The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-18
GREAT SALE OF PAINTINGS.

The admirers of the Fine Arts will be gratihed to
know that the second large sale Of Paintings BY NJ
A. s. Robinson No 910 hesnut St., commences this
evening at "A NJ. The sale viii be conducted by
b. Scott Jr., who is well known as an auctioneer
that it is iscarcely necessary to say word in his
praise. Mr. Scott has entered into the business of
selling works of high art with spirit and energy
His efforts in this direction are tending towards an
intelligent appre cation of the higher styles OF TART
and II his sales continued will doubtless eventu-
ate In much good.
Mr.. Robinson's catalogue embraces one hundred
and eight pictures from the eases of the best
native and toreign artists 1t is observable that
most Of the pictures exhibition are OF small size.
which in our OPINION is hopeful sign. In the past,
picture buyers were In the habit of purchasing &C.
cordng 10 the square feet and inches of the
but better feennR in this respect gaining ground,
and delicacy and artistic skill Is the meritOnous
feature.
II would be impossible in article TO call atten
ton to all the gems OF this large collection. We
must content ourselves by simply suggesting a few,
in order to call public notice to che merits OF he
whole. We take the catalogue at random, not even
protesting to say which particular work bears the
palm
"The Huntsmar," by Ltschauer, of Berlin is a
picture that cannot fail TO be admired. An old
hunter Is surrounded by his dogs, and whlle he
enjoys his pipe is pouring something into the mouth
of one OF them, that very suggestive OF medicinal
operation. 1t is OF those quiet scenes that have
an mex plcabe attraction, and the one looks at
1t the more apparent its beauties become.
''The Mother JOY" by Malen, of Paris, whether
considered regards ITS mech lnical execution
ITS suggestions, viii be pronounced admirable by all
who can appreciate ART. 1t is simply young mother
fondlng her babe; but the attitudes so graceful,
and the colorng delicate, that few will pass by
without careful inspection.
E ID. Lewis the most popular, if not the most
talented, of our Philadelphia landscape artists, has
autumnal scene on Lake George, which shows his
wonderful ability in reproducing upon canvas the
varieties of foliage IN their decay. The cooTng in
this piece is peculiarly rich, and, in our opinion
will add greatly to the rapidly rising fame of the
artist.
The remarkably small specimen of FIchel, of
Paris, entitled "The smokers" will perhaps be
overlooked by many, but close inspection will
prove that it is real gem. -Four figures are clus-
tered around table, with pipes, and in their
han and all the accessories betOkeninR that they
are ENJOYING the good things of life. The posi-
ons of the parties engaged in the are per-
feet that the picture almost speaks. The head of
the old man in the background can scarcely be sur.
passed. and the quiet of humor that pervades
is one of its most striking features.
"The Little COquete," by Myer Won Bremen, is
also worthy OF notice. A little girl is adjusting her
toilet before mirror, and has all the airs and
graces OF an accomplished belle. The story Is well
told, and conveys a lesson.
very fine landscape by Schultze OF Dusseldorf,
is noticeable picture. The scene is "Lake Lu-
zerne," and the lights and shades are admirably
managed.
"The Bird Catchers," by Won Seben, of Berlin,
represents four joyous children hidden behind some
growing wheat attempting to entice some birds into
their tolls.
Laurent De Buel exhibits a very fine cattle piece,
one of his very best specimens
1t is impossible to do more than suggest the beau
ties of the collection. We only say that all who
interested art should attend the sale this
ing. About half OF the pictures win be disposed
of tonight and the remainder tomorrow night