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Cataloging of art - Early works to 1800
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A catalogue of the genuine, entire and valuable collection of paintings, of John Blackwood, Esq; (Who is now abroad) amongst which are the works of the following masters, viz. Lud. Carracci, G. and N. Poussin, Castiglione, Borgognone, both, of Italy, Valerio Castelli, Rembrandt, Rubens, Vanderheyde, Vandevelde, Wovermans, Hondicooter, Vanderneer, Hobbima, Berghem, Ostade, Ruysdael, Cuyp, Storck, Sorgh, &c. Likewise his antique busts, figures, &c. in bronze and marble; a curious marble chimeny piece ornamented with figures in bronze; a large and magnificent French clock; and other effects. Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 19th and 20th of this instant March 1760. The same may be viewed on Monday the 17th, and every day after till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at twelve o'clock. Catalogues of which may be had gratis at Mr. Langford, in the Great Piazza aforesaid. Conditions of sale as usual.
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774.Date: 1760]- Books
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A Catalogue of the general exhibition, of Grand museum of arts and sciences; Consisting of the most capital works of both ancient and modern masters, in painting, sculpture, drawing, &c. Besides a great variety of mechanical and natural curiosities. Now exhibiting at the great room near Exeter Exchange, in the Strand. Formed on an entire new plain, under the direction of Mr. Tassaert.
Date: 1777?]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine and valuable collection of prints, and drawings, belonging to Tho. Smith, painter in Derby, which will be sold by auction in the assembly room at the Raven in Shrewsbury, on Saturday 21st May, Wednesday 25th and Saturday 28th. The prints consist of the best works of Raphael, and other eminent masters of Italy, France, Flanders, &c. Among which are many lots of curious etchings, by Rambrandt, De la Bella, Silverfire, Castilione, &c. The whole may be view'd at the above nam'd place till the time of sale, which will begin each day punctually at eleven o'clock. Catalogues to be had the place of sale. Conditions of sale as usual.
Date: 1763- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine, entire and curious collection of prints and drawings bound and unbound, of Mr. Peter Scheemaker, of Vine-Street, Piccadilly, Statuary, (who intends to retire from business.) Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Langford, at his house in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden, on Wednesday the 10th of this instant December 1755, and the six following evenings. The said collection may be view'd at the place of sale on Monday the 8th instant, and every day after till the time of sale, which will begin each evenings punctually at Six o'clock. Catalogues of which may be had at Mr. Langford'd in the Great Piazza, Covent-Garden, aforesaid. Conditions of sale as usual.
Langford, Mr. (Abraham), 1711-1774.Date: 1755]- Books
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A catalogue of the genuine and valuable collection of Prints, drawings and books of prints, of an eminent collector. Comprehending the choicest of Hollar's works, including death's dance, with the borders: also, several capital sets; comprising the views of audley end, in Essex, by Winstanley, purchased at Dr. Mead's sale for Đ 50; view of longford house, by Yates and Collins; the triumphal arches erected to the honour of James the First, both extremely rare; some very capital drawings by Pillement, &c. a most capital portrait, whole length, of the Late King of Poland, by Balechou; several scarce heads by Smith, and various by old and modern masters. Which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Bastin, at his great room in Exeter Change in the Strand, on Tuesday the 27th of this instant February 1770. and the six following evenings (Sunday excepted). The said collection may be viewed on Monday the 26th, till the time of sale, which will begin each evening punctually at six o'clock: Catalogues are delivered gratis at Mount Coffee House, Lower Grovernor Street; George's Coffee House, Temple Bar; at the place of sale; and at Mr. Bastin's in Beaufort Buildings.
Bastin, Mr.Date: 1770]