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 CATALOGUE 
 
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 Valuable Collection 
 
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 OF THE 
 
 FRENCH, GERMAN, BELGIUM, DUTCH, 
 
 AND THE 
 
 DUSSELDORF SCHOOLS, 
 
 FROM THE SUPERB 
 
 PRIVATE COLLECTION 
 
 OF 
 
 Mr. J. R. 2L BOUCHEZ, 
 
 THE EMINENT BELGIAN BANKER. 
 
 THIS THE MOST IMPORTANT AND VALUABLE COLLECTION OF PAINTINGS 
 EVER BROUGHT TO THIS CITY, WILL BE OFFERED 
 AT PUBLIC SALE ON THE 
 
 Evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday, 
 
 February 23d and 24th, 
 
 Commencing Each Evening at 7i O’Clock. 
 
 THE PICTURES ARE NOW ON VIEW 
 
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 New Fine Art Rooms, o 
 
 Nos. 606 and 608 Washington Avenue, opposite the Lindell Hotel ^v, 
 
 until evening of sale. 
 
 H. W. BROLASKI & BRO., Auctioneers. WM - R. WILLIAMS, ^ 
 
 SAINT LOUIS: 
 
 HUGH R. HILDRETH PRINTING COMPANY, OLIVE AND SECOND V* 
 
AMONG THE PAINTINGS ARE CHOICE EXAMPLES 
 
 BY THE FOLLOWING 
 
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 Springer, Madou, Verboeckhoven, 
 
 Stroebel, Schaefels, Lingeman, 
 
 Hofer, Van Schendel, Koekkoek, 
 
 Robbe, Lejeune, Verheyden, 
 
 Becker, Dansaert, De Noter, 
 
 Fourmois, Bakalowicz, Roffiaen, 
 
 VandeMaaten, Daiwaille, Lebret 
 
 Revntjens, Pecrus, Eversen, 
 
 Marenhaut, Platteel, Menn, 
 
 Delaroux, Kluyver, Boogaard, 
 
 Gyselinckx, Wagner, DeVos, 
 
 Kuwasseg fils, DeBraekeleer, . Riegen, 
 
 Stevens, De Leub, Jacobs, 
 
 Sjamaar, Van Lockhorst, Musin 
 
 Leickert, &rc., &c., &c. 
 
CATALOGUE. 
 
 FIRST EVENIINTG-’S SALE. 
 
 i. F. DELOROUX, Paris. 
 
 Pupil of B. C. Koekkoek. 
 
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 A charming and brilliant Cabinet Painting of the very highest class, 
 superbly finished. 
 
 2 . V. DR VOS, Brussels. 
 
 The Intruders. 
 
 A line eximple, by one of the best Dog Painters living. 
 
 3. KLUYVER, Amsterdam. 
 
 Winter. 
 
 A line Cabinet Landscape in treatment and execution, by one of the 
 best Winter View Painters in Europe. 
 
 4. HENDRY HULK, London. 
 
 Marine View. 
 
 A carefully painted little Marine, quiet in color, yet highly effective— 
 a line specimen of the Artist. 
 
\ MOREL. Paris. 
 
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 French Landscapes and Figures. 
 
 (COMPANIONS.) 
 
 Two very fine Cabinet Paintings, beautiful in color and drawing, and 
 finely finished. 
 
 7. V. DEVOS, Brussels. 
 
 King Charles Spaniel. 
 
 8. W. J. BOOGAARD, The Hague. 
 
 The Blacksmith. 
 
 An admirable specimen of this great Horse Painter’s Work, finished 
 with more than ordinary care, fine in color, and artistic in treat¬ 
 ment. 
 
 9. DELEUB, Brussels. 
 
 Passing Storm. 
 
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 Charming in composition, the subject appeals to every one. The 
 story of a mother’s tender love and watchfulness over her children 
 was never more sweetly told. The group is beautiful, and the 
 Painting admirably finished. 
 
