front conversing together : 
 two are seated, and the third is standing. Engraved in the 
 Poulain Gallery. From the collection of Poulain, 1780. 
 Sin. by 10 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No. 243. /V^fr^ 
 
 P WOUVERMANS. 
 
 63 A 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 range 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. 
 
 RUBENS. 
 
 64 Inspiration — represented by a female, clad in a yellow 
 and white mantle, seated, with a large book open on 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 at 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. 
 n in. by 14 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No. 910. 
 
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 A. VAN OSTADE. 
 
 65 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 one hand, while the 
 other is placed on the hand of a female, to whom he appears to 
 have said somethinor orallant, 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 examj)le of the master is en- 
 (jraved by C. Visscher. 10 in. by 9 in. P. From the 
 collection of M. Martin, 1800. Smith's Catalogue, No. 112 
 
 P. POLITER. 
 
 66 A View in a Wood, with a vista through it. The fore- 
 ground 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 to the land- 
 scape. 9 in. by 11 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No. 77 
 
 REMBRANDT. 
 
 67 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 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. d76 
 
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 VAN SLINGELANDT. 
 
 68 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 jActure is finished with the 
 most elaborate care. From the collection of Mrs. Gordon, 1808. 
 1 ft. 4 in. by 1 ft. 6 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No. A^C , 
 
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 69 A Pedlar offering his Wares to a Man and Woman, 
 
 who are seated with two children before a cottage, with a vine 
 trained over them ; a dog is sleeping in front, and a group of 
 figures before a cottage in the background — upright — 17J in. 
 by 14^ in. x}ch-,rJU^ K-^o-s^A . 
 
 D. TENTERS. 
 
 70 The 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 C^ t 
 floor, and a barrow stands at the side. In the back of ihe room 
 are six peasants, around a tire enjoying their pipes. This is an 
 example of peculiar esccellence in its kind, as it exhibits the / o v 
 most expert handling, as icell as skilfjd delineations of nature, I 
 
 and a force and brilliancy of colour, not usually seen in his 
 works. 1 ft. 7\ in. by 1 ft. 1 1^ in. P. Smith's Catalogue, 
 No. 627. 
 
 
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 P. WOUVERMANS. 
 
 71 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 dismounted ; 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. ISJ in. by 20i in. P. Smith's 
 Catalogue, No. S14. l^-^c^ l{-t\lyx'^c\ ^(A/'i>-Lt«-M Ci^^^ ) 
 
 J. VAN OSTADE. 
 
 72 A Peasant, at the Half-door of a thatched Cottage, 
 
 TALKING to a Traveller, who stands on the outer 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, 1 821. From the collections of Count de Merle, 
 1783; M. Destouches, 1794; M. Robit, ISOl. Smith's Cata- 
 logue, No. 13 
 
 A. VAN OSTADE. 
 
 73 A View in the back Court of a House, rendered pic- 
 
 turesque 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 fine had- 
 docks 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 
 
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 pitcher inside r^Ber objects are distrbuted about the place to 
 perfect the composition. This picture may he cited as a model 
 of perfection in objects in still life. From the collection o/' Ifc^ 
 M. he Baron Denon, 1826. 18 in. by 14 in. P. Smith's 
 Catalogue, No. 174 
 
 CLAUDE LORRAINE. 
 
 74 A Herdsman tending Goats. The scene represents an 
 an 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 dr"ess, reclining on a bank, with a 
 crook in his hand, and his dog lying by his side ; his cattle, con- 
 sisting 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. 4 in. by 1 ft. 9 in. C 
 Smith's Catalogue, No. 329 
 
 CUYP. 
 
 74* 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. 18^ in. by 14. in. 
 
 SIR D. WILKIE. 
 
 75 Distraining for Rent 
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 Second Dai/s Sale. 
 
 On SATURDAY, MAY the 13th, 1848, 
 
 AT ONE o'clock PRECISELY. 
 
 Q. MATSYS. 
 
 76 Heads of an Elderly Man, in a dress trimmed with 
 Fur, leaning on a stick ; and a Woman in a white Head 
 Dress by his side. 
 
 P. WOUVERMANS. 
 
 76* Horsemen Halting at a Road-side Inn ; a group of 
 
 three figures with clogs, in the foreground, a valley and buildings 
 in the distance 
 
 MURILLO. Ci^JCi ^32.. 
 
 J 77 Head of a Spanish Girl, her head crowned with a 
 . wreath of vine and grapes, holding a glass in her hand — 
 
 ) upright— Hi in. by 9^ in. ^ }f^^, (,^ /W Vfi^Aii^y^ Z^^/ 
 
 '^ NETSCHER. 
 
