A CATALOGUE OF A SMALL BUT SELECT AND HIGHLY VALUABLE COLLECTION Italian, jfitnrf), jflrmtsh anti Sutclj THE PROPERTY OT AN EMINENT COLLECTOR, Purchased by him in Italy or recently in Spain; or which were formerly in the distinguished Collections of 0 i z. r 1 ' r* r \ . • 7- \ ■ ' • • .* ■ . ; r . • »* • * • «. Welbore Ellis Agar, & Walsh Porter, Esq rs . AMONC THEM ARE A Noble Landscape by Gaspar Poussin, from the Falconieri Palace ; a small Ditto by Domenichino; Three Charming Landscapes by Claude; Two by Both; one Capital Ditto by IIobiuma ; Achilles in the Court of Lycomedes, N. Poussin ; one other by V Pous tn, ami various *Lne Specimens of FRA. BARTOLOMEO, BELLINI, TITIAN, TINTORETTO, BAROCCIO, CARAVAGGIO, L. CARRACCI, GUERCINO, MURILLO, VELASQUEZ, RIBERA, A. OSTADE, WOUVERMANS, V. DE VELDE, G. DOW, Will be Sold by Auction BY MR. CHRISTIE, (BY PERMISSION,) At the Private Picture Gallery in Oxendon Street, On FRIDAY, the 21st of JUNE, 1811, AT ONE O’CLOCK. PRECISELY. * r-»* May be Viewed Two Days preceding, and Catalogues had in Pall Mall Conditions of Sale. V ^ 4 1. JLHE 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 than Is—Above Five Pounds, 2s. 6d. 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 of the Purchase Money: in default of which, the Lot or Lots so purchased, to be immediately put up again and re-sold. V. The Lots to be taken away with all Faults at the Buyer’s Expence, within One Day after the Sale. IV. To prevent Inconveniences that frequently attend long and open Accounts, the Remainder of the Purchase Money to be absolutely paid on or before 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 rc-sale, shall be made good by the Defaulter at thi Sale. "*Ww*k£i « *, .- - nfflia... ono'io ,■ . C ^AL T *AL JLj O dr 27" JE# f Sfc. Sfc. Sfc. FRIDAY, JUNE the 21st, 1811* At the Private Picture Gallery , near the bottom of Oxendon Street . ”D , / P / o Old Stone ... 1 Jl ORTRAJT of a Countess of Chesterfield — Sir Peter Lely.. 2 Portrait of a Lady ( > • b * £ • . Ditto .. 3 Ditto of the Countess of Monmouth Ditto... 4 Ditto of the Earl of Pembroke VVeenix. 5 Goats and Sheep, in a fine broad manner y __ P: di Cortona. 6 Aurora --—--—- t Tintoretto ............ 7 Christ bearing his Cross A. Kauffman.8 The Rape of Helen; one of the best small specimens of this Master Baroccio 9 Holy Family j a well-known composition: engraved ( 4 ) V P. d Sienna. .TTTV.10 Entombment of our Saviour P. Veronese. 11 The marriage at Cana, a small model Domenicbino. 12 The Combat of the Horatii and Curiatii Albano. 13 Charity—delicately finished Carracci. 14 Rape of Europa Poussin.. 15 A Landscape and figures Garofalo... ........ 16 A Holy Family / G.diBellino .17 A Portrait—a little elegant head, scarcely inferior to " Raffaelle /Holbein .18 ^2 Peter Wouvermans.... 19 2/& P. di Cortona .20 A Portrait (see the memorandum at the back of the picture) finished in his most elaborate manner Horses in a Stable—from V. der Pott’s collection Christ and theWoman at the Well—a graceful composition ; the figures drawn with great truth and elegance SO fS Velasquez.21 A Black making Chocolate—a genuine specimen of this < rare Master: purchased . within these three years in N Madrid. From the Collection of the Marquis of Ensenada Velasquez ...22 A fine Specimen of the Master, combining Landscape with other Objects: equally genuine: it is treated with the clearness and silvery tone of Claude Both .23 A Landscape. This Painter, so justly denominated the Flemish Claude, has in this sweet picture introduced all the lightness and elegance of that Master’s manner of pencilling: the tree in the center displays an airy playfulness that is perfectly enchanting, and the whole „ is finely managed Titian...24 Mater Dolorosa. This Picture was presented to the late R. Cumberland, Esq. by the King of Spain at Madrid Fra. Bartolomeo 25 Virgin, Child and St. John : formerly in the possession of Mr. Hope * \ V V \ ( 5 ) Titian.....26 5^ P.di Cortona .27 t /tS' Both .S8 6S Eckhout .. 