r «AA LIBRARY NO. M. Knoedler & Co. TSE) 14 Bast Sith Se. Rey ae New York ACC. mn KING COLLECTION. | a any English and French Masters. | ie ee by Mr. David H. King, jr., ‘exhibition at the American Art Galleries. mdeissohn Hall on «the evening of Friday, h 81, and of antique furniture, Oriental rugs, Stohings, engravings and watercolors, which will = disposed of on thea afternoon of the same day at 0 objects in the collection we may dismiss the remark that -the old. furniture teludes, “some beautiful pieces and that a few of the prints: Pre Worthy of notice. The paintings, on the other require more specific description. They are ly portraits, canvases of the decorative char- “r which has of late been so popular among the lthy owners of stately dwellings In city and i ry. A good deal. of this sort of thing has strayed into the auction room. within the last ten years, but not often has a collection so good as Mr. King’s been brought.to the hammer. , #t has its unedifying spots. Of the two Mignards | Only one, the “Catherine Mignard,” is ‘worthy of ‘that imposing seventeenth century courtier. The big Wargilliere, “The Marquise ce Lafayette,’’ is |Randsome enough in its way, bat it is not half so )§000 as the far less “important” “Duc de Pen- {Uhievre’’ or the ‘Madame d’Henin.’”’ Among the ‘three Lelys, too, there is only one, the ‘‘Mr. Lenevs, “Alderman of Norwich,”. which is. a first rate ex- @mpie of ths painter. But the great strength of ‘this: collection resides in the fact that there is (“Rothing in it actually bad, and that the majority of / the portraits it contains are of an unusual degree of | lence. One does not need to rank the “Sir Patrick Blake’ with: Sir Joshua’s masterpieces in: order to find it interesting.. It is, after all, one of his characteristic things—a pot boiler, perhaps, but Only such a pot boiler as he could have painted. ( The two other portraits from his brush, ‘‘Lady | fefah Banbury” and ‘‘Mrs. ‘Hales,’’ likew!se give a. fair if mot precisely. triumphart account of them- selves. Romney's ‘‘Mrs. Clarke” leaves us cold, and | i: $0 does his “Thomas Thornhill.” So, again, does his “Lady Hamilton as Bacchante,” but we. find pleasure in the pure grays of his ‘“‘Miss Lockwood.”’ | Out of the. four Raeburns we would choose “The, | Duke of Portland’ and the ‘Portrait of a Gentle- “man.” The latter, a small study of a head, is a masterly piece of modelling, and it has all of Rae- i i ote Hmpidity in the tones. Single specimen of Beechey, unremarkable but. | good, is in the collection, and Hoppner comes off | Gainsboroughs revive the witchery we associate “with: that shining name. There is an equal num- eer: of portraits by Lawrence, and of these only “the “Duchess of Buckingham” and the ‘Master “Kenwood © Shaw’’ seém to us’ of any moment. “Asnong: the Frenchmen, in. addition to those al- @ latter’s “Marquise de Breteuil’’is a capital isco ‘of French art, graceful, ‘elegant and irre- ‘sistible In its refined artifice. The Nattlers are “not any of them as resplendent as we have known ‘products of his brush to be, but all three of them are lovely, polished things. Mr. King has three seventy paintings, which will be sold’ he ) place where they may now be seen. The miscel- -wWell in his “Lady St. Asaph’’; his ‘‘Portrait of a, .Gentleman” is uninteresting. None of the five. a ay noted, we must, cite Nattier and Drouals.« a portraits by by Vigee Le Brin, and two of them’ the “Marquise de Saffray’’ and the “Mme. Vestris,” are entirely charming. The first of these is, ins deed; a perfect illustration of the accomplished lady’s fashionable art. We have nothing to say in admiration of the “Portrait of a Lady” giver to Watteau, but we would take leave of this col} lection in a friendlier strain, not only for the sake of the fine portraits at which we have glanced, but for the sake of a further handful cf good old pict: ures by Pourbos, John Russell and John Crome, and, the group of modern paintings, in which there are some fine things by Corot, Fromentin, Ribot) | Monticelli, Harpignies. and other noted Muropeans.) THE KING COLLECTION SOLD. SEVENTY PAINTINGS BRING MORE | THAN $200,000. Tae ‘Top Price $18,009, rok Aattier's “Comtesse - p’Argenson”—Miauve Sells for Gnly $G,300—Prices as a Ruie Low—Rae- burn’s ‘‘Miss Macarincy” for $10,560 The collection of early English and French portraits and Barbizon and Dutch rict 1res, belonging to David H. King, Jr., were sold at auction last night by Thomas E. Kirby of the American Art Galleries. The sale took place at Mendelssohn Hall. The total for the seventy paintings in the collection was $201,035, which i is said to be considerably short of the amount which it was estimated they would bring. As a rule the prices were not high. Jean Marc Nattier’s portrait of the Comtesse D'Argenson, depicting the lady seated with a dog in her lap, brought the top price of the sale. It was started at $5,000 and ad- vanced quickly to $10,000. From that ‘point the bidding was between two dealers until J. D. Ichenhauser got it at $18,CC0. Mr. King is reported to have paid $62,000 for the painting. Sir Henry Raeburn’s portrait of Miss ‘Macartney brought $10,5C0 and his portrait of Master James Haig $9,000. One of the ‘surprises of the cale was the low price paid ‘for a Mauve entitled “Holland Meadows,” which was No. 58 on the catalogue. Every one expected the painting would bring $10,000, if not more. Bidding on it started at -$5,000 and quickly ended when $6,500 had been reached, at which price it was ‘knocked down to W. G. Phillips. The following is a list of the pictures sold, the prices and the names oi the buyers where obtainable. 1. “Le Paysan,” se atl Théodule Ribot; Poi As Ghapman 100 62.0 oh sab aot cae ei $700 2. “Portrait of Mr. Romilly,” Str Thomas Lawrence, P..R. Ate Jules Ochme.....: $60 Bg. “At Cairo,” Eugéae Fromentin; H. Mf. i SEENON SON hs alba eer ee een aes womens ae 950 4, “Portrait of Catherine Mignard,” Pierre Mignard; H. B. vote Ce is oie ates @ altel ea 2,500 5. “Moorish Horsemen,” Eugene Fromen- tin; Emerson MeMill AD ase ate es 1,500 6. “Moonlight on the Yare, Norwich,” John Crome (called “Old OR 2 Sule id's Raslendofear . ; APR a HBacohaate,” John Opie, R.A. Payn ~ Whitney “Portralt of @ Lady,” Antoine Watteau: H.W, Payne: .02: ey of Nugent the “Painter,” . Jqnn 2,R.A.:New York Coop¢rative oon Dee James Haig,” Sir Henry Base ; San Duin, vA Be Be kOlINS noc: sey fay , 900 | “The Duke of Reichstadt,” Sir Thomas | Lawrence, P.R.A.; Payne Whitney... 