 78 A YOUNG Girl, in a white Satin Dress, seated, a 
 
 woman presenting to her peaches on a salver — 13 in. by 10^ in. 
 
 BACKHUYZEN. y 
 
 7S* A small Sea Piece, with Vessels ^cS<^o\ . 
 
 GUERCINO. 
 
 79 St. Jerome seated, writing — a beautiful cabinet specimen 
 
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 RAUWER. 
 
 79* A 8uRGE0N DRESSING a WouND Oil the Arm of a 
 Peasant — a boor looking on behind — 9 in by 7| in. 
 
 VAN DER HEYDEN. 
 
 80 An open Place in a German Town, with a cross in the 
 centre, and a church and convent on the right, from which a 
 procession is issuing. The figures by A. Van de Velde — 
 17 in. by 13 in. 
 
 ^ VAN DER NEER. Mda. 5^6. 
 
 o-vw. 145". 
 
 81 A Village on the Bank of a frozen River, with 
 
 numerous figuies skaiting ; and fishermen hanging up their nets 
 
 in the foreground — 29 in. by 20 in. 
 
 W. VAN DE VELDE. 
 
 82 A Vip:w on the Dutch Coast — calm, with five fishing 
 
 boats lying at anchor in shallow water ; three figures are occu- 
 
 \{{yj^ P^*^^ ^^^1^ ^ small boat on a sandbank in front, a man-of-war 
 
 I » I,it^frc»: lying at anchor in the distance : a warm afternoon sun illumines 
 
 Os^^^ ■ the whole scene. From Lord Vernon's collection. 14^ in by 
 
 12 in. 
 
 W. VAN DE VELDE. 
 
 83 A gentle Breeze, with the tide flowing in over the sands ; 
 
 a frigate is lying to in the offing, and a sailing vessel putting off 
 from it towards the shore ; three men are rowing in a boat towards 
 their fishing vessel, which lies close to the shore. Engraved by 
 Canot 
 
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 L. BACKHUYZ 
 
 84 A Sea View during a fresh Breeze. On the spectator's 
 
 left is a pier with a tiled shed on it, under which are two persons ; 
 three others stand at the end of it. A row boat with two sailors 
 in it, appears to have just quitted the pier, and is approaching 
 the front. At a little distance off, on the opposite side, is a vessel 
 with two masts and sails up, and carrying a blue flag ; beyond 
 which is a ship of war. The low coast, and a few buildings are 
 perceptible in the distance. This is a clear and excellent 
 examijle of the master. Exhibited in the British Gallery 
 in 1832. I ft. 14 in. by 1 ft. 7 in. P. (about.) Smith's 
 Catalogue, No. 120. 
 
 F. MIERIS. (g,<^ ,|^^^ ^^ ^^^) 
 
 85 A Traveller seated on a Bank, with his hat off, and a 
 
 knapsack lying by his side. This is said to be a portrait oj^the 
 (/ artist when young ; and is an admirable j^^oduction of tn& 
 
 ,''•^/^^ master. Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1819. 9 in by 
 
 7 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No. 79 ^(Kt-i^) 
 
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 JAN STEEN 
 
 S6 The Interior of a Room, with a company often persons, 
 the most conspicuous of whom is a fine portly woman, sitting in 
 the centre, with a child sleeping at the breast ; on her right sits 
 a gentleman w^earing a red cap and feathers, whose attention 
 seems to be much excited by the infant, and he is extending his 
 hand, as if to caress it. These are said to be portraits of the 
 artist and his family. A cradle, with a green velvet covering, 
 stands by them ; on the opposite side is an old woman mending 
 the fire ; and on the farther side of a rail are six persons, one of 
 whom is a jovial fellow giving a toast. A brilliant and very 
 effective production. Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1831. 
 2 ft. by 1 ft. 6 in. P. (about.) Smith's Catalogue, No, 161 
 
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 VAN DER CAPELLA. 
 
 87 A Calm off the Dutch Coast, with a sailing vessel having 
 
 a cavalier and lady on board, towards which figures are rowing 
 a boat ; two fishermen are unloading a fishing boat which is lying 
 on a sandbank in front; other vessels are seen tlirouijh a slight 
 haze in the distance. 12^ in. by 13 in. 
 
 P. POTTER, 1645. 
 
 88 A BLACK and white Ox standing near the stem of a tree, 
 
 and a red and white one lying down ; some young willows growing 
 behind. 14f in. by 19^ — upright 
 
 ^^\L ^:f..^;. N. BERGHEM. lUa . Jll^. 
 
