The Sun.
London, England, 1863-06-15 00:00:00

CONCLUDING DAY'S SALE.

The second day's sale went off with increased
eclat, many of the finest pictures being secured for
the nation. The following were the leading ex-

amples :-
129. Sir Antonio More—" La Belle Isabella, daughter of
Henryll. of Stain," richly attired (not Queen Mary of Eng-
land, as erroneously printed in catalogue), from the Fesch
collection. A magnificent portrait-140 guineas (Ferrer).
144. Palma Vecchio—" Divine and Heathen Love," in a
splendid landscape. From the collection of King Louis
Philippe. Purchased by Baron Taylor from the Count
D'Aguilar. See IP aagen, supp. p. 168, A very superb
example-420 guineas (Seymour).
145. Richard Wilson, R.A.—A landscape, with lake and
ruins, and figures. Exhibited at the British Institution in
1851. A splendid example, and the only work of this class
by an English master in the Bromley Collection-295
guineas (Holloway).
148 Giotto-1276, 1366—" The Coronation of the Vir-
gin ;" twn angels kneeling at each side; above is the
Deity, with the symbol of eternity. A grand example of
this rare master. " This work agreed in every respect with
Giotto's well-known picture in Santa Croce, Florence."
Traagen, vol, iii., page 371. From Cardinal Feech's col-
lection. Exhibited at Manchester in 1857-195 guineas
(G. Parry,)
151. Lo Spagna—" The Crucifixion," with many figures.
This magnificent picture came from Spoleto, where the
artist latterly painted, tnd it has much of the influence of
his master, Perugino. At the back of the picture is printed
Diario, or order for ceremonies, by the Archbishop of Spo-
leto. From Cardinal Fesch's collection-340 guineas (Sey-

mour).
154. Andrea del Sarto—" Portrait of Sannazzaro, contem-
plating a skull." Upon this magnificent portrait is inscribed
" Tengo la torte in mazio percite it morire con carita e
l'anzore e it mio"-275 guineas (Holloway).

155.—Bartolemeo Suardo (II Bramontino)—"The Adora-
tion of the Kings," in a splendid landscape. he name given
to this fine gallery picture in Cardinal Fesch's catalogue is
here retained, but there are no works of this rare master re-
maining with which to compare it, It has characteristics
of the early school of Piedmont. It is known that Gaudonzo
Ferrari, before he saw B.affaelle, painted with highly relieved
ornaments, as we find in Pinturicchio and other artists of
the time. (See JP aagen, vol. iii.)-121 guineas (Sir Chas.
Eastlake, for the National Gallery).
157. Marco Pal mezzano Da Forli—"TheVirginE nthrr ned ,
holding the Child," who stands on her lap, in the act of
blessing; on the right, St. John the Baptist; on the left, St.
Lucia. Mantegna's influence shows itself in 6t. John and
in the chiaroscuro frieze. Inscribed " Marcus Palmezzanus
Vic, or Foroleniensis, 1508." This grand gallery picture is
in the artist's first and best manner, before he followed the
Venetian School in his old age. From ( ardinal Fesch's
collection. See Waagen, vol. iii., and Bryant—" Palm(z-
-zano"-320 guineas (Mulvaney, for the Dublin National
Gallery).
159. Antonio Botrsffio—" The Virgin and Child." The
Virgin is attired in a green dress, with crimson boddice,
teated, and offering her bosom to the infant Saviour, who
turns towards the spectator. "A most beautiful picture of
this rare master, quite imbued with the spirit of his master,
Leonardo da Vinci," Waagen vol. iii., 201. From Lord
Northwick's collection, where it was stated to be by Ver-
rochio. Mr. Bromley gave 230 guineas for it (lot 676). It
now fetched 440 guineas (Sir Chas.Eastlake for the National
Gallery). _ .