3,500 | . “Portrait of Miss ‘Seoit,” Sit Thomas TIAWTENCE, eecbt (Als aiiaiatts siicihs Gilbin Deon alee ; “Master. eecod Shaw,” Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA, Be POMer yo 1,475 | .“Pne Princess de Condé, “ Frans Porbus; ca Pe ere Mary ear it Rare tarts CaN kNaliem lala gs $50) . ‘Lady Chariotie de Montmorency, x Phii'ppe de Cham patne sara es hoi. 7390 20. “Queen Charlotte,” Thomas Gains- ~ borough, R. A.; Eugene Fischoff...... 2,150) . “Sir. Francis P. Bourgeois, RECA Sir William Beechey, R. A.; H. W. Page. ay 100, 22, “Dr. Richard Vagteie una tains - borough, R.A.) Mrs. H. W. Sibley..... 1,850 . “Portrait of a Gone John Hop- | pner, R. A.: Mrs. &. Pope Sampson.. 550 | #4. “Madame D’ éain,” Nicolas de Largll- j Soktdre: James: DW. Cutiine.5 252 7020. 2,000 . “Portrait of Mrs. Clarke,” George Rom- | TREY ESA eae ey al VON 1,400 | 26. “Madame Scarron,” Pierre Mignard Psire Witham Vian Orme oui eis 9C0 | . “Madame Elizabeth de France, sister of Louis XVI.," Mme. L. E. Vigée Le Brun; Files GRAIG So ee Pn 2,725 | 28, “The Marquise de Breteuil,” Germai | ' Jean Drouais: Emerson McMillin, eaiee kes 1,700 | 29. “Queen Marie. Lescinska,” Charles | » André Vauloo. ees aay 0 650. | 80. “Lady Sarah Bunbury,” Sir Joshua | Reynolds.P.R.A.:Sir William Van Horne . 2,100 __ | ' 81. “Madame de Noailies.” Nicolzs De Lar- ;\. gilliére; George Arents, 8 (yaork Pa oii SOLO w ZOO | - 82,*A Normandy. Pasture,” Mme. Marie Dieterle; Jules Oehme oi. eee. 2,750 Neh Baa) Garden Party,” Adolph Montecelli; —~ 1,250) BA. “Thomas Thorahill, Esq.,”. George ! “Romney, R. A.; Emerson McMillan... ., > 1,000) 85. “Portrait of a Young Gentleman,” John Russell, BR. A.; Max E. Bernhelmer.. 875) ' 86. “Mme- Vestris,’ »"Mme. L.. E. Vigée ‘Le | MRP RDN foreman Gone saci t, wie ahiay areal wee’ Ahora Wate wees 1,850 | 87. “Lady Samwell,” Cornelis Janssen; R. att Mall MeCormick : cf 590 | 88. “Princesse De Polignac,” Anicine Vestienl; WPOBE DA NRUNEZET oii voce reiues cue es 1,900 | 89. “Portrait “ i; Gentleman, hells Henry | Raeburn, R sJ oseph Pullttzer........ 400 | “Mme. De ecient vean Mare Noittier: OST eH ISOIIE (5's betsy sob ale Halt seca ue +€0) | ‘ Sienna Henry “Harpignies: Jules MP OTBO Mee ocak igiate Aeon te mish AE ae 1,650. | 42, “Lady St, Asaph,” John Hoppner, R.A... 2,500 | . “Character. Sketch of Mrs. Siddons,” Thomas Gainsborough, R. A.: Charles SP RIOMARGLOT cues c oe Cy ke We ace ie aa 1,000 44, eer Jules’ Dupré; Eugene Glenzer OED Seer reins aeabricys wieneian haan Ieee: 7,400 45. Le verrait of a Lady,” Thomas Gains- MOEOU CI RA Ae aaa Wate ereon elias 500 | 46. Landscape, eipha Francois Daubigny; WG PAMipg sy oo ON k oA Tua oe 8,800 47. “Portrait of a Young Girl,” Mile. Jeanne Philiberte Ledoux; New York Cooper- MATA VIOT ASOGLO LM Goes 6 pe esis eel anpet me auee 900 48, “Near Ville d’Avray,” J. B.C. Corot: Aa LOOT Me SON 2 su ee ag 5,225 49. “Sunset on the River,” Henri Harpig- nies: Scott & Fowler) ooo ya ,150 50, “The Heart of the Forest,” N. V. Diaz: RIVERO TE. Ui CDR Ua anit curSt ar an 2,050 | 51. “The Due ce Penthiévre,” Nicolas de Pane Verer DIRE in ey nw ahh ite let 2,000 | §2. “Lady Hamilton as Becchante,’ "George Romney, R. A.: Pi Sf ial 3 en 8,500 63. “Henriette de Boeebon Gant Duchesse | d’Orleans,” Jean Marc Nattier: ©. I. Pk Pe PASE Cis RGA da A Sa a 4,000 | 64. “Portr. it of a LS tahe w wiewad * Thomas Gainsboruugh, R. A. 1,600 85. “Mr. Leneve,: Alderman of Norwich,” 4 Shr POter: Lely yee eg 4200 56. “Portrait of Miss Lockwood,” George Romney, R, « Pt epee neces 67. “The Duchess of Rutland,” Sir Godfrey Kineller: James D’W. Cutting......... 8,050 58. ‘Hollana Meadows,” Anton Mauve: | PRIUDS Sued. weiss Mane ere natn: a 500 | “the Santee of Halifax,” Sir Godfrey Kneller: Jesse Straus . “was knocked down to Ansan RL ($300. Of the ten rugs sold the to they brought a total of $201,085. Wiese ae Mie wes ale see ACat Oe Coe ae 8 6 ee wee ew “she rick Blake B Betis. ay mold. Be a” Sn Seni Ai The antique furniture, rugs, e water colors and other objects. co in the collection were sold at the A Art Galleries. yesterday aftern ‘realized a total of $17, 879. The ‘furniture brought good prices on the _AVen tian table with carved ornamer for $200. Two old En brought $380 and $400. ieee tab pe se ae was paid be si uis armchairs, which went Mr. Fields for’ $570. vent A Queen Anne secretary bbolecuae broug! at was paid for a grand agra ca which was «PRB B ay by Miss ome $490. D. H. KING COLLECTION’ 1S SOLD FOR $218,914 Portrait of Comtesse D’Argenson by Nottie Brings $18,000, SIR WicVAN HORNE A BUYER nett Gets Big Part of the Antiques—Several Paintings Go to Harry Payne. Whitney. ele Pe. J dj * Risa See RI PS te Oat OTR Mendelssohn Hall was filled ha even- ing at the sale of the fine collection of pictures belonging to David H. King, Jr. There were only seventy canvases, Lut! This with the afternoon sale of antique fur- niture, rugs, etchings, &c., ran the rote) up, to), $218, 014, The highest price of the evening was $18,000, which was paid by J. D. Ichen- hauser for a portrait of the: Comtesse d'Argenson by Nattier. One of the most exciling. sales of the evening was that of the Raeburn portrait of Master James Haig, which went to H. B. POlne for $9,000, ene | The prices. ‘of’ the alone with. their purchasers as far as siven,, follow: a nye ahi ie he ae Sir. Joshua’ Réey- — lia Van Horne 2, 100. J puareliiens: seeps aio aet Be Marie. ‘Die- i 8 ob Low 2.750. olphe onticelli; i. 4 a Raa: eet ies 1,250: ‘George Romney; - Val oo By Se! be 90.594 29.8, 20 ntleman—John a tad 6 Aviad ae Mae Vigge Le esti: ¢ 1) ange Sraikigee breik abe ene : 1,900. Bir meni Bates - Weppner! HO oy eae ee 2.500. Siddons—- | | da sade beam : bedi 7,400, ainsbor- \ Beak Tee see BRNO . eoeeawvreeeeee 8,800. i AAT APS Jeanne a “New York Co-oper- Ag. B. coo jorot; A. 1/6 SER . a 6,225) Henri ‘Har genes; “nc tt oN | 1.150 eae S ats 900, | a Ticola de Hae Sean) ee eae 2.000 ~ Bacchante—George ; Ww. PAayneiy vs s5es 2% 8.500) ye eT Aa RE alll 13a eu i, Rey ES Aig si Cae i) 7.900 Ee FAD nd—Sir Godfrey " c Sra “Cutting... ... 3,05: rollan .M aa vs—Anton Mauve; W. G. la De os aN see eee eae 6. he Fone ess laa ‘Halifax Bi Godfrey — neller; barge ERP OURS oad tate Lane S| 900 ‘The Duchess shuskingham—Sir. ‘Thomas igen ote dae pee. en ci ai 6.400 ukes 0: umber a ria—Sir i Peter Hon Sane ee : 700. ‘The oer. @ Argenson—Jean Mare_ Nattier; J. D. Ichenhauser........ "18,000 Portrait ‘of Miss Macartney—Sir Henry. — Raeburn; Mr. Hitchcock. ..... +e... .. 6 .10,500 Mrs. Hales, nee Chaloner—Sir Joshua is ynolds: Bugene Fischhof..........5. 8.750 ‘The Countess of Carlisle—Sir ‘Peter Plas - Max E. Bernheimer...... treaty 1.200 ‘The Duke of: Portland—Sir Heriry.” Rae- burn; suas OGMINE S SVG . aaeta 2.500 \Henrietta, Weer of Orleans; ‘Adrian Hanneman; H. Stanley .... 700 The Marquise de Latavette—Nicolas ‘de _largilliere;’ George ... hed REO Dy ‘The Marquis de: ‘Saffray—Mme. Des EB. si PEt RNR SEM doh i650 64 foul banter aloe 5,700 ‘gir Patrick aud 4 Bart.—Sir | Joshua on Bree eer a eer Ma dics Gah ha 9p, mike at heim sane a reagan ae 1.050 Sir William Nia Horne, the Canadian ‘art collector, was one of the largest buy- ers at the afternoon sale. A pair of Ital-+ jan Renaissance columns went to him for $340, a pair of Corinthian pilasters for $140, a pair of urns, Italian antiques, fer ‘£90; a couple of marqueterie chairs. for ay and for a Louis XVI. arm chair, 200. ak K a . , F oS Phillips, Mendelssohn Hall 1 Cowde as Nev 3 _ Before rai Connoisse Urs, ‘Collec- 2 a ea and, Buyers, | ea ‘ PORTRAIT, $8 000 That Was tor Price of Eventi, but Large - Sums Were Paid for ‘Other Fa- mous Canvases, Mendelssohn Hall was crowded last evening. as rarely before in its history at! the auction of the pictures owned by Mr. David HH, King, Jr. A constant stream of carriages and automobiles unloaded throngs of men and women in evening dress for an hour previous to and after) the beginning of the sale at half-past/ % eight o'clock, The gallery was as crowded as the auditorium; and the. back room had. to be thrown open to accommodate the throng, ‘The sale, while it did not reach the total) of Mr; King’s previous sale on February 18, 1896, or $272,730, was a remarkable one| and closed - ‘with a total of $201,035 for Seventy canvases, This, added to the total of $17,879 obtained for Mr. King’s furniture, water colors, prints, engrav- ings, &¢c., at the American Art Galleries yesterday afternoon, makes a grand total Tor his collections of $218,914, The’ sale, which was conducted by Mr. Phacrias ®. Kirby, of the American Art Association, was full of surprises. Some canvases, notably a fine example of Mauve, but of his earlier period, which it had been confidently expected would bring $20,000, sold for $6,500 to Mr. W. G. while a full length portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds of Sir Patrick Blake, not an interesting example, went for the yi figure of $1,050 to Mr. Cutter, of Buf- On the other ‘hand Mr. J. D. Ichenhauser paid, presumably for a eustomer, $18,000 for “Natttier’s half length seated portrait of. the Comtesse ad’argenson, and a Mr. Hitcheock paid $10,500 for Raeburn’s seated portrait of Miss Macartney. Mr. Adolf Lewisohn paid $6,400 for a. beautiful half length seated portrait of the Duchess of Buckingham, attributed in ihe catalogue to Sir Thomas Lawrence, but which ‘had more the quality of. a Beechey or Harlow. The large and showy lhree quarter length portrait of the. Mar- quise de Lafayette, attributed to Largil- here, and which it was estimated would| bring" some, $10,000, was secured, it. was SHAG by. Mrs. George Bliss, for The full length and charming portrait of the Marquise de Saffray, standing by ther harp, went’ for the comparatively bow fig- sel of $5,700 to an unknown buyer through Chelsea, an agent, ~ notably high prices in addition to “nationed of the sale were $7,900, unknown ‘buyer through Mr. agent, for Romney's portrait, = | eee “a2 $8, 500, again for a Rom-| M or a ‘Raeburn, a. standing portrait of Master Haig, by Mr. HH. Williams; $7, which figure ugene ‘Glaenzer. dealers, obtained | a fine example of “Sunset ;’’ , paid iby A. ‘otoh ¢ for a tender little Corot, wri and $5,200, paid for Sir’ Peter: ‘Lely’s. usual three-quarter length standing por- trait of Mr. Leneve, Alderman of No with something of the quality of Dyke, by an unknown buyer, f Williams, an agent,’ — Among the collectors and buyer ent were all tthe leading dealers William Van Worne,: Henry Payne, ney, Payne Whitney, - James De Wo Cutting, Thomas Perkins. Charles Tai Cincinnati; Adolf? Lewisohn, Herbert, a. terlee, Dr. Duncan Emmet, Ben: jamin Porter, ‘Colonel Franklin Bant ett | Mrs. George ‘Bliss. SOME OF THE NOTABLE ‘SALES. : Several of the buyers concealed. their 4 identities, purchasing’ under assumé¢ at names or through salesmen, Stanley, Will jams and Chelsea were some of the: hames| : employed. The pictures that soldi for $1,500 or ‘over,! with title, artists, buyer's names, when obtainable and price for which sold, nihtet| as follows:— cae “Portrait iCatherine Mignand,’? P, Mignard; ; H. B. Wiltame: 05) see eee .' $2,500 “Moorish ‘Horsemen’? EH. (fromentin: H. Ie os ois aha ae ona ae ee ee ..» 1,600 “Portrait of a Lady,’’ John Russeil; Peis OMAR, 005 oO ae es rae tee gare “1,625 | esl of a Wady,’? tA. "Wiatteau: i. We 4 an CO Te ST Se , 4 “NTA ter James, Haig,’’ Sir Henty Raeburn; cd H. LOM yy. ssancaca te gab Ge ale seu eet aden 9,000 “The Duke ot Reichstadt,”’ Sir Thomas ee Lawrence; Payne Whitne a SS ue Pe Cote aera 3,500) “Portrait of Miss Sicott,’? Sir Thomas Law: rence; |A. Tooth & onsy : uy our eees ages 2,950 “Queen ‘Charlotte,’ T. Gainsborough E. PASCO, ily Wy ee ete 2, 150 “Sir Francis P. Botrgeois,’” ‘Sir “William Beechy: Hi W., Payne, oy se0iy a. so. eee nee 4,000. “Dr. Richard Warren,’ T Gainsborough; Myss 1H. OW), SiDIey ite sec eens aie area enn eal 1,850 “Portrait of a Gentleman,’’ J. Hoppner; | (Mrs, ‘1. (Pope ‘Siampsom.. 6.2... ew ee eee 1,050 “Madame d’Fienin,’’ N. te angilitere: J. dhe TW. Cuititinigs i. oe S cease sees 2,000 ‘Madame Elisabeth cle France, ” ‘Sister | ‘Louis Hoe leel ” Mme. Vigée Le Brun; Jules | (Qrefh. tn: ee kiele wie ste be ple ea els tle ees 8 * & jee ew ele be @! 2,775, “Mar hae de Breteuil,”” G J. Drowais; Gin Bano “Lasebnaa,™” C.K "Vilons O “Queen Mat esc ’ aa Piootih So SOUS. 6 eae wets ey oe ee ee we ole « 1,650) tiady Sarah ‘Banbury ,’" ‘sir ‘Gostia Rey- William Vian dtorne.... Pearle arate nce ulede iN Marie’ Diatevie; aoa Tiles Oehime yess ces even ce seye cesta ge TH ‘Madame Vestris, Ae Mme. Vigde “Le Bran} eur A. Sitanley (awent) cc eee ses e ence eters j85t “Princess de sina A. Vestiier; Joseph ness PPUEtwel ee ee ese pene et ek ene wes Pa lca ‘Madame fie Roissy,’ M. Nattier: u es Gog BACHE 5 cides ya's Eales pie Bale cme # ee owlm Male pads « “Pandscape.’ ” Fy Garpienies; J. Oeh: 1,650 ey Se ‘Asaiph,’’ J. Hoppner; H. Soanley hal CAPOTIE) eee ele hg ate are en ee ai ner eng 2,500, 8 + J,, Dupré: IB. Glaenzer & Co... 7,400 a tse of a se Mle i. Gainsborough ; Hw. Hoo MATSURI cc 5 hie ela dor ela W one eco etn moreno goede 2,000 “Tandseape,’’ C. FB. Daubignuy; WwW. 5S. Phil- aionp| sito: Soom, IRI Ore oh Grane stor eicstone ca Ns NC Ae aes “Near Mes ad "Avray, oT BC. Corts : ae Tooth & SONS... cee reese cpeeee see tes nes ‘| “Phe Heart of the Yorest,’ NoMa Diaz; Pe J. OCRMO, . 2 ee ye ede see ries aaa ed: ,050: “Dine de baat Lott N. de ‘Lang a hae! (Mr. George (@@ent) cee yee ee sete ye asia. | ‘Tady Hamilton a f “Bacchante,’’ G. Rom- 8 500! ney: Et W. sls nae se pleats bin ‘ VK y “Duchesse ouicane) J. M. Nattier; ae ie e oni PEROT Ol aie ie niohe gs Rian BI Raa ich de Ke 1000, “Portrait of a Gentleman, I. Galusborong 4 ead A. Stanley (agent)... 6 ieee eee eb es wets s 4:00 “hr. Geneve, Aidterman of Norw fey? Sir a Peter Lely; M. Williams (agent)... wed pin e's Os MD “Portrait of Miss Lockwood,’’ G, pominctal ne AL, Williams (aient) pin le eects eee | hee inane a total of ‘by Mr: Kirby for 212 nabs A ie an aS nglish ward- idridge or another old robe, Mr. J. R. Robinson ueen Anne secretary bookcase. ne buyer $375 for a sideboard. Van Horne secured for $340 talian. Renaissance columns. figure obtained ‘for the furni- paid rel Mr. i Field for six ru s ar. ai ed campet went for [, R. Robinson, and another aoa Miss Lorenz, as ricea of. Ne etchings were ‘ires of St. Johns,”’ jafter S$ picture, sold to TenoRnIS: and a fine impression of Fost: ” of the Thames : Manning for $75. ne ater colors, which sold for low figures. ts ‘ Portrait of Countess d’Atgen- “son Sold for r$18, 000—Many Prominent Collectors. Were Among the Buyers Present ee Seventy buintiniene the Riie calleetiag ‘brought $201,035 ®at) Mendelssohn Hall last evening. It was a fascinating auction sale. The anglomaniacs said that the art of France was namby-pamby. The exquisites said that it was incomparable. Nattier’s portrait of the Comtesse wu Ag genson brought $18,000, the highest price of the evening. And so the exquisites won. ‘The buyer was J. D. Ichenhauser, who. bas a beautiful home at Hyde Park Terrace, in London. j Titles of pictures, names of painters and buy eos and prices are as follows: “Le Paysan,’”’? Ribot, F.. A. Chanman, $700; “Portrait of Mr, Romilly,’’ _ Lawrence, Julius Ovenine, $360; At Cairo,’? Fromentin, H. Stercuson, $950: “Portrait of Oatherine Mignard, Miguard, H, B. Hollins, $2,500; ‘ Moorish pe mene? pomentin, Emerson McMillan. $1, 500 ; “Moonlight on the Yare, Norwich “Old ome,’ jada I Reichensderfer, $425 ; “me Giudecca,’ Boudin, Hugene Glaenzer & (,, $41,125; Seana on the Oise.’ Delpy, Judge J. O, Gray, $825; “M. de Nanteuil-Lanorville,’’ Pagnest, A. Tooth & Sons, $350; “Portrait of a Lady,’’ Russell, Julius Oohme. $i, 525 ; “fBaechante,’’ } st be ney, 800: ‘Portrait of a Lady,’’ Watteau, Harry Payne ‘Whitney, $3,500; ‘Portrait. of Nugent — Painter,” Opie. New York Co-operative Society $625: ‘Master James Haig,’’ Raebuin B. ‘Hollins, $9,000;*''Duke of Reihstadt. 4 Lawrence, ‘Payne Whitney, $8,500; ‘Portrait of Miss 8 cott,”? Lawrence, A, To oth & Sons, $2,950; ‘‘Master Kenwood Shaw,’’ Lawrence, Benjamin De Porter, 1. 475. “princess de Conde,’”’ Porbus, H, Stanley, ($960; “Lady Charlotte de Montmoreney,”” , Champagne, HK Stamey, $750; Queen Charlotte,” Gainsborough, Eugene Fischhof, $2,150; “Sir Francis . P. Bour- geow’, Ry, A,,? Beechey,. Harry Payne Whitney, $4,100; “Typ, Richard Warren,’ Gainsborough, Mrs. H, W, Sibley, $1,850; ‘‘Portrait of a. Gentle- man,’ Hoppner, Mrs, Pope Sampson. $1,550: “Madame d’Henin,’’ ‘Largilliere, J. De W. HE wut: ting, $2,000; ‘Portrait of Mrs’ Clarke,’ Romney, FE. Stanley, $1,400; “Madame, Scarron,’? Mignard, | Gir William Van Horne, $900 “Madame Elisabeth de France,’ Virgee Le ‘Brun, dinltus’ ‘Oehme, $2;725; “Marquise de Breteuil,’ Drouais, Emerson Me- | Millan, a 700; “‘Queen Marie’ Lescinska,’’ Vanlog, A. Tooth’ & Sons, $1,650; ‘‘Lady Sarah ‘Bunbury,’ Reynolds, ‘Sir William Van Horne, $2,100,; ‘*Ma-, dame de Noailles,’? Largilliere, Geo. Arents, Jt, $1,250; ‘‘A Normandy Pasture,” Mme. Dieterle, Julius Oehme, $2,750; ‘“‘A Garden Party,’’ Mon- ticelli, H, Stanley, $1, 250; ‘‘Thomas Thornhill Msq.,’ Romney, BE, McMillan, $1,000; ‘Portrait of a ace Gentl eman,’” Russell, Max E, Bern- heimer, $8 tet y Vestris,’”’ Virgee Le Brun, H tes 1,85 a Samwell,’ mre Bee i, eburn, | ep Fale $1,400; ““Madam: ce de Roissy,’’ Nattier, a Jules S. Bache, $7, 600 ; fc Julius Ochme, $1,650; ‘Lady St. Asaph,’ Hopp- ner, H. Stanley. $2,500; ‘Character Sketch of Mrs. ‘Sida ons,’’ Gainsborough, Cc B. Ale: a: 1,000; Sunse,’ Dupre, Eugene Glaenzer 7400; “Portrait of a dy,”? Gainsborough H, Willems, $2,500; “Landscape, ay ubign $3. 800: Pay Mpa of a died Gir ” Mile oux, $00: Ville ied Mei $5.225: “Sun-, BNO Am As < Li] + . ON FREE VIEW DAY AND EVENING AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES MADISON SQUARE SOUTH, NEW YORK FROM SATURDAY, MARCH 25rn, 1905 UNTIL THE DAY OF SALE, INCLUSIVE THE KING COLLECTION UNRESTRICTED PUBLIC SALE AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES ON THE AFTERNOON OF FRIDAY MARCH 81st AND AT MENDELSSOHN HALL ON THE EVENING OF FRIDAY, MARCH 3lsr f' fa i Gah Sousa ro CATALOGUE EAA 9) OF rn ? : EARLY ENGLISH AND FRENCH PORTRAITS BARBIZON AND DUTCH PICTURES ANTIQUE FURNITURE AND OTHER ART PROPERTY Mr. DAVID H. KING, Jr. TO BE SOLD AT UNRESTRICTED PUBLIC SALE ON THE DATE HEREIN STATED THE SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED BY MR. THOMAS E. KIRBY OF THE AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION MANAGERS NEW YORK: 1905 nha Duy ae usw y ‘ \ HS Oa 2 arama De Pes AMAL y's Press of J. J. Little & Co. Astor Place, New York — t } araliiug Jad CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. The highest Bidder to be the Buyer, and if any dispute arise between two or more Bidders, the Lot so in dispute shall be im- mediately put up again and re-sold. 2. The Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid which is merely a nominal or fractional advance, and therefore, in his judgment, likely to affect the Sale injuriously. 