 89 Peasants milking Kine. The rural occupation is 
 
 represented as passing on the bank of a river, bounded by a high 
 hill of a round and broken form, clothed in part with clumps of 
 trees and bushes. The principal group consists of two men, a 
 like number of women, three cows and several sheep; one of 
 the former appears to be playing some trick with his companion, 
 at which a woman milking a cow is laughing. 1 ft. 3 in. 
 by 1 ft. 10 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No. 37 
 
 ALBERT CUYP. 
 
 90 Cows and Oxen at Pasture. This excellent work of art 
 
 is chiefly composed of a single hill, bounded on the right by a 
 hedge, represented under the appearance of sunset amidst rainy 
 clouds. A herd of cows and oxen are distributed over a meadow, 
 forming the foreground of the picture ; eight of them are lying 
 down, and a ninth, of a red colour, stands with her back to the 
 spectator, and the remaining one stands in a reverse position 
 to it. A herdsman and a boy are behind the latter animal. 
 2 ft. 3 in. by 2 ft. 2 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, No. 16. 
 
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 J. and A. BOTH. 
 
 91 The MusipAL Muleteer. A view in Italy, represented 
 
 under the effect of a fine summer's day. On the right is a chain 
 " of rocky hills^ which recede into the distance ; their sides and 
 Rfct.^^. summits are abundantly clothed with bushes, and a clump of 
 trees conceals in part the hill nearest to the spectator. Upon a 
 winding road are a muleteer seated sideways on his beast, playing 
 on a guitar, and a herdsman approaching with two oxen. Con- 
 siderably beyond these, at the turn of the road, is a man on a 
 mule, driving before him another mule. The left exhibits a more 
 open country, watered by a river, on the bank of which are two 
 men angling. From the collections of M. Danser Wyman, 
 1797; and — Crawford, Esq., 1806. 1ft. 6^ in. by 2 ft. 2 in. 
 SmWis Catalogue, No. 20. "Sco/U^Uuc/c Sc-^^i P^-jOc." 
 
 JAN STEEN. 
 
 92 A Company of Villagers in a Room. Among a group 
 in front is seated a young woman, whose face is seen in a profile 
 view, and her attention directed to an elderly man, who is politely 
 paying his respects to her, taking off his hat, and apparently 
 inviting her to be his partner in a dance. From the collection 
 of Lord Charles Toumshend, 1824. 1 ft. 2 in. by 10 in. P. 
 Smith's Catalogue, No. 131. -^clU^ 
 
 /f^.-: ' A. VAN DE VELDE. 
 
 93 A Meadow, in which are three cows and two goats ; one 
 of the former, marked with grey and white patches, is rubbing its 
 head against the trunk of a tree; the other two cows, one of 
 which is of a red, and the other of a dun colour, are lying down 
 on the left, ruminating; one of them has its head over the other's 
 back. Nearer the front is a white goat ; the remaining animal 
 is on the right, 1 ft. l^ in. by 1 ft. 5^ in. Smith's Catalogue, 
 No. 48. 
 
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 G.TERBURG. 
 
 94 A Lady singing. The subject is composed of a young 
 lady and gentleman; the former attired in a blue jacket bordered 
 with ermine, and a white satin petticoat, is seated on the right, 
 seen in a front view, playing on a theorbe, and accompanying 
 the air with her voice ; her eyes at the same time are directed to 
 the cavalier who sits on a table listening to the music ; upon the 
 table, which is covered with a Turkey carpet, are a music book 
 and a watch. From the collections of M. Lormier, 1 763 ; M. 
 Marigny, 1781; and M. de Calonne, 1788. Exhibited in 
 the British Gallery in 1832. 1 ft. 4 in. by 1 ft. 2 in. P (about). 
 SmitJis Catalogue, No. 25. 
 
 PETER DE HOOGHE. 
 
 lUa. 
 
 A View in the back Court of a House, having an open 
 door at the end of it, with an ascent of two steps to enter a 
 garden. Near the centre of the cour" is seated a gentleman, 
 about to enjoy his tankard and pipe, with which a woman stand- 
 ing before him has provided him, and whom he has invilsed to 
 take a glass, and which she is in the act of drinking ; at the 
 same time a child is crossing the court with a pot of embers 
 in her hand. This excellent picture was painted in the 
 artist's best time, and possesses in an eminent degree the in- 
 teresting charm of deception, for which is best works are so 
 much esteemed. 2 ft. 4 in. by 1 ft. 11 in. C. Smith's 
 Catalogue, No. 30. 
 
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 N. BERGHEM. 
 
