i GETTY RESEARCH INSTITUTE 1812 Apr. 11 LoChH c.2 Christie, James, 1773-1831. Catalogue of the very capital, choice and valuable collection of Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch pictures : formed at great VI. !. 1 ■ • wv*v wm o,xt< wti**j>*Hr**fr’**-- '. .':v, .v.' •• If ' 'M . .■' : jj i ‘I*” nwv ' . V. % ♦-> *!*'± » .:,\V ■■• - $ Cvy *S J 1 u »«Vj»»«*»»•■ ,i •....... - -.-A A '- VV’ V <1 .y* . A • - - lift. fc-Wy* !*>«:-.v. - ‘ CATALOGUE OF The very Capital Choice and Valuable Collection OF f/talmn, #Ttnd), asm ISutci) FORMED AT GREAT EXPENCE IN THE COURSE OF SEVERAL YEAR ' , BY JOHN HUMBLE, Esq. AND COMPRISING SOME OF TIIE Finest Chef dCEuvres of Painting that have been imported into this Country , SELECTED FROM THE Aldobrandini, Barberini, Cavalieri, Colonna and Spoletto Palaces, OR FORMERLY IN THE COLLECTIONS OF Prince Rupert, the Due de Choiseuil, tiie Duke of Orleans, Marquis of Lansdown, Mr. Crauford and Walsii Porter. AMONG THEM ARE: Gallery fy exquisite Cabinet Pictures BY M. Angelo, G. Romano, Mazzolino, Garofalo, A. del Sarto, Bronzino, Corregio, Parmegiano, Baroccio, Titian, P. Veronese, the Carracci, Domeniciiino, Guercino, Guido, A. Veronese, S. Rosa, Mola, Murillo, Poussin, Gaspar, Claude, Rubens, Snyders, V. Dyck, Jordaens, Teniers, Wouvermans, ('particularly the celebrated Coup de Pistolet), P. Wouvekmans; an exquisite small Gem by Berghem ; also by Rembrandt, G. Dow, F. Mieris, A. V. de Velde, Dubbels, and two very surprising and unique Performance* by Dietrich, Christ driving the Money Changers out of the Temple, and the Tribute The Whole of which are in the finest Preservation : tbip totll he bp Auction BY MR. CHRIS AT HIS GREAT ROOM, IN PALL MALL, On SATURDAY, APRIL the 11th, 1812, punctually at one o’clock. TIE May be Viewed Four Days preceding the Sale. Catalogues (at One Shilling each) may be had in Pull Mall. Conditions of Sale. Jl HE 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 Pro¬ portion. 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 Lets so purchased, to be immediately put up again and re-sold. IV. The Lots to be taken away with all Faults at the Buyer’s Expence, within One Day after the Sale. V. To prevent Inconveniences that frequently attend long and open Accounts, the Remainder of the Purchase Money to be absolutely paid on or before the delivery. YI. 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 ve-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. «L Collirttcu o II N H II M B L E, * Without Reserve. i SATURDAY , APRIL the lltli, 1812. N.B. Payments by approved Bills at two Months will be accepted from Purchasers to the Amount of more than £ 100. Titian, Furini Girolamo di Santa Croce. G. Dow ACCHUS alighting from his car on his interview With Ariadne;—a finely coloured and delicate small Bolognese copy from one of the four grand chef d’ceuvres of Titian 2 Hercules with attendants releasing Hesione, when ex¬ posed to the sea-monster; the buildings of Troy re¬ presented in the back ground—a high finished and elegant picture 3 The Baptism of our Saviour by St. John, with assisting Angels, in a romantic and richly ornamented land¬ scape. This very beautiful and high finished specimen by the master of Bellini, was purchased at Venice in the C asa Ponte by Mr. Strange, liis Britannick Majesty’s Consul at the time. It is in exquisite preservation 4 A small Portrait of G.Dow, by himself, drawing, by Can¬ dlelight, comprised in an oval. The objects very‘minute, but finished with accuracy and extraordinary neatness ( 4 ) Mignard Poussin 1C Domenichino A. Carracci A. del Sarto Poussin Baroccio A. V. de Yelde 5 A Holy Family, the Virgin in a red boddice and blue mantle, seated in a landscape, St. John and the infant Christ at her feet. Ther exquisite feeling displayed by Mignard in his smalk copies from Raphael, gives them almost the merit of beautiful original composi¬ tions : formerly Prince Rupert’s. 6 A Landscape viewed through the opening of a wood with buildings at the foot of a ridge of mountains, from which a river, interrupted in its course at a fall, descends to the front of the picture, where are figures in various attitudes fishing—grand effect 7 St. Agnes with a palm branch and a sword as a symbol of martyrdom, the left hand covers her breast; the features truly expressive of the energy and devotion of the saint 8 JEneas carrying Anchises, Ascanius holding by the simps of his father’s armour; the fatigue of the boy is ingeniously expressed a cabinet picture, from the the collection of Prince Rupert 9 Virgin, Child and St John; a beautiful