JOHN CLOW
WINSTANLEY 1852-04-20
20776, 1852-04-20, CLOW (John),
This sale was reported in the Art Journal 1852 page 195. The watercolours were mentioned but not listed.
Paintings 87, Miniatures 2, Aquar. 49,
A CATALOGUE OF THE EXTENSIVE, IMPORTANT, AND VALUABLE COLLECTION OF PAINTINGS AND BEAUTIFUL WATER-COLOUR DRAWINGS,
THE PROPERTY OF MR. JOHN CLOW, NOW ADORNING THE WALLS OF ASH-HOUSE,
By Messrs. THOS.WINSTANLEY and SONS, On TUESDAY, the 20th Day of APRIL 1852, AND TWO FOLLOWING DAYS, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK PRECISELY EACH DAY,ON THE PREMISES. TO BE VIEWED ON SATURDAY, THE 17TH, AND MONDAY, THE 19TH OF APRIL.
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ARTISTS
WORKS WITH DISTINCTIVE TITLES
Note that lot numbers start again at lot 1 on the third day's sale.
CATALOGUE. FIRST DAY'S SALE,
Tuesday, April 20th, 1852, at Twelve o'Clock precisely.
BREAKFAST ROOM - WIDE.HIGH.
Callcott
1 Tintern Abbey on the Wye 1 4 1 0 Attributed to.
Linton
2 Lake of Lugano 1 1 0 10 I(J-=- ....
John Wilson, Jun.
3 Cattle Reposing 1 6 I 38 A pleasing Specimen of the Works of this
Artist.
W. .Ewbank, R.S.A,
4 Vessels in a Fresh Breeze £21
Farrier
5 The Young Philosopher The expression of Surprise and Disappointment
admirably given.
T. F. Marshall
6 Italian Boy and Dolls 2 6 2 0
Jb./J' THOMSON,OF DUDDINGSTON
7 Tantallon Oastle 2 4 1 3 /2~11 j Clearly and transparently Painted.
C. W. COPE, R,A.
8 The Applicant I 4 I 8 Qt~ The Story of theOfficer's Widow is told
with great pathos. 4
T. S. COOPER .
9 A Bit of Scotch Mutton An excellent Specimen of the skill of the
Artist, in his peculiarstyle. 1 3 WIDE. HIGH. o 10
Sir John GILBERT -RA
10 Don Quixote and Sancho Panza 2 2 1 2 I 6 ev. [Graves; 26"x14"]
D. ROBERTS, R.A.
11 On the Darro, Granada The Characters are skilfully contrasted, and
the Colouring powerful and effective. [Graves; 13"x17" £54/12/-]
D. ROBERTS, R.A. .
12 Convent of the Carmelites at Burgos This and the preceding lot
form a desirable Pair of the Artist's highly-esteemed and careful Views in
Spain.[Graves; 13"x17"; £54/12/-]
C. STANFIELD, R.A. ·
13 VIEW IN VENICE 1 5 1 I Brilliant and transparent in colour; a most
desirable Cabinet Specimen of the Works of the Artist, who stands
unrivalled inscenes of this description.
FREDERICK GOODALL
14 A Nun Reading. 10" x 12"; A. beautiful Specimen of this
admired Artist.
J. R. HERBERT
15 THE OUTCAST1 2 1 0 1 7 Full of-poetic feeJing,-the thorough
dejection of the Outcast is given with a truth only equalled by other
works of this eminent Artist.
E. W. COOKE, A.R.A (1811-1880)
16 'Katwick, Coast of Holland'; A Fishing-boat on the Beach, with
Vessels in the distance,-the water is agitated by a stiff breeze. A clear,
transparent, and most carefully-finished Picture by an Artist whose works
rank amongst the most celebrated of Marine Painters. [Art Journal; small;
£50/8/-
J. B.PYNE
17 Heath Scene A Road Crossing a Heath,- Trees on a Bank on the left,
under which Sheep repose,- a Sandbank on the right: clear and transparent
in colour.
P. F. POOLE, R.A. ·
18 GIRL AT A SPRING I 8 2 0 Simplicity of subject, as exemplifiedin
this Picture, forms one of thegreatest charms of the Works of this
estimable Painter. [Graves: 20" x 24" £131/5/-]
McCULLOCH, R.S.A .. ·
19 DOWN CASTLE, PERTHSHIRE A beautiful Scotch scene, given with the
Artist's usual correctness. 3 0 2 0
DAVID WILKIE, R.A. " .
20 JOHN KNOX Administering the Sacrament at Calder House . 2 o 1 7 5
WIDE.mGR. A most interesting Sketch for a larger Picture, showing the
powers of a great mind.