 96 The Ford. A landscape, exhibiting a baiTen scene, with 
 a mass of rocks on tlie right, clothed with bushy trees : a shallow 
 stream flows across the front ground, through which a female, 
 wearing a scarlet skirt, is about to pass, followed by a man on a 
 laden ass, who is preceded by a yellow cow ; two goats, a dog, 
 and three cows, are in advance of the woman in the water: a 
 bright clear day pervades the scene. From the collections of 
 M. Braamcamp, 1771 ; and Lord Gtvydyr, 1829. 1 ft. 2^ in. 
 by 1 ft. 7 in. P. Smithes Catalogue, No. 34. 
 
 g^^^. 5.13 RUYSDAEL. 
 
 97 A Landscape, with a cottage among a noble group of 
 oaks, before which are two peasants reposing, and a woman at 
 the cottage door ; a corn field with a barn beyond, and a group 
 of guelder rose and other shrubs, with a broken wheel in the 
 foreground. 26^ in. by 21 in. 
 
 A. CUYP. 
 
 98 Cattle on the banks of a Pond. The composition con- 
 sists of five cows, two of which, of a bright red hue, are lying 
 down, and the others are standing in the water. The herdsman, 
 accompanied by a girl, stands near some rocks at the side, with 
 a long stick on his shoulder. Upon an eminence, on the opposite 
 side, are a shepherd standing, and a woman seated ; and a few 
 sheep browse around them. A fine evening 1 ft. 4 in. by 2 ft. 
 P. Smith's Catalogue, No. 17. 
 
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 J. VAN OSTADE. 
 
 Ih(^r. 
 
 99 A View of a little Country Inn, at which a gentleman 
 ^^ has just arrived and dismounted from a grey cob horse : his 
 
 /j A A back is turned towards the spectator, and he appears to be giving 
 his orders to a man who stands before him, with a cane in his 
 hand ; a trough with hay in it is placed before the horse : the 
 hostess is at the door, taking up a child which has clung to her 
 knees, as if frightened, and a peasant sits on the other side of 
 the door, filling his pipe. At the end of the house, and leading to 
 an adjoining cottage, is a flight of stone stairs, with two children 
 at the foot, and a woman sitting down spinning, and a man 
 standing by her side at the top of them A pig, a dog, and some 
 fowls are near some rude buildings, or sheds, on the opposite 
 side : in front is a basket, lying on its side. The steeple of a 
 church rises above the second cottage, and some trees are 
 standing at the end of the buildings Signed, and dated 1649. 
 From the collections of Prince Gcilitschin, Paris, 1825 ; and 
 Joseph Banchard, Esq., 182G. 30 in. by 24 in. C. Smith's 
 Catalogue, Ao. 56. 
 
 A. VAN DE VELDE. 
 
 100 Oxen and Sheep at Pasture, andthe cow herd reposing 
 The scene is distinguished by a large elm tree on the right, at 
 the foot of which are four sheep ; two of them are lying down, 
 and a third is rubbing itself against a tree; an ox of a dark 
 colour stands by, and the cow boy is reposing on the ground 
 near it. More towards the front is a second ox, of a bright red 
 hue, lying down, and a third is seen some distance off feeding. 
 A rustic hovel occupies some rising ground on the right. — Evening. 
 This is an ejcquisitely icrought production. 1 I't. 1| in. by 
 1 ft. 4j in. C. Smith's Catalogue, No. 12. 
 
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 W. VAN DE VELDE. 
 
 101 A Sea View, represented under the appearance of a 
 
 breeze, and approaching rain. The nearest object to the spec- 
 tator is a small boat with five men in it, beyond which is a lugger 
 carrying three square sails, and still more remote is a fishing boat 
 under main sail and jib : two ships of war are on the opposite 
 side, and others are seen in the distance. This is an admirable 
 example of the master. 1 ft. 4 in. by 1 ft. 3 in. Smith's 
 Catalogue, No. 76, 
 
 VAN DYCK. 
 
 102 Portrait of the Wife of De Vos when about thirty 
 
 years of age, of a fair complexion and dark hair ; she is habited 
 in black figured silk and a beautiful lace tippet ; one hand rests 
 on the arm of the chair in which she is seated, the other is 
 placed on her lap. This is one of the artist's matured produc- 
 tions, painted at a period xohen fame alone was the object of his 
 pursuit. From the collections of Henry Hope, Esq., 1816; 
 and G. Watson Taylor, Esq., 1823. Exhibited in the British 
 Gallery in 1822. 4 ft. 2 in. by 3 ft. 4 in. Smith's Catalogue, 
 
 A^. 356. ^^x )4^ixu (tvuiu-caxOx.. (.(.;!) 
 