 10. A. STEVENS, Brussels. 
 
 Pupil of F. Willems. 
 
 May Flowers. 
 
 This Painting has all the charm and effectiveness in arrangement for 
 which this Artist is highly praised. 
 
 11. J. J. SPOHLF.R, Amsterdam. 
 
 Winter. 
 
 4 The broad and expressive handling of this work is masterly, and the 
 atmospheric effect of the cold winter well suggested. 
 
Paris. 
 
 12. FRANCOIS JACOBS. 
 
 Lady Figure. 
 
 The works of this eminent Artist are immensely popular with connois¬ 
 seurs, both of this country and Europe. The figure is drawn 
 with great care, strong, vigorous, and beautifully finished. 
 
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 13. J. VAN LOKHORST, 
 
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 Pupil of RoolofF. 
 
 Environs of Antwerp. 
 
 This superb Painting is rendered with more than ordinary force, rich 
 in tone, with an earnest, artistic feeling shown in the landscape 
 surroundings. A study from nature. 
 
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 14. A. EVERSEN, 
 
 Pupil of Springer. 
 
 Amsterdam. 
 
 Street View. 
 
 
 Brilliant in effect, finely finished, careful in details, and admirable in 
 both perspective and color. 
 
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 15. P. G. SJAMAAR, 
 
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 A brilliant example of this admirable Painter, who now, since the // 
 
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 Two beautiful examples from this favorite Painter, fine in color and. 
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18. V. DEVOS, Brussels. 
 
 At Rest. 
 
 Remarkable for his masterly handling of these subjects. 
 
 19. FERDINAND DE BRAEKELEER, Antwerp. 
 
 A Slight Misunderstanding. 
 
 master of great renown, whose merit as an Artist is fully appreciated 
 by art collectors. 
 
 20. FRANS LEBRET, Antwerp. 
 
 Landscape and Sheep. 
 
 AA magnificent example of a truly great Artist. In the texture of the 
 wool the manipulation appears to be fully equal to Verboeck- 
 hoven. This superb painting in all its details is certainly the best 
 Lebret in America. 
 
 21. C. KUWASSEG fils, Paris. 
 
 Chantiily—near Paris. 
 
 This exquisite example is painted with the realistic earnestness and 
 minuteness of detail which are always so noticeable in the works 
 of this Artist. The whole is pervaded by a charming effect of 
 sunlight. 
 
 22. JAN. VANLOKHORST, Brussels. 
 
 Pupil of Rooloff. 
 
 Landscape and Cattle. 
 
 A splendid Painting by this famous Belgian Master. The cattle are 
 beautifully introduced, and the earnest artistic feeling shown in 
 the landscape is worthy of the highest praise. 
 
2 3 ‘ N. RIEGEN, Amsterdam. 
 
 Storm in the English Channel. 
 
 A gray toned marine view, by Holland’s finest Marine Painter, repre¬ 
 senting a storm in the English Channel—of great power and 
 beautv. 
 
 24. N. RIEGEN, Amsterdam. 
 
 Coast and Marine. 
 
 (COMPANION.) 
 
 This brilliant and beautifully executed coast and marine view is free and 
 and masterly, with great strength of color, superbly finished. 
 
 25. V. DE VOS, Brussels. 
 
 Norwegian Bull-Dog and Terrier, if / ) 
 
 A most superb example of a world-renowned Master, who has made a 
 this class of subjects his life study. Vigorous, life-like, and true 
 to nature. 
 
 26. B. MENN, Paris. 
 
 Medals and Decorations. 
 
 Resting on the Swiss Alps. 
 
 This is certainly a delightfully treated picture, highly picturesque, and 
 beautifully painted, representing a scene in the Swiss Alps. The 
 figures are charmingly introduced, rich in color treatment, attract¬ 
 ive, and finely finished. 
 
 27. KLUYVER, Amsterdam. 
 
 Bavarian Landscape and Cottage. 
 
