The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-29
during the ntter nnrt Of the Inst century for hor

during the latter pnrt Of the last century iorhCr
beauty, wit, and lcctonecring exploits. Wal
pole said of her that her lively modesty and
and other contemUorary writer's bore tribute
to her destinations. Tho painters Of her time
did their best to perpetuatc her charms. Sir
which were among his most celebrated works.
Gainsborough also, painted two portraits Of her
1888. a. full length, for Lord Spcncer's collcc-
ton. This last was the ono stolen from the
1, now british British institution IT. seems to haye
hgt in 1899 was purchased Of Mrs.
a"s@mGT s5 @nG sold by p pie'oMI ie mr. or or
eG3. When that part Of Mr. Wynn EIiss col
lection not included 10 his bcuucst to the Crown
was sold by auction in May. 1876 this portrait
the interval of its disappearance the portrait
had been cut down To- the knees. nut ilation
for which II was not easy to account saiisfacto-
rly Nevertheless NJ the sale concerning which
there was great interest. the bddings COM
menccd at 900 guincns, and was rapidly run
Knocked down To- Mr.. Agnew
The portrait is familiar to tho art public
through the excellent engrayings made, Of it,
IN" beautiful Original wears the broad " Gains
borborough hai-latcly again the fashion alter
nearly q century-one side loopcd up TO the
crown. leaving the charming face and tho plcn-
view. while lie opposit. side falls coa,icttishiy
ai,n,et - tha eL.i,,tt.r frbn forn i,,la rtt
smilingly. and the attitude is ,: ono who. as
she walks past. turns her head e look unon
dress is rich. Of u soft. figured material. and
about the throat rs worn high collar ot costly
lace. The sleeves are large and pulled at tho
shoulders tight-iitting down the arm to the
wrist. and over the right arm is thrown the
train of the dress.
Mr.. William Srhaus. whose skiliul capture Of
the stolen Murilo three years ago. procured
for him the thanks of the spanish Government
and u decoration 10y the Queen, making him
Commander Of the orders of Isabella Catholca
and of Charles Third. il now in Europe. His
nephew, Mr. Herman Srhaus, and his partner,
MIR. John Clements, had also noticed the adNcr-
tiscment In the Nodd. hut placed little credcnce
in the oSshility of recovering the lost treasure.
Sergeant kcaly Of the Central Police ONCE
| detective squad said last night: Atthc time the
| Gainsborough picture was stolen we received n
| cable message from tho chief Of the
! detectives in London asking Us 10 watch
/ the de- rirtiOn was very mcagre, hut. with the
| assistance of Custom House officers. all bug
| gage was carefully searched. Two weeks l9ter
| Superintendent Nalling received complete
/ history OF the case. enclosing n number ol
| circulars accurately describing the picture
| These circulars were disposed of To- tn
/ best advantage. They were given TO al
/ the picture dealers and exports in tn,
| citv. Detectives Holly Lyon. Richard King
and George lNdf1rd were specially detailed {,
| watch for the picture These officers. ON soy
/ cral occasions were summoned ont Oi town bj
parties who claimed 10 have II clcw To the pic
AT one time it was thought We were likely tC
| obtain some clue e. lis whereabouts. This Wa
| caused ly the sudden Introduction of th'
| 'Ghinshor0ugh nat, which last summer was 81
| fashionable among women. ono iN~hiouahl'
! Wpdi-i" went 90 far Us 10 call 1t the Lady
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