3. The Purchasers to give their names and addresses, and to pay down a cash deposit, 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. 4. The Lots to be taken away at the Buyer’s Expense and Risk within twenty-four hours from the conclusion of the Sale, and the remainder of the Purchase-money to be absolutely paid, or other- wise settled for to the satisfaction of the Auctioneer, on or before delivery; in default of which the undersigned will not hold them- selves responsible if the lots be lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed, but they will be left at the sole risk of the Purchaser. 5. While the undersigned will not hold themselves responsible for the correctness of the description, genuineness, or authen- ticity of, or any fault or defect in, any Lot, and make no War- ranty whatever, they will, upon receiving previous to date of Sale trustworthy expert opinion in writing that any Painting or other Work of Art is not what it is represented to be, use every effort on their part tc furnish proof to the contrary; fail- ing in which, the object or objects in question will be sold subject to the declaration of the aforesaid expert, he being liable to the Owner or Owners thereof, for damage or injury occasioned thereby. 6. To prevent inaccuracy in delivery, and inconvenience in the settlement of the Purchases, no Lot can, on any account, be re- moved during the Sale. -%. Upon failure to comply with the above conditions, the money deposited in part payment shall be forfeited; all Lots uncleared within one day from conclusion of Sale shall be re-sold by public or private sale, without further notice, and the deficiency (if any) attending such re-sale shall be made good by the defaulter at this Sale, together with all charges attending the same. This Con- dition is without prejudice to the right of the Auctioneer to en- force the contract made at this Sale, without such re-sale, if he thinks fit. 8. The undersigned 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 em- ploying careful carriers and packers, they will not hold them- selves responsible for the acts and charges of the parties engaged for such services. Tue AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, Manacens. THOMAS E. KIRBY, Avcrioneer. SALE ON FRIDAY EVENING MARCH Slst, 1905 AT MENDELSSOHN HALL BEGINNING PROMPTLY AT 8.30 o’cLOCK No. 1 AUGUSTIN THEODULE RIBOT 1823—1891 SeeeweAN 7 Of) haha THE head and shoulders of a sturdy old peasant, his wrinkled and weather-beaten face suggesting a long life of toil and exposure, alleviated by his sense of humor and his love of the good things which come in his way, this temperament indi- cated by his small, twinkling eyes, his thin, mobile upper lip and the general cast of his features in form and color. The head is in three-quarters view to the left, and in full, strong : light falling from above. He wears a medium-sized black felt i hat, a collarless coat with large buttons, a white neckerchief and a brown waistcoat. _ Signed at the lower right, Risot. Height, 2134 inches; width, 18 inches. No. 2 SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. 1769—1830 PORTRAIT OF MR. ROMILLY THE figure of a gentleman seated in a mahogany easy-chair upholstered with yellow plush. His right elbow rests on the arm of the chair, and in his left hand he holds an open letter. The figure is in three-quarters view to the right. He wears a dark gray coat with full roll collar and a white neckerchief. It is painted on ivory, and the head is somewhat larger than the ordinary miniature. Height, 10 inches; width, 8% inches. No. 3 EUGENE FROMENTIN 2/. de of, vtriept ee oa % Si Pt ee ay, J i Ky ty ete ‘ ei ai \ a ‘ wo y £ 4 AT CAIRO 4 © ’ ed a ae ies \ ier 3 ee hy He . wp A poo. of water gleams in the broad shadow which covers the sandy waste of land in the foreground. In the middle distance is a corner of the town with a great square tower rising above the trees, and a high wall showing here and there under the lofty palms. On the right is a broad passage of sunlight illu- minating the plain, with a line of buildings and sandy hills be- yond. The sky is covered with a thin veil of vapor in the soft, warm light of the afternoon sun. Signed at the lower left, Evc. FRoMENTIN. | Height, 914 inches; length, 15% inches. No. 4 / PIERRE MIGNARD y i 1610—1695 4 ty _ be a E : Fl, (ee Hla ‘a, “ PORTRAIT OF CATHERINE MIGNARD THE head and shoulders of a comely young lady in full face with the body turned slightly to the right. She is dressed in a loose gown of blue satin clasped at the bosom and on the arms by rich brooches, a white full-sleeved chemise trimmed with lace and draped over her left shoulder, and a wine-colored silk mantle. Her dark hair frames in natural masses the oval of her face, with its naive expression of mild, innocent surprise. A. few wild-flowers are arranged in the hair, falling over a pearl-ornamented comb above her right ear, and a ruby in a narrow gold setting is placed just above the parting on the forehead. The background is a simple tone of brown. The sitter was the daughter of the artist, and afterwards became the Comtesse de Feuquiéres. No. 5 Vi | EUGENE FROMENTIN he 1820—1876 i: : j a, | AAA ATER © i MOORISH HORSEMEN A CAVALCADE of Moors is galloping along a pleasant valley among the foothills of a range of mountains. They are mounted on spirited animals of various colors, and wear a variety of gay costumes. One of them carries a small red, yel- low and blue banner, which floats at the end of a long shaft. ___ In the distance the jagged mountain summits, with here and there a gleaming spot of snow, form the horizon under a sky which is partly covered with soft gray clouds. The sunlight | falls strongly on the horsemen, and casts deep but luminous shadows on the right and left of the foreground. Signed at the lower right, Euc. FRoMENTIN, 26% itis AG Mee M X ei mae” a \ Height, 91% inches; length, 151% inches. ye ay * No. 6 JOHN CROME (caLteD “OLD CROME”) 1769—1821 SY | te (hL- thew MOONLIGHT ON THE YARE, NORWICH THE mirror-like river extends across the foreground, and on the left is a sandy point with a few small buildings in an ir- regular group and a fishing boat or two moored to the shore. The full moon is showing itself above a bank of clouds on the right, its light shimmering on the water below and bringing the sandy point into strong contrast against the sombre sky