The  AHA!  Event  of  the  Month

Rembrandt  Harmensz  van  Rijn

Leiden 1606 – Amsterdam 1669

Rembrandt. Half length figure in black coat. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15.6 x 10 cm.
Offer no. 14,294 / EUR  43. (c. US$ 70.) + shipping

Rembrandt van Ryn. Half length portrait. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 16.6 x 12.6 cm.
Offer no. 11,855 / EUR  43. (c. US$ 70.) + shipping

Rembrandt and his Wife. He with sword and the glass in the raised right, on the table before them rummer and peacock. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.5 x 12.8 cm.
Offer no. 14,201 / EUR  60. (c. US$ 97.) + shipping

Rembrandt’s Mother. Half length portrait. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.8 x 12.6 cm.
Offer no. 5,062 / EUR  43. (c. US$ 70.) + shipping

Rembrandt’s Daughter. Half length figure. Steel engraving by D. J. Pound (England about 1859/60). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.8 x 13.5 cm.
Offer no. 11,886 / EUR  43. (c. US$ 70.) + shipping

Rembrandt’s Daughter. Half length portrait. Steel engraving by Johann Leonhard Raab (Schwaningen near Ansbach 1825 – Munich 1899). C. 1840. 18 x 12.8 cm.
Offer no. 11,856 / EUR  43. (c. US$ 70.) + shipping

Samson’s Threat. In the wealth of his hair showing his frightened-refusing father-in-law the fist. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 17.3 x 12.1 cm. – After the Berlin painting of c. 1635 without the billy-goat added in later copies.
Offer no. 14,200 / EUR  43. (c. US$ 70.) + shipping

Samson’s Riddle. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.8 x 17.7 cm. – Figurative scenery.
Offer no. 11,885 / EUR  43. (c. US$ 70.) + shipping

Jan  Lievens

Leiden 1607 – Amsterdam 1674

Isaac blessing Jacob. The patriarch lying on large pillows lying his hand on Jacob’s head who kneels besides the tester-bed. On the other side of the bed woman offering a plate with food. Jacob with quiver full of arrows hanging over his shoulder. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 15 x 18 cm.
Offer no. 14,299 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Giovanni  Batista  Salvi  (=Sassoferrato)

Sassoferrato 1609 – Rome 1685

The Madonna. Sitting in the clouds with the child in her arms. To the sides three putto heads resp. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.5 x 15.7 cm.
Offer no. 14,196 / EUR  40. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Adriaen  van  Ostade

1610 Haarlem 1685

A Village Ale-House. In front at the table four peasants, the woman brooding over a letter to write while an almost drunk farmer laughs at her. Otherwise kitchen utensils and sheaves hanging from the ceiling. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 16 x 19 cm.
Offer no. 6,800 / EUR  76. (c. US$ 123.) + shipping

Dutch Boors Drinking. The smoking, drinking, and talking farmers. In the foreground the innkeeper himself sitting at the table while his wife acts as the barkeeper in the background. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 16.6 x 12.5 cm.
Offer no. 4,952 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Ostades Mother. Half length portrait, sitting below tendrils of vine, supporting the head with her left. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15.3 x 11.3 cm.
Offer no. 14,278 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

Adrian Ostade (in his Study). Sitting at the easel. In the room numerous painting utensils, sketches, and sculptures. Steel engraving by Alex. Carse. C. 1840. 18 x 13.5 cm.
Offer no. 11,843 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

Smoker and Drinker. Smoking his pipe and talking to the old man with the wine can. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 16.8 x 12.5 cm.
Offer no. 4,975 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

David  Teniers II

Antwerp 1610 – Brussels 1690

A Peasant’s Wedding. In front left the bride and bridegroom, the bride with small crown, together with bagpiper. On the right the peasants before the alehouse dancing, eating, and enjoying themselves. In the background the church. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.1 x 17.8 cm.
Offer no. 4,953 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Boor’s Dwelling. The farmer’s wife making pancakes, the four men partly talking and with wine can, partly standing around or reading. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15 x 18 cm. –  Fine  motif.
Offer no. 4,945 / EUR  76. (c. US$ 123.) + shipping

The Concert. Peasant’s room with fiddler and a drinking pair. The woman – secretly observed by an elder one – reading a letter. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.5 x 12.9 cm.
Offer no. 5,638 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