162: 6irolaino Cotignola—A grand altar piece,the Ascen-
sion of the Virgin. Above is the Deity, in the centre the
Virgin, and beneath are the portraits of Costanza Sforza,
second Prince of Pesaro, his mother, and St. Catherine.
On the wheel is signed " Jeronimus Cotignol," and
below " Junipera Sfortia a marito recepta ex veto P.
MCCCCCVIII." On either side are a bishop and St.
Girolavao. Dr. Waagen says, " This date, and the whole
style of this remarkable picture, show that the master exe-
cuted it before he went to Rome, where he became a scholar
of Raffaelle," vel. iii. 379. Described at large by Lanzi
From Mr. Solly's collection-101 guineas (Lord Ash-
burton).
163-4, Bernardino-Pinturicchic_" The Trojan Horse
brought into the City," which is here represented by
Florence. Painted at the time when the artist and Raf-
faelle were fellow students. Also the companion picture,
"The Death of Hector," from the Palazzo Albizzi. This
and the foregoing Cassone agree in form and treatment
with the two well-known Cassone by Pinturicchio, in the
Borghesi Palace. From Mr. Woodburn'a collection--110
guineas (Colnaghi).
165. Fllippino Lippi—Portrait of La Simonetta, in a
crimson and white dress, with pearls and a veil. The arms
of the Sodenni family are emblazoned on the background.
Dr. Waagen attributes this magnificent portrait to A. Pol-
lajuolo, but it is generally
considered that the treatment
agrees entirely with that of Filippino Lippi ; from Mr.
Rogers's celebrated collection, where it was stated to be by
Verr echio ; cabinet size-460 guineas (Barker).
166. Sandro Botticelli—" The Virgin and Child," sur-
rounded by four angels—circle—a superb example ; from
Mr. Solly's collection, exhibited at the British Institution
in 1859. See Waagen, vol. iii.-230 guineas (Martin).
169. Leonardi Da Vinci—" The Virgin and Child," the
Virgin attired in a blue dress, kneeling, supports the infant
Saviour, who stands on a red cushion, and holds a bird in
his hand. Through the pillars of the building a distant
landscape is seen. Dr. Waagen says ;—" This picture, as-
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Mr. Bromley, at Lord Northwick's sale, for 15 guineas; it
now fetched 140 guineas (Hebeler).
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170. Sandro Botticelli—" Venus ;" whole-length figure.
Another splendid example, the pendant to the one previ-
ously sold (lot 80). Purchased by Mr. Bromley at Florence
in 1844. See Waagen, Supp., p. 160-100 guineas (Lord

Ashburton).
172,—Pesello Peselli, 1330-1457—" The Holy Trinity,"
a magnificent picture, perfectly unique. "The centre pic-
ture of the still existing masterpiece of this admirable and

little-known master which, according to Vasari, the great
painter executed for the church of St. Jacopo, in Pistoia."
—Waagen, vol. iii., Vasari's .Life of Pesello. This glorious
work was secured for the National Gallery, at the price of
2,000 guineas, by Sir Charles Eastlake. Loud applause fol-
lowed the adjudication.
173. Giotti—" Our Saviour receiving the soul of the Yin
gin," who is lying on a couch in the centre of the picture,
surrounded by the Saviour, St. Joseph, St. John, and at-
tendant saints and angels. This great masterpiece of Giotto
is thus described by Vasari :—" Una tavolina dipinta da
Giotto a tempera, con infinita diligenza, dentro la quale era
la morte di nostra Donna, con li Apostoll intorno, e con un
Christ() chi in braccio l'annima di lei riciveva, era molto
lodata da Mic. Angelo, e stata poi levata via da chi the sia.''
From Cardinal Fesck's collection. Exhibited at the British
Institution in 1857-950 guineas (Martin).
This was the last picture in this celebrated collection.
The amount produced by the second day's sale was £8,742
10s—total of both days, £13,958 ss,

THREE CEHLDREN DROWNED.—An occurrence of
a painful character took place at Stafford kit bight.
Three children (two toys and one girl), the two former the
sons of Mr. T. Taylor, and the latter tee child of a friend
who had lzrt her under the protection of Mr. and Mrs
Taylor, had returned from school, and were playing near
the river Sow, which runs close by Mr, Taylor's house,
when, by some cad fatality, they all three fall into the
stream, which had greatly overflowed its banks in conse-
quence of the late rains, The shrieks of the poor little
creatures immediateiy brought some of the neighbours to
the scene of the catastrophe, but so rapid was the current
that all their efforts to rescue them were unavailing. The
gad of the bereave& parents was frantic, and the melan-
choly event caused the most painful excitement throughout
the town, end drew hundreds of people to the spot, all of
whom vied with each other in their endeavours to assist in
the discovery of the victims of this sad occurreuce.—,Bir-
ming4 am .Post,