 K. DU JARDIN. 
 
 103 An Italian Landscape, with a woman and a boy 
 
 standing in a pool of water, with a laden donkey, an ox, and a 
 dog : a white ox and two sheep are lying near a fence of reeds 
 a convent on the side of a hill in the distance; and two trees 
 in front aie illumined by a brilliant afternoon sun. 19^ in. 
 by 15^ in. 
 
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 A. VAN OSTADE. , .^ , . ^ 
 
 104 The Interior of a rustic Cottage, with a party of 
 
 four boors disposed round a table, at cards, the nearest of whom / 
 
 to the spectator wears a sheepskin jacket ; another of the com- 
 pany appears to be talking to a woman, who stands on the 
 farther side of the table ; and a third is seated on a triangular V^ 
 stool ; three other figures are seen in the back of the room. A / 
 dog lying in front, and a great variety of objects distributed 
 about the place, complete the picturescue effect of this admirable 
 picture. Signed, and dated 1655. From the collection of 
 M. Montribloucl, 1784. 19 in. by 16^ in. P. Smith's 
 Catalogue, No. 83. ^ CJ^^o^d . 
 
 (^. 
 
 HOBBEMA. l^aiyx 
 
 105 A Landscape, representing a richly wooded country, with 
 
 a pond in front, overgrown with flags and_^other weeds. A clump 
 
 r y of two trees, of rich and ample foliage, and the trunk of a decayed 
 
 . 2--/ oak, stand on the rugged bank of the water ; beyond these the 
 
 eye looks into a deep forest, through which is perceived the ^^ 
 'y^^'^^ distant glimmering of sunshine. On the opposite side, or left of /^ 
 the picture, is a winding road, on which is a man and a boy 
 standing in conversation with a woman, who is seated at its side ; 
 -o^^>^ ^ ^^o other persons may be observed in the wood. A clear and 
 IV^O) beautiful sky lends an additional charm to the scene. From the 
 
 collection of Mrs. Gordon, 1808. 2 ft. by 2 ft. 8 in. P. 
 Smith's Catalogue No. 17. * 
 
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 P. WOUVERMANS. 
 
 106 Halt of Cavalry : an encampment in a hilly land- 
 scape, viewed under the aspect of cold cloudy weather. In the 
 
 I foreground are a party of military, who have dismounted from 
 
 their horses, two of which stand in the centre of the front ; the 
 
 ( nearest, a fine grey, (seen in a side view,) has a velvet saddle on 
 
 his back, with pistols in the holsters, the rider of which stands on 
 
 r^l \- '^'' its farther side : the other horse is of a brown colour : to tlie left 
 
 of these are three soldiers round a fire, two of whom are seated 
 
 "a the other stands with his back towards it. In the opposite side is 
 
 a poor cripple, begging ; and a little retired from the front, are a 
 woman with a child in her arms, on horseback, preceded by a 
 man, also mounted ; these are receding from the spectator : 
 beyond them are a soldier, with a pack at his back, and a bag- 
 gage waggon ascending a hill, on the summit of which, and 
 about the centre of the view, are two tents. Engraved by Le 
 Bas. This is cm excellent picture. 14 in. by 17| in. P- 
 Stnith's Catalogue, No. 380. 
 
 P. WOUVERMANS. 
 
 107 Halt of Cavalry. A halt of four horse soldiers near 
 some tents on the left, the nearest of whom has dismounted from 
 a o-rey horse and is holding the bridle, whilst a man lifts up one 
 of its fore feet ready for the smith, who is preparing a shoe on 
 the anvil, at the side of which lies a dog asleep ; behind the 
 smith are a woman with a child : another woman stands at the 
 side of a horse whilst its rider drinks : one of the soldiers, on a 
 prancing dark horse, is looking towards a trumpeter blowing his 
 instrument ; on the opposite side and a little distance from the 
 front, is a blind man, led by a boy with a dog ; and in the dis- 
 tance are seen a river and some tents. Engraved by Beaumont 
 12 in. by \7\ in. Sjnilh's Catalogue, No. 3S\. 
 
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 D. TENIERS. 
 