beyond it. Across the river is seen the town in the mysterious light dominated by a great church tower, which rises high bove the line of buildi above the line of buildings. a ue oF Baa 9 inches; length, 17 inches. —— <<<“ + No. 7 ~~ SS ee LOUIS EUGENE BOUDI 1824—1898 # a ate . THE GIUDECCA, VENICE. B as 4 Ulatrracr Gy. THE gently rippling waters of the canal refloct the broad, dif- fused light of the sky, the trees on the right of the picture, a barca with its load of passengers, and the hull of a great yel- | low-painted brig, which is the prominent object in the compo- a sition. On the right beyond the trees are a group of red-roofed buildings, and numerous boats moored alongside the quay. On _ the left is a church with a large portico, a dome and a cam- panile. A flock of birds hover in the sky at the upper right. a tO Natt mc Sn | Signed at the lower right, VENiseE, E. Boupin, 795. Height, 18 inches; width, 15%4 inches. ai Burne bos ’ No. 8 Oi Be DRE Yy Contemporary y Wy () SUNSET ON THE OIE o/ ‘ate ts a if A CHARACTERISTIC river view in a well-known region of France, the favorite source of many motives for the landscape painters. A broad, placid river flows from under the distant hills through the stone archway of a bridge, and around in a broad sweep to the right foreground. On the left two washer- women kneel by the water-side, resting for a moment to watch the movements of a flock of ducks, which swim toward the land. In the middle distance a village and, across the river, an — irregular row of poplar and other trees form a broken and interesting sky line. It is the hour of early sunset, and the glowing disk is disappearing behind the purple hills in the dis- tance. The quiet water reflects with mirror-like distinctness the tree forms and the warm and varied tones of the sky. Signed at the lower right, C. H. Detpy, ’99. Height, 2014 inches; length, 31% inches. ei No. 9 A. L. CLAUDE PAGNEST 1790—1819 M. DE NANTEUIL-LANORVILLE A CHARACTERISTIC type of a French gentleman advanced in years, but vigorous and alert in mind and body. He is seated in three-quarters view, with his head turned over his right shoulder, and his eyes turned still farther in the same direc- tion; is dressed in a bottle-green coat with rolling black velvet collar, nankin waistcoat, white shirt collar, stock and jabot, and wears a red and white ribbon in his buttonhole. He is smooth shaven, after the fashion of the period, and his gray hair, arranged with almost studied negligence, frames his high forehead and partly conceals his ear. The half-humorous expression of the eyes, increased by the irregularity of the black eyebrows, is echoed by the lines of the thin lips, which are on the verge of a smile. Height, 24 inches; width, 1934 inches. Oy Opeth Wane No. 10 JOHN RUSSELL, R.A. 1744—1806 if) f PORTRAIT OF A LADY %. Wetarank v Pastel THE head and shoulders of a young lady with her pet parrot by her side. She holds her right hand over the head of the bird, which, perched on a stone pedestal, turns his head back, spreads his tail and flutters his wings. Her powdered hair is dressed in wavy masses high above the forehead, and falls low on the neck behind. A single pear-shaped pearl hangs from her left ear. She wears a white satin décolleté gown with short sleeves over loose tulle, and a thin pink scarf or shawl draped over her left shoulder. Her head is in three-quarters view to the left, and is inclined toward her right shoulder, the dark eyes following the same direction. Signed at the lower right, J. Russet pinxt., 1776. Height, 24 inches; width, 18 inches. No. 11 JOHN OPIE, R.A. 1761—1807 aaa V gee THE introduction of the attributes of a mythological charac- ter in portraits of women gave to the artists of the eighteenth century the opportunity and the excuse for flesh painting which the costume of the time did not offer, and in this study of a young girl, with a few leaves in her hair and a leopard skin around her shoulders, Opie has been able to display the richness of his palette in flesh tones and to prove his mastery of the effect of strong light and shadow. The figure, which is seen to the waist only, is in three-quarters view to the left, and the light falls strongly from the upper right, casting deep but luminous shadows on the face and neck, and bringing out the flesh in strong relief against the deep-toned background, the dark auburn hair and the leopard skin. A corner of thin white drapery is thrown across the bosom, accentuating the form and giving value to the adj acent tones. Awnrty wiht Height, 29% inches; width, 2414 inches. No. 12 ANTOINE WATTEAUW. | Th Vangent 1684—1721 } he iy anne4 aly pve PORTRAIT OF A LADY A LIFE-8IZED head and shoulders of a rosy-cheeked lady, with the lofty head-dress affected in the last quarter of the eigh- teenth century. Her hair is dressed to a high point under an open lace cap with a pink and white striped ribbon, the cap being covered with a net veil which passes under the chin. She wears a white silk jacket with full sleeves trimmed at the neck and arms with brown fur. The head is in three-quarters view to the right, is slightly inclined in the other direction and is strongly lighted from the upper left. The inchs: is a simple graded tone of warm gray. Height, 21% inches; width, 17% tnches. From the Lyne-STerHENs Collection, London, and the Jutxrs Porcts Collection, : ° Gans shoo Paris, Jy % 3, o OR K « o at ee een 4 y ina t An.e1/— S ; iu { \ Ww Tid No. 13 JOHN OPIE, R.A. ¥> (, 4 1761—1807 7. . fr | PORTRAIT OF NUGENT THE PAINTER Tue head and shoulders of a man in early middle age in three- quarters view to the left. He is dressed in a snuff-brown coat with high velvet collar, a white lawn stock, and sits in a red- covered chair with both hands clasped on the edge of a large book, which rests upon his knees. The head is inclined toward | the left, and the eyes look in the opposite direction. The abun- _ dant brown hair is of moderate length, and frames a face _ vivacious in expression, refined and thoughtful in type. The _ background is a broken tone of warm brown, suggesting oak . paneling, and the light falls from the upper right, strongly | illuminating the head and the hands, and throwing the lower part into deep shadow. Height, 30 inches; width, 25 inches. Se Rs oe _ No. 14 STIR HENRY RAEBURN, R.A. 1756—1823 | — MASTER JAMES HAIG THE young man, who was afterwards first Judge in the Ma- dras civil service, sat for this portrait in 1812, when he was eighteen years of age. It is in three-quarters view to the left, lighted strongly from the upper right, and the figure is seen only as far as the waist. He wears a roll-collared bottle-green coat over a nankin waistcoat, and a white linen stock. The youthful face is crowned by a mass of wavy hair, which is parted on the right and falls in short curls over the left temple. The mouth is slightly open, and the eyes are gentle but alert in expression. The background is a warm gray, in agreeable and strong contrast to the warm flesh tones and the colors of the drapery. Height, 29 inches; width, 24% inches. ‘ " eee ae * - 3 x <5 lan bade ated sultan a ae eee, = ‘ ee , Oe in oe aa nih doe a i it Lo No. 15 SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. 