The Bagpiper. Behind him at the table peasant reading a letter or document with much joy. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 16.8 x 11.8 cm. – In the broad white margin somewhat foxing.
Offer no. 6,770 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Teniers and Family. Striking the cello, the family behind him with songbooks. On the table clarinet and notes. On the right large cooler with two bottles. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.5 x 17 cm.
Offer no. 11,842 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Pierre  Mignard

Troyes 1612 – Paris 1695

Maria Mancini. Half length portrait of the first mistress of Louis XIV, niece of Cardinal Mazarin and aunt of Prince Eugene. The dress drawn from the shoulders and covering only half of the breast anymore. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 16 x 11.4 cm. – See the complete description.
Offer no. 14,870 / EUR  65. (c. US$ 105.) + shipping

Gerard  Dou

1613 Leiden 1675

The Pet Flower. Looked at and watered by the old woman at the window. Above her a birdcage. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.7 x 12.3 cm.
Offer no. 11,875 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

G. Dow (recte The Violinist). Standing at the window, with view on the easel in the background. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.5 x 12.8 cm. – According to Martin no self-portrait.
Offer no. 8,649 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Gerhard Dow. The artist writing or drawing with quill in a folio, surrounded i. a. by globe and violin. (1647.) Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1840. 18.7 x 13.3 cm.
Offer no. 14,102 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

The Hermit. Kneeling before bible with woodcuts and crucifix during prayer. (C. 1635.) Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1840. 18 x 12.6 cm.
Offer no. 11,867 / EUR  35. (c. US$ 57.) + shipping

The writing Master. Sharpening the quill in the window, with sealed document, hourglass, and birdcage. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.4 x 12.7 cm.
Offer no. 11,845 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

Bartholomeus  van  der  Helst

Haarlem 1613 – Amsterdam before 1670

Mother and Child. Sitting in a black gown with large frill, holding the little girl with her left, her right opening the prayer book on the table. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 18.2 x 14 cm.
Offer no. 14,234 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

Govaert  Flinck

Cleve 1615 – Amsterdam 1660

(Abraham and Hagar.) Together with the crying child. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 14.4 x 15.5 cm.
Offer no. 14,211 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Anna & Maria. The younger one reading in a book. Steel engraving by J. Geyer. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.6 x 12.4 cm.
Offer no. 14,273 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

The Rabbi. Leaning upon a draped balustrade. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.3 x 12.7 cm.
Offer no. 11,859 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

Salvator  Rosa

Arenella, Naples, 1615 – Rome 1673

Salvator Rosa. Self-portrait with the monkey on his shoulders. In the hand a bird’s nest. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 18.4 x 12.5 cm.
Offer no. 14,235 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

Salvator Rosa. Self-portrait, holding a small figure (Christ?) in his hand. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 16.8 x 11.5 cm.
Offer no. 14,301 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

Ferdinand  Bol

Dordrecht 1616 – Amsterdam 1680

Jacob’s Dream. An angel appears to Jacob who is fallen asleep below some underwood while a putto lifts his cap. Above in the clouds through which the holy light breaks two further putti. Besides Jacob a water-bottle. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 19.7 x 13 cm.
Offer no. 14,237 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Joseph & Jacob. Greeting humbly the princely dressed master, presented by an adjutant Steel engraving by Hall. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15 x 16.9 cm.
Offer no. 14,190 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

The Flight into Egypt. Mary leaning to a bank of grass and giving the child the breast. Joseph standing behind her. In the front right an ass looking into the picture. Amongst the utensils taken with several tools of a carpenter as saw and hammer. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15.9 x 17 cm.
Offer no. 14,179 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Carlo  Dolci

1616 Florence 1686

The Child Christ. Half length portrait. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 16.5 x 11.7 cm.
Offer no. 14,206 / EUR  40. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Herodias Daughter. The grandchild of Herodes the Great with the head of John the Baptist she danced for on the silverplate. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.7 x 14.2 cm. – In the octagon with filled corners.
Offer no. 14,207 / EUR  43. (c. US$ 70.) + shipping

St. Caecilie. Playing the organ. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.3 x 13.6 cm.
Offer no. 8,652 / EUR  43. (c. US$ 70.) + shipping

St. John. The quill in his hand to write the thoughts of redeem into the book lying on the stone before him. At his side the eagle. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 18.4 x 13 cm. – In the octagon with the corners filled with hatching.
Offer no. 14,295 / EUR  43. (c. US$ 70.) + shipping

Gerard  ter  Borch  II

Zwolle 1617 – Deventer 1681

A young Lady in a Satin Dress. Washing her hands over a bowl held by the maid with the left while she pours the water over her mistress’ hands. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.7 x 13.5 cm.