 108 The Interior of a Cabaret, with a partition on the 
 
 right forming an angle in the room ; in the front of this is a party 
 of five persons grouped round a httle table ; two of them are 
 playing at cards, the others are enjoying their pipes and looking 
 on. One of the players, sitting nearest the spectator, appears to 
 be the curate of the village, being dressed in black, with a white 
 pendant collar ; his adversary, an old man, is seated on the 
 opposite side of the table, with the cards in his hand and a jug on 
 the ground by his side. The company are overlooked by an 
 old woman from a little window above. In the opposite side o 
 the room are various culinary objects, and a dog lying asleep ; 
 beyond these is a woman frying cakes, and two persons observing 
 her ; at the end of the apartment is a man going out at a side 
 door. This is a picture of the first quality, both in comjjosition 
 and colour. From the collections of Sir L. Dundas, Bart. 
 1794; and Edwd. Coxe, Esq., 1807. 1 ft. 6 in. by 2 ft. li in. 
 P. Smith's Catalogue, No. 353. -^ 
 
 N. BERGHEM. 
 
 109 The Musical Shepherdess. This beautiful pastoral 
 scene represents a bold rocky country, under the appearance of 
 the close of day. The rustics have ended their labours, and are 
 recreating with music and dancing. A group, composed of two 
 peasants and a like number of women, occupies the foreground ; 
 one of the latter, attired in a blue mantle, is railv strikinsf a tarn- 
 bourine and dancing to the music; her companion, in a yellow 
 dr^ss, sits near her ; the shepherds also are seated, and^one of 
 tbem appears to have ju&t ceased playing a pipe which he holds.- 
 The goats are browsing near them. Painted in the artist's most 
 fascinating style. Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1839. 
 1 ft. 2h in. by 1 ft. 4^ in. P. Smith's Catalogue^ No. b7. 
 
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 GERARD DOAV. 
 
 1 10 A Lady, elegantly dressed in a green silk corset, bordered 
 with fur, SEATED, PLAYING on 11 ViRGiNAL, which is placed on a 
 table covered with a Persian carpet ; some music books lie on 
 
 ■j ■ the table, and a violoncello stands against it in front. The lady 
 
 "S^- ^ is represented sitting at a window, the curtain of which is drawn 
 
 ^W it^v up on one side. A company of three persons and a servant 
 waiting on them, are seen in the back of the room. Descamps 
 mentions this picture, which was then in the collection of the 
 Marechal cTIssenhein, 1754, ' From the collections of Count 
 du Bary, 1774; Prince de Conti, 1777 ; Geldermeester, 1800; 
 and N. Desenfans, Esq., 1801. Exhibited in the British 
 Gallery in 1821. 15|in. by 12^ in. P. Smith's Catalogue f 
 No. 4.5. 
 
 RUBENS. 
 
 111 Portrait of the Baroness de Vicq, or Virg, of fair 
 
 complexion and light hair, seen in a front view. The neck is 
 
 J I J/^ ' adorned with a full broad ruif with a serrated edge ; she has on 
 
 ' P a black silk, with slashed sleeves ; a rich cross, composed of 
 
 1 ^.^L ' '^ • iewels, adorns the front of her bosom, and a chain falls below it. 
 
 . r ^.'f An elegant portrait, of great jnirity and brilliancy of colour. 
 
 (LIoL. 1^0 From the collection of the Right Hon. Lady Stuart. 
 
 ' * yj? V 2 ft. 5 in. by 1ft. 9 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, ^^6^ 2S&. /(^ A 
 
 CLAUDE LORRAINE. 
 
 112 Mercury lulling Argus to sleep with the Music of 
 
 his Pipe. The subject is introduced in the foreground of an 
 open and finely undulated country, distinguished by the 
 remains of a temple of the Doric order, composed of several 
 cohimns, and situate among trees on the right; in front of this 
 are seen the wily god, bending on one knee, playing on his 
 pipe, and Argus lying on the ground before him, listenting to its 
 somnific and dulcet sounds. lo and two goats are reposing near 
 
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 them, and other cattle are in the adjacent meadow. On the 
 left stands a beautiful chestnut tree ; beyond which the view 
 extends over a hill to a river, bounded by monnfains. The 
 appearance of a fine clear morning gives additional charm to the 
 scene. Painted for M. Bafont. Etched, with variations by 
 Claude, and engraved, No. 1 in the Choiseid Gallery. 
 1 ft. 10 in. by 2 ft. 2 in. C. Smitlis Catalogue, No. 150. 
 