1769—1830 THE DUKE OF REICHSTADT \ ‘2 (Aaijne ) hit a vs THE unfinished life-: sized head of the son of Napoleon I. as a young boy, showing not only the method ‘of the painter, but suggesting the chief characteristics of the sitter. It was evi- dently begun from a drawing which was traced upon a can- vas covered with a warm brown tone. A background of an in- teresting broken tone of blue has been partly rubbed in, and a white collar and the lapels of a dark jacket have been skilfully suggested. Sir Thomas painted two portraits of the young Napoleon for the Austrian Court, and the head in question was done at the time the boy was given the title of the Duke of Reichstadt by the Emperor of Austria, in 1818. Thomas Moore wrote in his diary: “ Nov. 18, 1819. Lawrence showed me his portrait of young Napoleon, which is highly interest- ing; a beautiful child, full of thoughtfulness and simplicity; a fine subject for verses; the past, the present, and the future all contained in it.” Oval—height, 2234 inches; width, 1834 inches. No. 16 SIR .THOMAS LAWRENCH, P.R.A. iv 1 | ails , a, 8 + Bee ie, wo hip mS) D, u) f, ve ty ’ % tae ; e ¥ wf i] PORTRAIT OF MISS SCOTT *, * 1769—1830 Tue half-length figure of a lady in a low-cut, short-sleeved satin dress seated on a sofa leaning slightly on her raised right arm, and her left, which is partly draped in a thin red scarf, extended by her side. The figure is in three-quarters view to — the right, and the head is slightly inclined toward the left — shoulder, with the placid eyes looking out of the picture. The brown hair is dressed with a formal arrangement of ringlets on either side, and the knot at the back is bound by a narrow gold fillet. The head and shoulders are relieved against a sky background, a bit of wooded landscape shows at the lower right, and on the left is part of a marble column. The sitter lived at Danesfield, Great Marlow. Height, 35%, inches; width, 28 inches. No. 17 yes (2. G. Vorler SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. 1769—1830 MASTER KENWOOD SHAW THe head and shoulders of a young gentleman of pronounced English type, the eldest son of Sir John Gregory Shaw and the Honorable Theodosia Margaret, youngest daughter of John, second Lord Monson. A sturdy growth of fair hair is brushed with studied negligence, and small, curling whiskers scarcely fall below the lobe of the ear. He wears a dull red coat, with a large collar of brown fur, which nearly covers a white lawn stock around the throat. The figure is nearly in profile, and the head is in three-quarters view to the left, the eyes turned toward the spectator. The background is a deep- toned sky, with the light concentrated on the lower part.. Height, 30 inches; width, 25 inches. = “5 > ntti wae AR ST SS a eet v sasesthassententetiioestop-urdouaeoesonesneaooenannnenne eee No. 18 FRANS PORBUS , y “he a 1570—1622 HH. pt THE PRINCESSE DE CONDE THE head, shoulders and arms of a young lady dressed in the elaborate formality of the sixteenth century. An immense lace ruff is arranged so as to frame her neck and head, and is fastened at the bosom by an immense jewelled brooch with three knots of red ribbon. A triple string of large pearls hangs around her shoulders under the ruff, and falls over the stiff bodice of black satin, which is embroidered with an elaborate pattern in gold thread. She is further decorated with a single string of the same jewels around the throat, large pendant earrings, and an emerald and pearl ornament in her hair just below a crown-like arrangement of red ribbons. Her head is in three-quarters view to the left, and is slightly lowered, with the eyes looking directly at the spectator. Height, 29% inches; width, 231% inches. Inscribed at the upper right, La Princesse pE ConnDeE. From the collection of M. Gaver, Paris. No. 19 PHILIPPE DE CHAMPAGNE as ay 4 hO ’ LADY CHARLOTTE DE MONTM RENCY J THE sumptuous embellishment of costume reached its height at the period of this portrait, and the lady who gazes out of the canvas with an air of satisfaction at being in the height of fashion is a work of art in herself. The hair is arranged with studied formality in two rounded masses, and flattened in a __eurve upon the forehead. The large puffed sleeves and the stiff bodice are of white satin, with elaborate gold embroidery and gold cord knots and frogs. There are great pearls in her - ears, around her neck and bust, and three enormous pear- shaped ones hang from a jewelled brooch which fastens the rich lace ruff and collar at the bosom. The head is in three- quarters view to the left, and the eyes are slightly lowered. Height, 2834 inches; width, 241% inches. From the collection of M. Gaver, Paris. No. 20 THOMAS GAINSBOROUGH, R.A. 1727—1788 — /) / QUEEN CHARLOTTE g Pastel THE head and shoulders of the lady nearly in full face, with the eyes slightly lowered and looking to the left. Over her — powdered hair, which falls in loose ringlets on either side of her slender neck, is a loose cap of lace and tulle, coming to a point at the top and falling over the ears. She wears a lace- trimmed black dress over a white tulle fichu, a collarette of small pearls around her throat and a single large one on her bosom. The background is a graded tone of soft brown. Oval—height, 28% inches; width, 23% inches. Mentioned in Armstrone’s “ Gainsborough.” ALE OV ARAN US cagA RARE MUN RO AOE ahaa rn No. 21 SIR WILLIAM BEECHEY, R.A. 1753—1839 ee i i Joo ar dys y “up Fe Va esau SIR FRANCIS P. BOURGEOIS, RA. Tue head and shoulders of a gentleman of pronounced Eng- lish type