“ As painter of the noble society, of the ladies in white satin gowns Terborch is unrivalled and single in his kind … The noblesse with which he was able to give full length portraits in small sizes … ” (Wurzbach).

“ … elegant, small-sized full length portraits of wealthy citizens, posing before poor rooms. In general these portraits concentrate themselves less on the status of those portrayed but more on the immediate presentation of their individuality ” (AKL).

Offer no. 6,100 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Paternal Advice. Sitting with his hat on the lap, the sword at his side, the woman besides him drinking. The other “admonished” woman in a shining silk gown with the back to the viewer. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 16.5 x 12.3 cm. – For the changing interpretation of this painting as “Brothel Scene of the Upper Class” to “Petrarcian courting rituals showing the predominant ideals in the social behaviour of the middle class” comp. AKL XII, 665.
Offer no. 14,254 / EUR  60. (c. US$ 97.) + shipping

Boy & Dog. Sitting on a low chair and catching the dog’s fleas. On a board before him an old hat. Steel engraving by Merkel. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.9 x 13.1 cm.
Offer no. 14,217 / EUR  40. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

The Ordinance. The officer reading the letter, standing before him the richly dressed orderly officer with postal horn on his back. Between the two the adjutant. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.9 x 12.9 cm.

The illustration in Rosenberg, 1897, no. 19 with the title “The Officer reading a Letter” as pendant to “The Officer writing a Letter”.
Offer no. 5,891 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Bartholome  Esteban  Murillo

1618 Seville 1682

St. Anthony of Padua. Kneeling to the left in dark night with the child in his arms. Before him two putti with iris and opened book resp., in the slightly opening clouds further putti. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 15.2 x 15.6 cm.
Offer no. 14,259 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

The Flower Girl. Sitting, showing the flowers on her shawl. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 21.3 x 15.9 cm. –  Lovable  picture.
Offer no. 14,220 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Boys eating Melons. “Murillo’s street urchins” with melons and other fruit. Besides them a lamb. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of 19^th century. 18.8 x 13.3 cm.

One of the three sympathetic depictions of urchins in Munich. – As depictions of melons rare.
Offer no. 5,072 / EUR  56. (c. US$ 91.) + shipping

Madonna and Child. Sitting. Steel engraving by D. J. Pound (England about 1859/60). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 21.3 x 12.7 cm.
Offer no. 14,219 / EUR  40. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Philips  Wouwerman

1619 Haarlem 1668

The Sally. Cavalry fight. On the left burning fortress. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1840. 16 x 16.9 cm.
Offer no. 12,429 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

(The Cloisters.) Feeding the poor and decrepit. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1850. 21.6 x 14.7 cm.
Offer no. 14,174 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

(The Cavalry Fight.) In the front heavy fighting, above and in the background burning houses. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1898). C. 1850. 14.8 x 16.7 cm. – Minimal stockfleckig.
Offer no. 8,075 / EUR  48. (c. US$ 78.) + shipping

Also available here by/after Wouwerman

Cornelis  Bega

1631/32 Haarlem 1664

(A Peasant’s Room.) The farmers smoking and talking besides the mother giving the breast to her child. With playing cards and wine can. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.6 x 15.2 cm.
Offer no. 4,951 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

The Lute Player. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.5 x 13.1 cm.
Offer no. 11,858 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Courtship. He with wine can, she with the glass. Behind both old man. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.5 x 13.4 cm.
Offer no. 7,087 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Nicolaes  Berchem

Haarlem 1620 – Amsterdam 1683

Laban and his People. Surrounded by a herd of different livestock. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14 x 16.3 cm.
Offer no. 4,962 / EUR  43. (c. US$ 70.) + shipping

A Landscape. Shepherds and manifold livestock and travellers at Italian waters. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.9 x 15.2 cm.
Offer no. 4,965 / EUR  47. (c. US$ 76.) + shipping

A Landscape. Italian peasants with different livestock, partly standing in the shallow river. On the left steep mountain wall with castle. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.9 x 13.4 cm.
Offer no. 4,956 / EUR  37. (c. US$ 60.) + shipping