 (kM 
 
 A. VAN OSTADE. 
 
 113 A Country Fair. This pleasing scene exhibits a per- 
 spective view of the street of a Dutch village, with detached 
 cottages on each side, the nearest of which to the spectator stands 
 on the right, with a company of peasants in front of it smoking 
 and drinking : among them may be observed a boor in a pink 
 jacket, sitting on a form, and another standing behind him, with 
 his foot on the seat, smoking his pipe ; their attention is directed 
 to an old man at their left, playing a hurdy-gurdy, accompanied 
 by a boy on a fiddle : on the right of the two peasants is a jovial 
 fellow, seated in an arm chair; a woman leading a child is at 
 the door of the house, and a peasant is at its side, near whom is 
 a boy amusing himself with a dog. On the opposite side of the 
 picture, the eye looks up the street to the booths of the fair, 
 around which are assembled groups of figures. This capital 
 picture possesses, in a high degree, the rich hannonious tones of 
 colour, and truth of gradation, which distinguish his best works 
 From the collection of Lord Rendlesham, 1806. 17| in. by 
 24 in. Smith's Catalogue, N'o. 139. 
 
 K. DU JARDIN. 
 
 114 A ROCKY Glen, with a cavalier standing by the side of a 
 white horse, which is drinking at a clear stream ; a dog barking 
 at a goat ; which is splashing in the water two sheep feeding at 
 the side ; and an attendant in a red dress is coupling two dogs 
 together : a lofty mountain rises in the background. Dated 1660, 
 18 in. by 14 in. 
 
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 REMBRANDT. 
 
 1 15 The Artist's Mother, when about eiglity-three years of 
 age, having a portly and strongly featured countenance, seen in 
 nearly a front view. She has on a white cap of the ancient 
 Dutch form, a dark gown, and a large white ruff. This well 
 coloured and vigorous work of art is signed, and dated 1634. 
 Engraved in mezzotinlo by J. Stolker, and in line by J. de Frey. 
 From the collections of the Chevalier Erard, 1832 ; and the 
 same proprietor, 1833. 2 ft. 2 in. by 1 ft. 10 in. P — oval. 
 Smith's Catalogue, No. 490. 
 
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 HOBBEMA. 
 
 116 A View in Westphalia, representmg a richly wooded 
 country, distinguished in its composition, on the left, by the 
 ruins of a house, beyond which is a large clump of trees on a 
 high bank, surrounded in part by a stream of water, which is 
 crossed by a rustic bridge : a little way from this stands a 
 cottage among trees, and on the same side is seen the spire of 
 the adjacent hamlet rising above the trees. The opposite side is 
 rendered picturesque by a pondj fringed with flags and other 
 weeds. The figures which animate the scene, consist of a man 
 angling, another crossing the bridge, and a man and woman in 
 conversation. 2 ft. by 2 ft. 9 in. P. Smith's Catalogue, 
 No. 18. 
 
 G. METZU. 
 
 iMCv. 
 
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 ) 
 
 117 The Fainting Lady : a lady dressed m a scarlet jacket, 
 trimmed with ermine, and a white satin petticoat, sitting in an 
 arm chair in the middle of a room, apparently overcome by 
 languor or sleep ; at the same time her maid, who is seen farther 
 within the apartment, is warming a bed for her mistress. A fine 
 cat, most exquisitely painted, and a silver utensil, are on the 
 foregroinul. This is a perfect gem in art, of superlative 
 
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 excellence and beauty. From the collections of M. Hemskirk, 
 Hague, \770 ; M. S. Van Alpen, 1810; M. Creme, Rotterdam, 
 1816; and M. ScMmmelpenninck, 1819. 1 ft. 3 in. by 
 1 ft. 1 in. C. Smith's Catalogue No. 6. 
 
 W. VAN DE VELDE. 
 
 118 A View on the Coast of Scheveling, under the effect 
 of a light breeze, and a rippling sea. On the left is seen a Dutch 
 lighterman, with her mainsail reefed to the mast ; a small boat 
 
 /f^ at her stern, and another on her starboard with five men in it ; 
 
 y beyond her are a number of vessels receding in succession into 
 
 the distance. The opposite side is distinguished by a line of high 
 sand hills, on which are several persons ; and close to the margin 
 
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 v^ 
 
 ^^^^-^"""^ of the sea is a waggon with four persons in it, drawn by two 
 ^ n . ■■ horses, towards which a man with a package, and a boy, are 
 >hl rN' \^^ going* A fishing vessel, and three small boats full of persons, 
 are on the same side, near the shore. This is a clear and 
 highly finished picture. Dated 1659. From the collection 
 of _ Crawford, Esq., 1806. 1 ft. 7 in. by 2 ft. 1 in. C. 
 Smith's Catalogue, No. 75. 
 