cabinet picture. The group is marked witli gra deur and fine expression, and touched with delicacy 10 A broken and romantic Landscape, where under an arched rock, as if retired for shelter from a tremendous land-stonn, is seeu Hagar with her child, a d an angel descending to comfort her. The figures beauti¬ fully painted by another hand. The whole is exe¬ cuted with great spirit 11 The Virgin reading, and holding the infant Christ : a little beautiful bit of the master, painted with Cor- regiesque sweetness, and warmly coloured 12 A small Landscape, with cattle refreshing themselves in the midst of a stream and reposing on the bank, a rising back ground tufted with wood, and a brilliant sky: a sweet gem ( & ) Sd A. V. de Velde 3 $ Rubens Claude Rubens P. V c-ronese Rubenr 13 A small Landscape, evening scene, a shepherdess near a pool of water, and cattle beneath a woody bank; in his sweet enamelled manner; companion to the foregoing 14 Meleager and Atalanta; a very spirited and finely colored sketch. The science displayed in this thickly blended group, and the vigour of the drawing are truly ‘ masterly 15 A Landscape, view on the woody banks of the Tiber, with a shepherd piping, a close and warm summer evening scene: a charming cabinet specimen. From the Barberini Palace 16 A Magdalen seated beneath an elevated bank, naked except that a crimson drapery strewed beneath her, is collected with one hand so as to cover the waist, the other hand crosses her breast, her eyes lifted up¬ ward in devotion; beneath her feet are the symbols of sin and death: a beautiful cabinet specimen of the luxuriant coloring of Rubens 37 A Magdalen with a skull in her lap, in meditation, her attention is arrested by an infant Angel above her, with his finger pointing to heaven: a Landscape w ith sumptuous buildings forms the distance. In the splendid manner of Cagliari. The Magdalen is said to be a portrait of his daughter 18 Prometheus and the Vulture: the character of Prome¬ theus as originally drawn by the Greek tragic poet con¬ tributed several hints for the Satan of Milton, and several passages in his poem are almost literally derived from the same source. The painter seems to have accidently made a similar application of the fable. Prometheus so 8 ® * 4 '« > K) U ' • ' -• "•• -i &i OQii * Rubens and Snv dears .. . . %/ N. Poussin Claude Jordaens Murillo ) Murillo the Younger ... Carracci is here cast down as a fallen angel, shrinking with s horror from the Vulture. The science and coloring are greatly to be admired 19 A Boar Hunt; a multitude of dogs plunging through a marsh and fastening upon the animal, have given occasion for great display of science in the design of this picture : the execution is masterly. Formerly in the collection of the Prince of the Peace 20 Repose of & River God; a classical specimen of the master. From the Lansdown collection 21 A romantic Composition, with a view of the Grotto of Neptune; a clear and beautiful picture. Through the natural arches of a broken cliff extending to a river, is seen a distant landscape: luxuriant woody scenery above is terminated by the Sybil’s temple. The exe¬ cution and tone of this picture are charming 22 Twelfth Night; a noisy scene of mirth and humour, admirably painted: w ith richness and truth, rarely exceeded by Rubens 23 Two Andalusian Peasant Boys eating Grapes, and cutting up a Water Melon, and a basket of fruit be¬ side them; a favorite subject of this painter, which he has often treated with some varieties 24 Christ and the Woman of Samaria; size of life, to the knees. This picture is of a most agreeable tone of color, _ and possesses every charm of the great Venetian school. The countenance and figure of the Samaritan Woman are executed with a degree of taste and truth that Titian has seldom surpassed. The landscape in the distance is very freely pencilled 25 Joseph of Arimathea depositing the body of our Saviour 9 ' i in the Sepulchre. The Virgin standing by in deep Rembrandt Domenichino V. Dyck., Cuido r r * » i S. Rosa / Bronzino F. Mieris I * A- . .. sorrow. From the arched top of this picture, it is presumed to have been an altar piece in some dis¬ tinguished situation 26 Portrait of an elderly Woman seated in a chair, the Bible on her knees; usually termed Rembrandt’s Mother; the handling free, and the coloring and effect very rich 27 Adoration of the Magi; many figures, in a landscape marked with highly romantic and picturesque scenery' 2S Venus dissuading Adonis from the Chace; an elegant group with rich draperies introduced, that give de¬ licacy in the treatment