 A fine specimen of this famous Landscape Painter, rich and pure in 
 color and artistic treatment. 
 
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 Paris. 
 
 Medals and Decorations. 
 
 The Art Critics. 
 
 This superb Painting represents one of Reyntjens’ magnificent interior 
 and figures. Admirable in color and beauty of finish, the acces¬ 
 sories are rich and attractive, and the figures charmingly introduced, 
 with a refinement and grace showing the great Artist’s masterly 
 power of composition. 
 
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 29. FRANCOIS MUSIN, Brussels. 
 
 Chevalier of the Order of Leopold. 
 
 Marine and Coast View. 
 
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 Marine view, of extraordinary power and beauty of finish. Musin has 
 become one of the finest marine painters in Europe, and here 
 represents two superb examples, showing great breadth of treat¬ 
 ment, with marvelous brilliancy of color and detail. 
 
 jo. FRANCOIS MUSIN, Brussels. 
 
 Chevalier of the Order of Leopold. 
 
 „ Port of Brielle. 
 
 (COMPANION.) 
 
 31. L. BAKALOWICZ, 
 
 Paris. 
 
 The Pet Paroquet. 
 
 The pictures of this great Artist require no introduction. His superb¬ 
 ly drawn and exquisitely finished figure pieces are held high in the 
 estimation of art collectors and connoisseurs. 
 
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 32. P. VAN SCHENDEL (deceased), Brussels. 
 
 Medals 1844 and 1847. Grand Medal of Honor, 1856. Chevalier 
 of the Order of Leopold and the Legion of Honor. 
 
 One of his famous market scenes by candle-light, rendered in the mas¬ 
 terly manner peculiar to the great Artist. Brilliant and effective. 
 
33* F. STROEBEL, The Hague. 
 
 Chevalier of the Corrone de Chene, and of the Order of Leopold. 
 
 The Alms Commissioners. 
 
 A superb interior, brilliant and beautiful in finish. The figures are 
 splendidly drawn, and the sunlight effect, with which the canvas 
 fairly glows, is exquisitely rendered by the illustrious Master. 
 The Painting is a great work of art. 
 
 34. JULES WAGNER, Paris. 
 
 Composition of Fruit and Flowers. 
 
 A still life Painting, of the finest quality. The composition masterly, 
 and the color unequaled. 
 
 5. L. ROBBE, Brussels. 
 
 Numerous Medals, and Medal of Flonor, Chevalier of the Or¬ 
 der of Leopold and the Legion of Honor. 
 
 Sheep in the Barn-Yard. 
 
 This Painting is pronounced by art critics in Brussels to be the best 
 specimen from the easel of Robbe; rich in color, and fine in its 
 massive effect. It obtained the first premium at the National 
 Exposition in Brussels, 1872. 
 
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 Medals of Honor and Decorations. 
 
 Paris. 
 
 
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 An exquisite Painting, of the very highest class, executed with sweet 
 refinement and beauty, and most superbly finished. A rare gem 
 for an art collector. 
 
 37. REYNTJENS, Paris. 
 
 Medals and Decorations. 
 
 Pleasant News from Absent b nends. 
 
 Fine in detail, and painted with marvelous care. The figures are beau¬ 
 tifully introduced, and exquisitely finished. 
 
Amsterdam. 
 
 38. CH. LEICKERT, 
 
 Winter. 
 
 A superior specimen of this Master, finished with the utmost delicacy, 
 and very beautiful in color. It is one of the gems of the col¬ 
 lection. 
 
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 39. GYSELINCKS, Brussels. 
 
 Pupil of Theo. Girard. 
 
 The First Ride. 
 
 A beautiful and carefully painted little picture, pleasing in subject, and 
 well handled. All the accessories are finely introduced. 
 
 40. DAIWAILLE & EUG. VERBOECKHOVEN. 
 
 Chevaliers of the Order of Leopold. Numerous Medals, etc. 
 