A Landscape. Italian peasants with several livestock in shallow water amongst fine mountains. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 15.4 x 16.9 cm.
Offer no. 4,955 / EUR  44. (c. US$ 71.) + shipping

Cattle drinking. Shepherds and laundrywomen with cattle and goats at a water feed by two waterfalls. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 12.3 x 15.4 cm.
Offer no. 4,964 / EUR  47. (c. US$ 76.) + shipping

Allart  van  Everdingen

Alkmar 1621 – Amsterdam 1675

A (Scandinavian) Mountain Scenery.) In front waterfall, manifold figurines. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.5 x 13.1 cm. – Fine picture.
Offer no. 9,311 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Isaac  van  Ostade

1621 Haarlem 1649

Dutch Winter Scene. Lively scene on the ice near houses. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 16.5 x 16.4 cm. – Typical for the much wanted small work.
Offer no. 14,104 / EUR  65. (c. US$ 105.) + shipping

Samuel  van  Hoogstraten

1627 Dordrecht 1678

Curiosity. With fur cap looking through the open wing of lead glass window. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.8 x 12.9 cm. – After the painting of 1653.
Offer no. 14,213 / EUR  40. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Carlo  Cignani

Bologna 1628 – Forlì 1719

Potiphar’s Wife. Embracing the resisting Joseph out of her bed and with denuded chest. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.8 x 14.3 cm. – In the octagon, the edges filled with fleurale ornaments.
Offer no. 14,180 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

Gabriel  Metsu

Leiden 1629 – Amsterdam 1667

The Smoker. Young gentleman sitting at the table with Genever and pipe. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.9 x 12.9 cm.
Offer no. 4,973 / EUR  61. (c. US$ 99.) + shipping

Jan  Wynants

Haarlem c. 1630 – Amsterdam 1684

Landscape. View over the park-like landscape enlivened with figurines on a river with steep banks. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1840. 16.3 x 19.6 cm. –  Charming  picture.
Offer no. 11,880 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Jan  Vermeer  van  Delft

1632 Delft 1675

The Art of Painting. Back view of the master before the easel with Clio (Kleio) as Muse of history and in such a way also patroness of history painting with trumpet + folio in front of a room dominating wall-map of the Seventeen Provinces by Jan van Doetechum of 1594 in an edition after 1652 at Nicolas Visscher (Piscator) I. (Ca. 1667.) Steel engraving by William French (ca. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th cent. Inscribed: Czernin Galerie zu Wien / Jan van der Meer und (erroneously) Pieter de Hoogh pinx^nt / W. French sc. / Des Malers Atelier/ The Painters Study and address of the publisher A. H. Payne’s. 21.2 x 15.8 cm. – The wall-map as the real worth of the world-famous painting deciphered in academic recherche after 300 years. – Worth reading complete description.
Offer no. 13,300 / EUR  65. (c. US$ 105.) + shipping

A Girl Reading. Standing at the open window reading the received letter. Suggestively the curtain as carrier of the mystery, drawn back separating the scenery. On the richly draped table fruit peel in vanitas position, surely as allusion to the contents of the letter. Steel engraving as before. Inscribed: Dresdener Galerie / Jan van der Meer pinx^t. / W. French sc., otherwise as before, in German, too, and with the address of Payne. 18.5 x 13.4 cm. – Isolated small fox-spots visible on recto only in text-line and wide white margin.
Offer no. 13,301 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Luca  Giordano

1632 Naples 1705

Satan’s Overthrow. Kicked to the abyss despite resistance by the archangel with the flaming sword together with his loyal followers. Steel engraving by Walther. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.7 x 11.3 cm.
Offer no. 14,279 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Nicolaes  Maes

Dordrecht 1634 – Amsterdam 1693

A Philosopher. Leafing through one of the numerous books on his table. With monocle. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.6 x 16.3 cm.
Offer no. 11,884 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Eglon  Hendrick  van  der  Neer

Amsterdam 1634 – Dusseldorf 1703

The Lute Player. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1850. 19 x 13.6 cm. – Slightly browned throughout.
Offer no. 11,861 / EUR  38. (c. US$ 62.) + shipping

Frans  van  Mieris

1635 Leiden 1681

Luncheon. Young lady with oysters and wine, courted by an older gallant. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.5 x 11.7 cm.
Offer no. 6,315 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