in three-quarters view to the left. He wears a dark blue coat with velvet collar and brass buttons, and a white lawn stock. His gray hair is of moderate length, and is brushed away from the forehead and over the ears in the fash- _ ion of the time. Particular interest attached to this portrait on account of the fame of the sitter, who was a landscape painter of considerable repute, and late in life received a legacy of a large number of pictures of great value, which, with additions purchased by himself, he bequeathed to Dulwich College, with two thousand pounds to fit up a gallery for the collection and a fund of ten thousand pounds for its maintenance. Height, 29% inches; width, 25 inches. No. 22 THOMAS GAINSBOROUGH, R.A. 1727—1788 Yi, _ p J Cua ( ‘ENG DR. RICHARD WARREN THE celebrated physician, in gray wig and gray coat buttoned up so as to show only the lapels of a green and white silk waistcoat enclosing a rich lace jabot, is seen as far as the waist, nearly in full face, with his head slightly turned to the left, and the eyes following the same direction. The light falls from the upper left, and the head and shoulders are con- trasted against a background of indefinite broken blue tones. The vivacious expression of the eyes, no less than the rich color of the flesh, suggests that the sitter, who was the well-known — physician in attendance on George III, was at the time he was painted in the height of health and vigor. ; j p BO. 4 "3 i eke “ OO Height, 27% inches; width, 23% inches. a a Ih, ava! Se Uy De ti Ata tenet? * he “s [ _Aodet sak p B8 € OMS Sa £ Bese 7 AL GEE eh fh £55 A i a a Rene. ister ‘ Pe ee No. 23 JOHN HOPPNER, R.A. 1758—1 ie fp A PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN Tue head and shoulders of a man in the prime of life wearing a gray wig and a high, roll-collared coat with white stock and lace jabot. The body is in full face, but the head is turned to the left, following the direction of the eyes. The long oval of the face, with its refined features, suggests breeding and dis- tinction of character, and the type is a representative one. The background is a red curtain, with the folds accentuated here nd there. The head is in a strong but diffused light, which _ falls from the upper left. The sitter is said to have been the Earl of Carlisle. Height, 25 inches; length, 30 inches. No. 24 “NICOLAS DE LARGILLIERE 1656—1740 * 4 fa Y j | MADAME ioalie dor kD eh UG THE head and ea of a Bx in full f tn | the head in more than three-quarters view to the left. Her hair is powdered and is carefully dressed in curls above the forehead, and falling upon the shoulders on either side. Her dress of pink silk, em-_ broidered with silver thread, has full elbow sleeves, a narrow, — straight and formal bodice, is ornamented at the bosom, the waist, the shoulders and arms with jewels, and a scarf of silver cloth is draped from her right shoulder around her left arm. _ A jaunty little cap of pink silk, with a white ostrich feather, is set so as to show the peak just above the right eye. The back- ground is a graded tone of brown, agreeably relieving the sil- very tones of the hair and the delicate colors of the drapery. The sitter was the wife of the President of the Parliament of Paris under Louis XIV. Height, 311% inches; width, 25 inches. From the collection of MapaME DE VALLOMBREUSE. 3 Loo ye Gel, iolittts, sfhurk the *e i las 4 «| het sali A, wee o> i i i. si en Nl ; ape etd bef — No. 25 GEORGE ROMNEY, R.A. Wa 1734—1802 f PORTRAIT OF MRS. CLARKE f Tue lady stands nonchalantly resting her left elbow on a square pedestal, lightly extending her right hand on the wrist | of the other arm. The head is in three-quarters view to the left, _ and is slightly raised, the eyes looking toward the spectator. Waving masses of brown hair frame the face and+fall upon the shoulders. She wears a bottle-green dress with sleeveless bodice over a full tulle undergarment with short sleeves, and her only ornament is a string of corals around her neck. The light falls strongly from the upper right, and the background, which is a simple tone of rich brown, is broken by a suggestion of a curtain on the left. The sitter was the favorite of the Duke of York. Height, 3014 inches; width, 25 inches. ace He a ir jy ie D Mer aysit %, deneer ith Bix / Yau Af het et hat i bet F os, Mae ' We ene thes? une eS pa y a Raley: Boe a : - ae aad -. } : Ae ue seit oe” 4 % pe [ot “i eee eT, vig age ( 0 : : : i 5 64 | 0 # ‘ No. 26 PIERRE MIGNARD 1610—1695 Ty iy 0, By a Des i / ) 2) MADAME SCARRON \ 44 / ban, OO: an Tue figure of a young lady, seen to the waist in full face, with the head in three-quarters view to the left, the eyes turned in the same direction. She wears a red silk négligé gown, trimmed with gold cord and embroidery, and over it a white brocade cloak lined with deep blue velvet and trimmed with gold thread lace. The dress is partly open on the bust, showing a delicate lace undergarment. The dark hair is dressed high on the head, © with a small, pointed curl on either temple, and a large gold ornament showing among the formally arranged masses at the — top and back. The background is a simple tone of warm gray, and the drapery is cut off at the lower part by the lines of an > oval surounding the portrait. Height, 32 inches; width, 25% inches. No. 27 MADAME L. E. VIGEE LE BRUN 1755—1842 a ‘ MADAME ELISABET '‘ ee FRANCE, g yp SISTER OF LOUIS XVI ae ie 3 ae THE half-length faut of a lady in the flush of youth and _ beauty, seated in full face, with the left arm extended and the right falling by her side. She wears a thin muslin décolleté gown, with full sleeves confined to the arms by satin ribbons, and to the waist by a parti-colored silk sash, and over it a small green silk jacket fastened at the bosom by a mauve silk bow. A thin muslin fichu is crossed over the bust. The powdered hair is dressed high, with large curls at either side falling upon the neck, and a straw Watteau hat, trinmed with wild-flowers and jauntily perched on one side, suggests the fashionable taste of the period for the charms of rusticity. The back- ground is a broken tone of gray, lighiest near the shadow side of the head, which is in strong light from the upper left. Height, 31% inches; width, 25 inches. From the collection of M. Le Comte Jacaurs DE I3RYAs. } get pS a be og uy Bern i t id al Pain ore hs stu ial Jy te ag” te ay Got 1 + a