of the subject, and strength to the coloring. The figure of the female is only slightly painted; a group of grey-hounds near them is designed with great spirit; the distant landscape is in a fresh tone 29 Fortune scattering Riches over the Globe. An infant on the wing grasps her mantle, another blindfolded is in the moment of being precipitated from off the sphere—cabinet size 30 Pythagoras and his disciples; a fine cabinet specimen of the spirited manner of Salvator. Formerly in the collection of Prince Rupert 31 Virgin, St. Joseph, and Infant John contemplating the sleeping Saviour. The figures drawn in the grand manner of M. Angelo, and with perfect taste; the coloring lively and clear r very highly finished. From the Colonna Palace 32 A Toper enjoying himself with his Glass and Brown Jar of Liquor. The mirth and contentment expressed in the countenance are pleasing arid natural; the co- ( 8 ) t Teniers .... i r i f ?, t » / / Wouvermans V. Dyck t Dubbels ^ - V. Dyck. / • loring warm and harmonious. The works of this master are exceedingly rare. Formerly in the cabinet de Choiseuil 33 Cottages with Flemish Peasants playing at Bowls, or smoaking and looking on; in the centre is a young man running at full speed to mark the course of the bowl; in the distance, a village in a pastoral land¬ scape finely colored: spirited and fine 34 Interior of the Stable of an Inn, and a coach entering through an arched opening from behind, a cavalier and a lady mounted in the centre; at the outlet to the left is the cabaret embellished with the foliage of a vine; a girl at a well, and a landscape in which a gentleman on horseback and his follower are pur* suing their journey: highly finished 35 The Virgin and Child and St. Elizabeth with a cradle; very pleasingly composed; part of the picture is marked with the freedom of a mere sketch, but the figure of the Infant is more carefully finished; the drawing graceful, and the coloring a beautiful imita¬ tion of nature 36 View r of a harbour with a Yacht of State and other Vessels, and a Passage Boat with cattle and figures ; in the front, a strand with boats putting off, and young men bathing. The sombre tone of the sky and of the water in the nearer part, gives a glowing rich¬ ness to the coloring of the vessels and figures, and thews how much this master owed to the principles of Rembrandt for the happy effect produced in this picture 37 Theodosius^ receiving the imperial Crown; a most vigorous and noble sketch, marked with prodigiou* force and grandeur ■% « ( 9 ) ‘ ' fl 7 S. Rosa, M G. Bcllino 61 Albano ¥ Domenichino 3$0 Claude 38 A grand Landscape with Fragments of Rocks, broken Stumps and thick Foliage in the front, under which is caught a view of a majestic mountainous scene, partially lighted by semi-transparent clouds: grand and fine 39 Virgin and Child on a throne, with Saints, one of them kneeling in the act of prayer: in the rich and delicate manner of Bellino, whose name is inscribed with the date MCCCCCV. It is in fine preservation 40 The Marriage of St. Catharine; a beautifully composed group of figures rather smaller than life, beneath two trees, the stems of which cross each other, a richly wooded back ground; the attitudes are in the graceful style of Parmegiano; the draperies splendid, but softened with a very delicate effect of chiaro scuro: highly finished 41 Joseph flying from the solicitations of Potiphar’s Wife; a very brilliantly colored and highly finished gallery picture; the attitudes elegant and natural, and the coloring of the figures true, though nearly overpowered by the splendor of the draperies 42 tc L'Ancien Port de Messine ,” Vessels at anchor, and figures on a strand in front, playing on the guitar and variously occupied; fine effect of heat and sun¬ shine in a warm summer evening: for the design, see the Liber Veritatis, No. This picture and one of similar size by Claude were in the late King of France’s collection, and % when first brought to this country were much disguised They had been cut out of their frames at the time of the Revolution, which has a little diminished their size* B m 111 i G. Poussin Teniers Guercino pression of the countenances in this complicated group is conceived with a perfect knowledge of the passions, and the attitudes are of masterly design; the cattle scarcely inferior to those of Berghem; the coloring brilliant, but chaste, and softened into the most deli¬ cate tones in the back ground; the finishing is exquisite. 53 The Tribute Money : companion to the foregoing. In this Picture, Dietrich has adopted the manner of Rembrandt, and has imitated his strong outline and his richness, with happy effect. 