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 famous Artists combined. The landscape by Daiwaille, so ad- 
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 boeckhoven. This picture will no doubt be eagerly sought after. 
 
 Paris. 
 
 JN. PLATTEEL, 
 
 Medal of Honor and Decorations. 
 
 Coming from Market. 
 
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 is work is painted with great care. The figures are exceedingly 
 natural and life like, and splendidly drawn, and the ice texture is 
 remarkably well suggested. Perhaps no artist through his work 
 gives more general satisfaction than this eminent Master. 
 
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 Paris. 
 
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 Medals and Decorations. 
 
 Still Life. 
 
 Carefully and elaborately finished in all its details, from a Master well 
 known to connoisseurs and art collectors. It is an exquisite pic¬ 
 ture, full of the finest quality. 
 
43* H. HOFER, Paris. 
 
 Medal of Honor, Chevalier and Officer of the Legion of Honor. 
 
 The Young Naturalist. 
 
 ( From the magnificent private collection of Madame La Baronne Roell, 
 
 nee Hodgson, The Hague.) 
 
 A most beautiful, carefully painted and wonderfully finished picture, bv 
 one of the greatest Masters of European fame. A child eagerly 
 watching a chance to catch a lizard. Highly artistic, and charm¬ 
 ing in expression. 
 
 44. WM. KOEKKOEK, The Hague. 
 
 Street View at The Hague. 
 
 A masterly drawn, brilliant and superbly finished example, from one 
 of Europe’s acknowledged eminent Masters, unrivaled anywhere 
 in the delicacy, beauty and fine effect in his works that Koekkoek 
 only can produce. 
 
 45. F. ROFFIAEN, Paris. 
 
 Medals and Decorations. 
 
 Scene in the Bavarian Alps. 
 
 A magnificent picture, representing Bavarian mountain scenery, by an 
 Artist of world-wide renown; broad in treatment and brilliant in 
 color. His works are scarce, and of great value. 
 
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 46. V. DEVOS, 
 
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 Brussels. 
 
 A strong and vigorous example of this favorite Artist, showing his 
 masterly ability in the treatment of such subjects. 
 
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 KLUYVER, Amsterdam. 
 
 Landscapes. 
 
 WINTER AND SUMMER (COMPANIONS). 
 
 49. VAN LOCKHORST, Brussels. 
 
 Pupil of Rooloff". 
 
 Landscape and Figures. 
 
 beautiful example of this eminent Artjst. Brilliant in effect, and 
 carefully painted in all its details. 
 
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 The Two Friends. 
 
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 This Painting comes from the easel of one of the greatest Masters 
 of Europe. Its subject is one of simplicity and beauty. The 
 figure of the child has an easy grace and naturalness, while the 
 sheep in form and texture are painted with a realistic power rarely 
 equaled. 
 
51. P. VAN SCHENDEL (deceased), Brussels. 
 
 Medals, 1844 and 1847. Grand Medal of Honor, 1856. Cheva¬ 
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 The works of this lamented Artist in color effects and treatment 9P 
 this class of subjects have no superior in the world. 
 
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 52. BAKALOWICZ, Paris. 
 
 The Confidants. 
 
 One of his most pleasing works. The action of the figures is very 
 fine. They are gracefully drawn, beautiful in color, and ex¬ 
 quisitely finished. 
 
 
 53. FRANS LEBRET, Antwerp. 
 
 Shepherd and Flock. 
 
 A powerful Painting, handled with great breadth of treatment and 
 beauty of finish. The group of sheep is superbly painted in all 
 its details. A superior work of art. 
 
 54. REYNTJENS, Paris. 
 
 Rich Interior and Figures. 
 
 This superb picture is a fine specimen of this famous Artist’s elabor¬ 
 ate treatment of rich interiors. The figures are beautifully in¬ 
 troduced, well drawn, and the composition perfect. It is bril¬ 
 liant in effect, admirable in color and expression, and very care¬ 
 
 
 fully finished. 
 