 J. RUYSDAEL. 
 
 119 A Forest Scene: the view exhibits the skirts of a wood, 
 ^^ around which flows a wide expanse of water, on whose surface 
 
 fy/j~^ grow luxuriantly the lotus and other aquatic weeds. On the 
 
 / right is a withered beech, projecting from a rugged bank, and 
 
 ' //M^yv bending over the water: beyond this the eye looks upon rich 
 J clusters of oaks and other trees, of luxuriant growth and ample 
 foliage ; in this part may be observed a shepherd driving two 
 sheep. On the opposite side, the view extends over the lake to 
 some barren hills. A clear and beautiful sky, diversified with^ 
 masses of light fleecy clouds, offers a fine contrast to the rich and"\ 
 umbrageous foliage of the forest. 3 ft. 9 in. by 4 ft. 8 in. C. 
 Smith's Catalogue, No. 313. 
 
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 J. VAN HUYSUM. 
 
 120 A HANDSOME Vase, of a yellow hue, decorated with a 
 
 C^ bas-relief of boys, containing a rich variety of flowers, among 
 
 / which may be noticed roses of divers colours, pionies, the 
 
 >? hyacinth, iris, tulips, hollyhocks, poppies, ranunculuses, auriculas, 
 
 / and African marigolds, &c. &c. At the base of the vase lie 
 
 sy^/v^ bunches of purple and green grapes, and peaches mingled with 
 
 a cluster of roses, some carnations and convolvuluses, and a 
 
 chaffinch's nest containing five eggs. This capital picture is 
 
 painted on a light ground, and is a splendid prodtiction of art. 
 
 Signed, and dated 1736 and' 1737. 4 ft. 5 in. by 3 ft. C 
 
 (arched). Smithes Catalogue, No. 20. 
 
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 J. B. GREUZE, 
 
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 ^$1) 121 A YOUNG Female, with light auburn hair, and a blue 
 
 kerchief round her shoulders, seated with a Basket of Eggs in 
 
 HER Lap, and a couple of young Pigeons in her H A^D: a 
 
 . ^y^ cage, in which is seen another pigeon, stands by her side. The 
 
 M'^^i/^ figure is seen to the knees. An excellent production. From 
 
 I rp ] the collection of — Wilkinson, Esq., 1828. 2 ft. 7 in, by 1 in, 
 
 (j P (about). Smith's Catalogue, No. 7b. 
 
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 CLAUDE LORRAINE. 
 
 122 The enchanted Castle. In accordance with the 
 romantic title, this capital picture exhibits a noble edifice com- 
 posed of ancient and modern architecture, standing on the 
 extreme verge of a rock in the centre, witii the sea flowing 
 ,- around its basfe. The interval between the castle and the spec- 
 
 /jftifty tatoi- presents broken ground overgrown with bushes, amongst 
 which thrive a few young trees ; from here the view extends on 
 the right over rising ground to the distant hills. The com- 
 position is further aided by a beautiful clump of trees of various 
 kinds rising from a bank on the left, the tones of whose verdure 
 
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 give effect to the receding landscape. A female (styled in the 
 index to the " Liber Veritatis," Pysche) is seated in a contem- 
 plative attitude on the right of the foreground : this figure was 
 probably intended to personify Melancholy, whose moping mood 
 assimilates with the solemn gloom of the twilight which pervades 
 the scene. This highly poetic production was painted in 1 664, 
 for the Constable Colonna, and was subsequently in the possession 
 of Mr. Davenant, Dr. Chauncey, and M. D. Cahnne. 
 Engraved by Byrne. Again in the collection of Walsh 
 Porter, Esq., 1810. aft. 10 in. by 5 ft. 0* in. C. Smith's 
 Catalogue, No. \^2. [h CyvJ^^js^'] 
 
 VELASQUEZ. 
 
 123 Portrait of Prince Balthazar, of Spain, in a black 
 dress ornamented with silver, his right hand resting on the back 
 
 /^"^Ir^./^l^' of a chair, his left hand on the hilt of his sword. \^ | ^\("G\f( 
 
 n DOMENICHINO. 
 
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 124 St. Cecilia. This masterpiece unit be recognised hy 
 
 
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 the beautiful engraving by Sharpe. F^ Y^ajS^ 
 
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 MURILLO. 
 
 125 St. Thomas distributing Alms to the Poor : a priest 
 
 behind him holds his mitre and a cross ; a beggar leaning on a 
 
 /(Y3 a staff" is looking up with reverence to the Saint, who is placing 
 
 , / money in the hand of a half-naked figure seated in the fore- 
 
 1%^ //*-~^ around : a mother with two children is on the right, about 
 
 to leave; and three other figures seen in the background. 
 
 4 ft. .1 in. square. ^/o^,,, ' U K ' 
 
 FINIS. 
 
LONDON: 
 
 Printed by WiLLiAiw C'-owes and Sons, 
 14. Charing Cross. 
 
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