54 A cool Landscape, selected from among the charming scenery where this Painter chiefly purused liis studies: composed of ridges crowned with buildings, from which olive woods are feathered down to the edge of a lake, probably that of Nemi or Albano. On a sheltered bank to the left in front is a group of a sleeping Nymph, a Cupid, and a Satyr, with a bit of crimson drapery that gives a delightful zest to the fresh tone of the Picture. 55 A group of Fishermen on a beach bargaining for Fish, to the left appears a ridge of sand hills, and upon an elevated part of them a watch tower; to the right an extent of shore with the sea flowing in, and fishermen to their knees in water, collecting their nets. The sweet fresh tone in which this Picture is painted is appropriate to the scene, the principal figures represented in conversation are touched with the greatest spirit. Formerly Mr. Walsh Porter’s. 56 The entombment of our Saviour, Joseph of Arima- thea Nicodemus and the two Maries depositing the body in the sarcophagus viewed within the cavern ( 13 ) > r : . itr in a* bus ‘ iO i;0 L. Caracci.. 57 o J}*, 3L i j) •> *■ Mazzolino di Ferrara .... 58 V Guido. 59 CLAUDE.. 60 of the sepulchre, Calvary in the distance, the ele¬ gance usually observable in the clearer Pictures of Guercino is here very sweetly displayed. This very brilliant chef d’oeuvre of the master was formerly in the Colonna Palace The Virgin in a beautiful attitude holding the young Christ across her knee. The figure of the Infant uncommonly spirited and grand. This exquisite gem may be truly received as a standard specimen of the mind and execution of An: Carracci. The color¬ ing is of the richest tone. From the Borghese Palace. Virgin, Child and St. Joseph; St. Francis in adora¬ tion; St. Elizabeth and infant St. John behind; a back' ground of rich architecture loaded with bas reliefs and figures. This master who was a fellow disciple with Garofalo displays much learning as well as professional science in his pictures. This was proba¬ bly painted to oblige a particular religious order, as there is a Satyrical allusion in it to the Monkish m dissensions of. that day. The Virgin with the infant Christ on her knee, St. John kneeling on the cradle, and kissing the foot of his Saviour; the draperies splendid: a sweet and high finished gem. From the Colonna Palace A Sea Port with vessels, a fresh evening scene; on the right are buildings on a wooded cliff intercepted by trees which appear resisting a strong evening breeze; the sun darting a gleam of light across the bay, illumines some figures on a strand in the front ground with very rich effect, near them are seen boatmen carrying off bales of goods recently landed: a beautiful specimen. / % / BERGHEM WOUVERMANS. BENVENUTO GA- ROFALO M. ANGELO BUO- NAROTI ( 14 ) , Cl A broken Landscape with Peasants and Cattle pass- v . * t • iiig a ford, the remains of an aqueduct to the left, a warm sunny evening: painted with a free and spirited pencil a cabinet gem from the collection of Mr. .a Craufurd of Rotterdam. 62 A Camp Scene, with a group of Cavalry at a Sut¬ ler’s Booth, the exquisite chef d’ceuvre of Wouvermans known as the the Coup de Pistolet. The principal figures are a Cavalier mounted, with a female in silk drapery en croupe , a horseman with a glass uplifted smiling at the hostess, another applying a trumpet to his lips, while a fourth exhilarated by the liquor expresses his joy by discharging his pistol in the air: hence the well known title of the Picture. The group is beautifully composed and colored in the richest harmony, relieved by a tender back ground and a sky lightly clouded and perfectly in motion: a matchless chef d’oeuvre. 63 THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL, as the subject of this Picture has been generally tho’ perhaps impro¬ perly termed: it rather represents the rout of an army by divine interposition. The figures are apparently very artlessly grouped but most spiritedly designed, in many passages quite worthy of Raphael. The cos- tumi are in the elaborate Cinque Cento taste : a very fine and capital chef d’ceuvre. 64 THE CRUCIFIXION, with the Virgin and St. John Evangelist: a bijou truly inestimable. It was origin¬ ally painted on the door of a Tabernacle for the Oratory of the Cavalieri Palace, and has ever been considered a most rare and precious gem; it is in very fine preservation. FINIS. . ' V.V,7,V-,’-. ’.' •..'v; .v/,*-*'*"'"* - ' ‘ > <<»,•.' 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