 55. FRANCOIS MUSIN, Brussels, 
 
 Chevalier of the Order of Leopold. 
 
 Port of Ostend. 
 
 An important and brilliant example from one of the finest marine 
 , Painters in the world. It is an excellent view of Ostend, and 
 will at once be recognized by the many tourists who have crossed 
 the.English Channel. 
 
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 j6. EUGENE VERBOECKHOVEN, Brussels. 
 
 Medals, i 824, 1841, 1845 ; Legion of Honor, 1855 ; Chevalier of 
 / the Order of Leopold, 1859; Commander of the Order of 
 
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 57. J. STROEBEL, The Hague. 
 
 Numerous Medals and Decorations. Chevalier and Commander 
 of the Order of Leopold. 
 
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 (From the collection of the Chevalier de Haes de Nejeurode, Paris.) 
 
 A remarkably fine and important work of this great Master, finished 
 in a most superb manner, admirable in composition and wonderful 
 in color, for which the artist stands second to none in the world. 
 The figures are carefully drawn, easy and graceful, and the faces 
 remarkably expressive. The relief of the figures against the rich 
 warm background is most skilfully realized. The portrait of 
 Rubens is considered to be one of the best ever painted. But 
 few of Stroebel’s paintings ever come to this country. They 
 adorn the national museums and the finest private collections in 
 Europe, and there is probably no finer example of Stroebel now 
 in this country, and it will be a prize for the connoisseur who 
 succeeds in securing it for his collection. 
 
 58. L. DANSAERT, 
 
 Paris. 
 
 Numerous Medals and Decorations. Pupil of Ed. Frere. 
 
 A Cavalier. 
 
 A Painter of the very finest rank, his broad and masterly works 
 have given him a high place in the world of art. This is ren¬ 
 dered in the pleasing manner peculiar to the great Artist. 
 
5 9 . KEELHOFF & VERBOECKHOVEN, 
 
 Brussels. 
 
 Numerous Medals and Decorations. Chevaliers and Commanders 
 of the Order of Leopold. 
 
 The Banks of the Moselle. 
 
 A very important and attractive work, by two great Artists, con¬ 
 taining some of the highest evidences of their superior art. 
 While the subject is very attractive, the landscape is treated in 
 a very beautiful manner, which gives it a character of marvelous 
 power. The figures are charmingly introduced by Eugene Ver- 
 boeckhoven, and nothing finer in the art of landscape and figure 
 painting combined can be found on the American continent ; this 
 painting would adorn any collection of the very highest character. 
 
 6 0. F. MARENHAUT, Paris. 
 
 The Blacksmith. 
 
 This picture is by an acknowledged great Artist, the treatment being 
 broad and masterly, rich in color and beauty of finish, and most 
 vigorously handled. 
 
 61. C. PECRUS, Paris. 
 
 Medals of Honor and Decorations. 
 
 A Most Difficult Answer. 
 
 A good specimen of this favorite artist, and one of the choicest ol his 
 works. It has all the fine qualities which characterize him— 
 excellent story, graceful composition, rich color and exquisite 
 finish. Will do credit to the finest collection in the country. 
 
 62. EUG. LEJEUNE, Paris. 
 
 Best Pupil of Bouguereau. Medals and Decorations. Chevalier 
 of the Legion of Honor. 
 
 My Pets. 
 
 1 From the private collection of LeBaron Pierre R. Huybrecht, Paris .j 
 
 This Artist ranks among the very highest, and, as a Painter ol children, 
 has no superior ; nothing can be sweeter or more natural than the 
 expression of the lovely, modest young girl. I he subject, is one of 
 great beauty and simplicity, and worthy of the consideration of 
 connoisseurs. 
 
6;. VAN DE MAATEN, Dusseldorf. 
 
 Chevalier of the Order Couronne de Chene. 
 
 Landscape and Canal View Near 
 
 Antwerp. 
 