29 Jo Velasquez. SO Mater Dolorosa. This Picture was formerly in the Bor- ghese Palace at Rome, wb re t was always considered a very fine Specimen: it is full of the most refined expression of grief Venus and Satyr—in his best manner, not unworthy ofN. Poussin A fine Landscape with a Waterfall—painted with truth and great effect An Historical subject painted with rich and fin effect Poi trait of a noble Spaniard whole length very fine J. Steen 31 A Parly at Bowls, and others regaling at a cabaret; an exquisite picture of the Mister for spirit and colour— from the collection of Mr. Walsh Porter 4 IfiO -V V. der Ileyde. 32 A view in Amsterdam, clear and exquisitely finished Raphael.... 33 Hope—a single figure-~a very genuine and precious Bit of the Master /t ^/cr-f-Ys /to /JO L. Carracci.34 Holy Family—an elegant little composition of this Master when he was studying the works of Corregio. For- • merly in the Monti Palace at Bologna Murillo. 35 St. Francis—painted in the fine time of this Master Caravaggio .36 The Incredulity of St. Thomas. This Picture is finely composed, the Countenance full of expression. It may be deemed one of the best Pictures of the Master in this Country Murillo.. .37 A Crucifixion—a finely colored Specimen A. V. d Velde .38 Cattle in a Landscape—painted in a fine bold manner G. Palma .39 Dead Christ and the Maries. This fine Picture in point of Colouring, so near to Titian, and in Drawing and Com* position to L. Caracci, was brought to this Country in 1809, from Madrid, and was purchased there from the same Collection as No. 21 * * J Titian,,*. N. Poussin Hobbima G. Dow. A. Ostade /2-C Guercino ( e ) .40 The Adoration of the Kings. The Holy Family seated under an open shed in a wild Landscape, and (he prin¬ cipal Figure representing a reigning Monarch of the time of the Painter having alighted from white Barb, approaches in adoration, 'lliis Picture belonged to Charles 1. in whose Collection it is mentioned 41 The Infant Moses trampling on the Crown of Pharoah t The classical and refined Taste of N. Poussin, w her in his Subjects of scriptural or profane History, or Landscape, always carries with it a Charm that few other Masters of any School could command. The present Composition is full of interesting and eiega.i Figures, and has always been esteemed one of his finest Works: it is rather in his severe manner of pencilling, which however seems preferred in England. It has been preserved till lately in one of the first Collections in this Country * 42 A Woody Landscape. This Picture was near 70 Years in the possession of-Gordon, Esq. with several other fine Works of the same rare Master. This is one of his happiest Efforts in depicting rural Scenery 43 An Old Woman at a Window holding out a Candle, and Poultry beside her; a Bird Cage suspended above, thro’ the Bars of whicli the Light is thrown with very natural Effect; two Figures are seen in Conversation in an inner Chamber. It is in the best manner of G. Dow, whose ISame is in front, dated 1671. Was originally in iiobit’s Collection at Paris JT* -> 44 Boors smoking at the Door of a Cabaret, a Woman pouring out Beer to them from a Jug, and a Child looking From the Threshold : ihe Characters naturally and pleasingly expressed : the Colouring rich and har¬ monious. F'rom Mr. Tillotson’s Collection—engraved 45 Sampson presenting the Hx>ney Comb to his Parents. The Characters of Age in both Sexes are here beautifully contrasted with a Youth of modest Mien, who in a ( 7 ) graceful Attitude is presenting the Fruits of his ear* liest Exploit. This