The Scholar. Sharpening the quill before opened manuscript and globe. Glazed coloured steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.9 x 13.1 cm. – Light foxspots in the upper and left margin, especially in the subtext area perceptible feeble light margin. – In unusually fine colouring. – See the complete description.
Offer no. 14,314 / EUR  86. (c. US$ 139.) + shipping

– – The same, but not coloured.
Offer no. 5,956 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

The Tinker. The master looking for the leak in the bowl brought to him by the young woman. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). C. 1840. 16 x 16 cm. –  Charming  genre  picture.
Offer no. 6,309 / EUR  76. (c. US$ 123.) + shipping

The Lute Player. Adored by a priest. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1850. 19.5 x 12.6 cm.
Offer no. 13,282 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

(Mieris’ Study.) Sitting at the easel and talking with the lady in a white satin gown whose portrait he has almost completed. In the background a servant. In front left at the wall a cello. The picture discloses under a raised curtain as the symbol of the secret and transitory. For the latter, too, on a board skull and loose papers hanging over the edge. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19 x 12.9 cm. – Top rounded.
Offer no. 14,293 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Franz van Mieris receiving a Visitor in his Studio. The latter examining the painting on the easel, the master himself standing on the side with his palette. In front a cello leaning at the table. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1840. 20.2 x 12.8 cm.
Offer no. 11,844 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

The Trumpeter in the Guard-room. Sitting at the table and smoking his pipe. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.3 x 13 cm.
Offer no. 8,648 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

The Guard Room. The soldier fell asleep, his hand with the hat sank to the floor where his pipe has fallen to, too – and the innkeeper or drinking fellow takes his last coin making the sign of silence to the woman. On the table carafe besides overturned rummer and the knapsack, on the floor saddle, the sword leaning to the table. In the corner bellows. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 18.5 x 12.3 cm.
Offer no. 14,247 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

The Fortuneteller. According to the dreamy look of the young lady the future seems to be lovely. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1840. 18 x 13 cm. –  Rarer  sujet.
Offer no. 14,103 / EUR  76. (c. US$ 123.) + shipping

Adriaen  van  de  Velde

1636 Amsterdam 1672

Cattle. Cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs near the farm behind the trees. The farmer’s wife milking. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1840. 16 x 16.6 cm.
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Elisabetta  Sirani

1638 Bologna 1665

Amor. Standing in the light on a small pedestal, with arrow, bow, and quiver. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.1 x 14.8 cm.
Offer no. 14,280 / EUR  40. (c. US$ 65.) + shipping

Caspar  Netscher

Heidelberg 1639 – The Hague 1684

A Lady playing the Harpsichord. Accompanying a gallant. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.2 x 13 cm.
Offer no. 11,851 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

(A Lady at the Toilet Table.) Tickling the lap-dog while the maid lies the hair. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.2 x 13.2 cm.
Offer no. 11,848 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

Shepherd & Shepherdess. Shepherd’s scenery in an Arcadian landscape. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.8 x 13.4 cm.
Offer no. 4,960 / EUR  60. (c. US$ 97.) + shipping

A Lady singing. Accompanied by a gallant with plucked instrument. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.7 x 13.2 cm.
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Pieter  van  Slingelandt

1640 Leiden 1691

The Musical Rehearsal. With small dog in her arm and necked by a young lover. On the chair violin with bow, on the floor notes. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.9 x 13.1 cm.
Offer no. 11,852 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Domestic Scene. The lady with the youngster reaching out for the maid. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.7 x 15 cm.
Offer no. 11,873 / EUR  46. (c. US$ 75.) + shipping

Godefried  Schalcken

Dordrecht 1643 – The Hague 1706

Proving Eggs. The young woman, still with the egg basket in her arm, holding an egg against the flame of the light. On the cabinet vegetables. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19 x 13.8 cm.
Offer no. 4,936 / EUR  76. (c. US$ 123.) + shipping

The Wise and Foolish Virgins. In the moonlit night the ones try to gain attention with bright lights, jewellery and opened dresses while the others – in the minority – pray with modest dresses and small lights. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 16.2 x 17.3 cm.
Offer no. 14,269 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Marco  Antonio  Franceschini

1648 Bologna 1729

Caritas. On the ottoman in woody landscape with three children, one of which sleeping at the offered breast. In her raised left a fruit. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.4 x 17.2 cm.
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Magdalen. Sinking down, hold by her maids, in her hand still the scourge. On the floor the jewelry gliding out of her hands and picked up by a little Moor. Steel engraving by T. Jähnige. 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 20.1 x 12.6 cm.
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– The same, but in steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.8 x 12.6 cm.
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Jan  Verkolje I