 This painting, by one of Dusseldorf’s greatest Masters, is very line in 
 its atmospheric effect, and full of life and motion. It is drawn 
 * with great care, well composed and beautifully painted in all 
 its line details. 
 
 64. AUGUST BECKER, Dusseldorf. 
 
 if Norwegian Water-Fall. 
 
 (From the Collection of the Museum Vander Hoop.) 
 
 An important and powerful work, by one of the most renowned Mas¬ 
 ters of Europe. The painting is strong, vigorous and beautifully 
 finished. The water-fall is rendered with more than ordinary 
 force, and great truthfulness to nature. Nothing equal to this 
 magnificent painting, in beauty, has ever been imported. (The 
 companion picture is now the property of the Emperor of Russia.) 
 
 65. MADOU, Paris. 
 
 Medal, 1855. Legion of Honor, 1863. Grand Medal of Honor, 
 1867. Commander of the Legion of Honor, 1869. 
 
 The Smoker. 
 
 (Or, After Dinner, as Meissonier calls this Painting.) 
 
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 A most superb specimen, from one of the most eminent Artists living. 
 His works are not often seen in this country, being sold before 
 they leave the easel; are very expensive, of the very highest class 
 and coveted by refined connoisseurs. 
 
Amsterdam. 
 
 66, C. SPRINGER, 
 
 Numerous Medals and Decorations, Grand Medal of Honor, ■ 
 Chevalier of the Order Couronne de Chene. Chevalier 
 of the Order of Leopold- Chevalier and-Commander of the 
 Legion of Honor. 
 
 Castle on the Rhine. 
 
 • (From the private gallery of Herr M. J. Reindskoff, the great 
 
 Amsterdam banker.) 
 
 This renowned Artist holds a position in high art second to none; his 
 pictures are very scarce and expensive, and are usually sold before 
 leaving his easel to the princes and nobility of Europe, who con¬ 
 stantly throng his studio. In fact, no important collection in 
 Europe is complete without a Springer, and it is with great satis¬ 
 faction that we are able to present this very fine example ot his 
 genius for the study of admirers of genuine high art. The execu¬ 
 tion is perfect, the treatment thoroughly artistic, and the drawing 
 and architectural effects are produced only as Springer can paint 
 them. To own this master-piece of art would make an enviable 
 reputation for any amateur. 
 
 67. LINGEMAN, 
 
 Dusseldorf. 
 
 Medals and Decorations. 
 
 The Armorer. 
 
 Were this eminent Master unknown to fame the exhibition ot this 
 painting would make for him a lasting reputation. It is marvelous 
 in elaboration and beauty of finish. It was awarded a gold medal 
 at the National Exposition in Paris, and can with confidence be 
 pronounced the finest Lingeman in America. It will commend 
 itself to the best judges of art. 
 
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 68 . H. F. SCHAEFELS, Antwerp. 
 
 Numerous Medals of Honor and Decoration. Director of the 
 Royal Academy of Antwerp. 
 
 Return from Hawking. 
 
 (From the famous Vambersen collection.) 
 
 Any extended notice of this remarkable chef d’oeuvre would seem su¬ 
 perfluous, were the works of Schaefels familiar to the connoisseurs 
 in this city. They are very seldom seen outside of the galleries 
 of the crowned heads and nobility of Europe, and it is only by 
 chance that this choice specimen is here for sale. This wonderful 
 painting possesses masterly composition, combined with attractive 
 grouping of the figures, rich and brilliant coloring and a delicacy 
 and refinement of feeling rarely equaled upon canvas. The text¬ 
 ure of the different fabrics is imitated to a marvelous degree, 
 showing the fidelity and careful attention to details which are some 
 of the leading characteristics of this great Master. It will bear 
 the most scrupulous examination, and would be a valuable acquisi¬ 
 tion to the finest collection in Europe or America. 
 
 69. C. PECRUS, Paris. 
 
 Medals of Honor and Decorations. 
 