Picture exhibits the Perfection of Guercino’s Manner, in which Dignify and Breadth are sweetly blended with softness and the richest Colour. From the Aldobrandini Palace Claude.. ,46 iEneas with his Followers shooting Deer on the Coast of Lybia. The Figures are of the heroic Size The Scene represents a fresh Morning, which is indicated by the cool tone of Colour, and by the Clouds catching the reflection of an early Sun. It was the last Picture painted by Claude. From the Colonna Palace 2 /* N. Poussin .47 The Discovery of Achilles. In this Composation, which is managed with great Skill, Poussin has blended the beautiful with the sublime. The playfulness of the Nymphs selecting their bijouterie is admirably con¬ trasted with the cautious Deportment of the crafty Ulysses and his Associates ; the Figures, the Build¬ ings and the solemn Landscape form an ensemble both magnificent and pleasing. It is one of those Pictures of bis middle Time -which aro heightened by a lively shew of Colour. It was formerly the property o't the late W. E. Agar, Esq. and was hung the center Picture in his Dining Boom Du Jardin.. 48 Peasant Children dancing at the door of a cabaret—a pleas¬ ing subject from nature, painted in the best time and sweetest style of the Master Claude ...49 A Landscape of the best Time of the Painter; also one of the A gar collection. It is one of those sultry Evenings in the representation of which no Master ever equalled Claude; the Fore Ground, Middle Ground and Dist¬ ance all bear their due Proportions, and the Eye is led imperceptibly to the Horizon with the same Truth as Objects appear in Nature. The Subject is Etched in the Liber Veritatis 4'* Domenichino .50 Christ and his Disciples going to Emaus. No School has produced more general Talent in the Art of Painting ... l - IP, K [f . *S ..♦ ; ,,V.. ( 8 ) f ' ’ ; Ribera G. Poussin than (hat of Bologna, the merit of its Professors is the Department of History, is too well known and. understood in th.s Country to be insisted upon. In Landscape they were no less eminent, but the rarity of such Works has greatly limited our Acquaintance with the high Excellence of these Masters in this branch. A. Carracci and Dorueoichino chiefly prac¬ tised in it, and with equal success. The grandeur of conception in this Picture, the solemnity of the Objects, and the beauty of the Touch, are every thing to be desired in Painting. This Picture is from Bo¬ logna, and has never before been publicly shewn in this Country 51 Four Philosophers. From the Portrait of S. Rosa being introduced into this Picture, it was improperly termed in Madrid, S. Rosa’s Philosophers. It belonged to the Prince of the Peace; and was a well-known Picture in his Collection. It is painted in a most bold and masterly manner. Some of the Heads little inferior to those in the Cartoons of Raffaelle ,52 A Land Storm. This Fainter of Epic Landscape has seldom produced a more Grand or interesting Work. It was formerly in the Falconieri Palace, where Wilson is kndwn to have studied it, and he has bor¬ rowed from it several valuable Passages. The move¬ ment of the Tree labouring in the Storm, the depth of Tone in the foreground, and the correspondent Sky, in whicli the Prophet appears in the moment of being Translated, are forcibly striking and awful. T is effect is agreeably relieved by a beautiful Sunshine in the middle ground a d distance. In point of force and real grandeur, this Picture ranks with the very finest of the master. FINIS. G.Smeeton, Printer, 17, St. Martin’s Lane. < ‘ r y, V»V *y »Vv k f. ; J OT 'Wj'iVJiM'/'.'.^lfly ***! J % - t r # * r r*V*> r*' #s ' >' ftwin*;*vif 1 ny * *£• izi RfW&xrrj»i^ r >i; J,*-v ynirWiVT tfott&rl&i; iwy**wt-f.Si* : ;*t^', IPW'!'? 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