Amsterdam 1650 – Delft 1693

The Rejected Proposal (The Trumpeter and the Lady). Company at the table, a servant bringing plate with fruit. The mother with wine can and flute glass. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.7 x 13.5 cm.
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Adriaen  van  der  Werff

Karlinger-Ambacht 1659 – Rotterdam 1722

Abraham & Hagar. Looking back while leaving the house with the child at her hand. On the threshold Abraham with wife and child. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 18.9 x 13.2 cm.
Offer no. 14,309 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Youth’s Amusements. Young women and men in a garden filled with ancient sculptures. Amongst these Hercules swinging his club against his enemy already lying on the ground. Two of the girls playing with a small bird, another one drawing. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1845. 18.9 x 12.1 cm.
Offer no. 14,248 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Antoine  Pesne

Paris 1683 – Berlin 1757

The Engraver / G(eorg) F(riedrich) Schmidt & Frau. The draughtsman and engraver (1712 Berlin 1775) leaning upon a copper-plate and already showing with his right the solution while his left still holding “La Impossible” as opened book. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 14.3 x 14.3 cm.

Interesting, too, for the working material lying besides the plate on the table. Schmidt, son of a clothier, was “one of the most famous artists of the 18^th century” (Nagler). – See the complete description.
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Antoine  Watteau

Valenciennes 1684 – Nogent-sur-Marne 1721

The Terrace. Two separate companies in a park, the one in front with guitarist trying to win his belle. On the left a gallant shows his reverence to the back of a stone nymph while on the right two young girls rob a rose bush. Steel engraving by (supposedly Edward John, about 1797 – 1865) Roberts. Ca. 1840. 15.6 x 16.7 cm.

After the painting in Dresden, close to the Berlin “Party in the Open” with its central bench group, in its composition also to the “Isle of Cythera” in the Städel in Frankfort as expected with precise terrace in the lateral back field, items G 63 and G 9 together with (colour) illustrations of the Watteau Catalogue Washington etc. 1984/85.
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Fête Champêtre. Company enjoying themselves amorously and gallantly in a park above of a pond with a statue of Venus on the right with cupid contending for the quiver with arrows. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). Ca. 1840. 15.7 x 16.7 cm.

Side-correct reproduction of the “admirable love party in Dresden” – Watteau Catalogue Washington etc. 1984/85, p. 407, ills. 3 – , thematically belonging to the “Pilgrimage to the Isle of Cythera” and the “Embarkation to Cythera” resp. in Paris and Berlin resp. (nos. 61 f. of the catalogue with ills.) in which the statue follows the latter, but without the second putto in the back of the goddess and the faun head and the Mars attributes at the pedestal.
Offer no. 14,509 / EUR  50. (c. US$ 81.) + shipping

Andries  Verhoeven

1687 Master in Antwerp

(The Quarter-Billet.) The orderly officer knocking at the gate for a young woman with children. In the background tent camp. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). C. 1850. 17.8 x 12.5 cm. –  Charming  +  rare  theme.
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Nicolas  Lancret

1690 Paris 1745

Fête Champêtre. The party in the open with the dancing pair. Below trees before grain-filed and property set back in the hills. In front right a gentleman teaching a dog giving paw. Steel engraving by Albert Henry Payne (London 1812 – Leipsic 1902). Ca. 1845. 15.2 x 17.1 cm.

The very charming sujet Lancret’s – “one of the most famous beside of Watteau” (Nagler) – , probably after one of the Berlin war losses “Dancing Couple in the Open” or “The Party in the Open” (Bernhard, Verlorene Werke der Malerei, pp. 69 f.).

Friendly with Watteau since the days of joint education in Gillot’s study the connection broke up when Lancret exhibited two paintings in the manner of the friend of which one believed this himself had painted them and congratulated him accordingly.
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1401-1500  –  1501-1600  –  1601-1700  –  1701-1800  –  1801-1900

„ … Die (vom Schwiegervater geerbten Par force-Jagd) Ridinger … habe ich in meinem Arbeitszimmer bestens neben einem Gobelin plaziert und möchte sie nicht mehr verkaufen. Besten Dank und ein Kompliment an Ihr Haus, dass sie nach so vielen Jahren noch an mich gedacht haben “

(Herr K.-A. H., 2. Februar 2004)