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 This picture will attract those who appreciate works of the very highest 
 order. It is finished with that refinement and the delicacy for 
 which this eminent Master has made himself so famous. A per¬ 
 fect gem. 
 
 70. A. EVERSEN, 
 
 Amsterdam. 
 
 Pupil of Springer. 
 
 Street View. 
 
 The works of this Artist will soon rival those of his illustrious Master, 
 if we judge from this specimen. He is noted for beauty of com¬ 
 position, and careful attention to the finishing of details. 
 
71. EUGENE VERBOECKHOVEN. Brussels 
 
 Medals, 1824, 1841, 1845. Legion of Honor, 1855. Chevalier 
 of the Order of Leopold, 1859. Commander of the Order of 
 Leopold, 1869. 
 
 Early Morning. 
 
 This exquisite work of art was painted when Verboeckhoven was 
 
 his prime, in 1859, by express order for the gallery of Le Count 
 de Petrowicz, Moscow, Russia, and sold there after the death of 
 
 the Count, at public sale in April, 1869. The Belgian Art Journal 
 acknowledged to be the severest critic in Europe, in a notice of 
 this picture said: “It is with confidence that we affirm that a . * 
 
 more beautiful painting of this great Master does not exist, and is 1 ^ 
 
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 rior qualities for which this Artist is noted the world over, and is 
 unusually attractive in subject. Owing to his age, Verboeckhoven 
 paints no more pictures introducing small animals, which places a 
 priceless value upon the examples in this collection, as they can E i/ 
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 FRANCOIS MUSIN, 
 
 Chevalier of the Order of Leopold. 
 
 Brussels. 
 
 Marine and Coast View, Belgium. 
 
 The works of this favorite Master are now held in great esteem. The 
 details of this painting are executed in a vigorous and masterly 
 manner, and in color effect it is at once brilliant and beautiful. 
 
 73. FRANCOIS MUSIN, Brussels. 
 
 Chevalier of the Order of Leopold. 
 
 Marine and Coast View. 
 
 Remarkable for its masterly handling; painted with great breadth and 
 freedom, most skillfully realized, yet showing marvelous brilliancy 
 of color in all its fine details. 
 
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 74. L. ROBBE, Brussels. 
 
 Numerous Medals and Medal of‘Honor. Chevalier of the Order 
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 his works. It has all the fine qualities which characterize him. 
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 Numerous Medals and Decorations. Chevaliers and Commanders 
 of the Order of Leopold. 
 
 F rench Landscape, with Figures. 
 
 is seldom that a Keelhoff is found at public sales. The earnest artistic 
 feeling shown in the landscape is worthy of the highest praise. 
 The figures are beautifully introduced by Eug. Verboeckhoven. 
 Works by these two Artists combined cannot be obtained, there- 
 - fore this painting will be a treasure to the person securing it. 
 One of the most valuable pictures in the collection. 
 
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 V. DE VOS, Brussels. 
 
 Difference of Opinion. 
 
 An unusually fine painting of this well-known Artist. 
 
 77. FOURMOIS (deceased), Paris. 
 
 Environs of Lyons, France. 
 
 This Artist has, by his superb works, obtained a great and lasting repu¬ 
 tation. The execution is artistic and his coloring perfect. It is 
 an attractive picture, containing some of the highest evidences of 
 superior art, and will be appreciated by connoisseurs and collectors 
 of valuable paintings. The finest landscape in the collection. 
 
Paris. 
 
 78. REYNTJENS, 
 
 Medals and Decorations. 
 
 The Chess Players. — Rich Interior. 
 
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 It is exceedingly brilliant in color, and the figures are drawn and c\<. 
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 80. HEEREBAART, 
 
 Amsterdam. 
 
 
 Landscape. 
 
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 The finest pair of cabinet landscapes in the country. They are 
 beautiful in tone, exceedingly rich and attractive, superbly finished, 
 worthy of great praise. 
 
 
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 81. V. DEVOS, 
 
 Brussels. 
 
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 noisseurs of Europe and this country. 
 
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