'The Rent Day' (lot 78 below) did not appear in 1843-02-21 Winstanley Manchester; Hick sale. Compare this with lot 20 (in this sale) 'JOHN KNOX Administering the Sacrament at Calder House'. Clow had two David Wilkie sketches but they may not have come from the same source. There were however, two 'JOHN KNOX Administering...' sketches and 'The Rent Day' in 1842-04-25 Christie so this could be the source for both of Clow's Wilkie sketches. 'The Rent Day' was lent to British Institution June 1842 by the Countess of Mulgrave, (d. 1849 (National Portrait Gallery))
MACLISE, R.A .. (Daniel, 1806-1870)
21 HUNT THE SLIPPER 4 6 3 0 Abeautifully playful subject, elegantly
treated. A gracefulness of attitude pervades every Figure in the /l"'{~'v
Group; the Costumes are particularlyquaint and charming, which, combined
with Feminine Beauty, I,' render this Picture one of the most fascinating
of this celebrated Artist's Works. The story (from the Vicar of Wakefield)
is told in the neatest and most forcible manner. Breadth and character in
thedrawing are combined with the most elaborate finish. The individuality
of each character in the immortal little novel is distinctly marked.
Thedetails of the picture, down to the homeliest domestic article, are
painted with a literalness of imitation," and yet the breadth of the
whole is perfectly preserved.
<MACLISE>
22 FITTING OUT MOSES FOR THE FAIR Moses is expatiating, with expanded
limbs, on thebeauty of his bargain, and the benevolence of his mer- chant.
The Vicar is lost in silent annoyance and disappointment. The women look
on half-amused.
<MACLISE>
23 MOSES RETURNING FROM THE FAIR." This picture is thoroughly
embued with the sentiment of Goldsmith, and is a worthy companion to the
preceding lot.
COLLINS, R.A. .
24 HAPPY AS A KING - This acknowledged. and universally admired work
of art is too well known to require any comment.
GEORGE HARVEY, R.S.A. .
25 THE HIGHLAND FUNERAL 5 6 3 2Professor Wilson, in speaking of
another Work of this Artist, eloquently says, "It has not the
picturesque mournfulness of the Highland Funeral,with its misty hills, its
vast desolate moor, which, with its brooding lights and shadows, fall upon
the eye like the ebb and flow of a requiem on thepleased and saddened ear."
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GEORGE HARVEY, R.S.A. .
26 Original Sketch j01' the Above . 2 0 1 0
M'CULLOCH, R.S.A. . .
27 SCOTCH SCENERy-The Figures introduced by Thorburn; the Horse,
Cart, and Dog, by Harvey 6 0 A rare instance of the combined efforts of
three talented Painters. 4 0B 6 WIDE. HIGH.
THOMSON, OF DUDDINGSTON 79~/'
28 ISLE OF SKYE 7 o 3 6 A most powerfully-painted and artistically.
treated Subject, by anAmateur Artist, whose Works rank with the most
classic productions of modern Landscape Painters.
ANDREW WILSON. ·
29 View from the Wallsof Lucca, looking Seawards . 6 0 4 0 By an
Artist who had considerable claims to the title of" The Scotch
Claude."
GEORGE HARVEY, R.S.A. ·
30 THE GLEN OF ENTERKIN 2 3 4 0 This extraordinary Specimen of
Painting was the effect of an observation having been made that the Artist
could notproduce a Landscape.
GEORGE HARVEY, R.S.A ·
31 Argyle an Hour before His Execution. 2 6 1 10 Powerfully coloured,
and drawn with the Artist'susual skill. Id. s:
J. Z. BELL. ·
32 Scenefrom the Decameron of Boccaccio 2 0 2 6 v Exhibiting very
considerable talent in the delineation of subjectsfrom the Artist's
favourite author.
Sir George HARVEY
33 The Foundling; 6 x 7
DINING-ROOM. WIDE. HIGH. ·
40 The Vale of Terni 1 4 1 0 ·
41 Portrait of Miss Stepl~ens, nota Oountess of Essex0 9 1 0 , ~ .
42 Conway Castle 2 0 1 6 Pleasing effect of Sunset.
SECOND DAY'S SALE, Wednesday, April 21st, 1852, at Twelve precisely.
Linton . Wyatt .O. R. Stanley . GeorgeHarvey, R.S.A.. . .
George HARVEY
43 Interior,.with an Old Woman Spinning, and Boys Blowing Bubbles in
the background 1 2 Full ofcharacteristic expression. 1 2 3 M'Otdloch . . .
44 The Duke of Argyle's Fishing Cottage, Loch Fine . 1 0 1 6
Benjamin Robert HAYDON
45 Milton and his Daughters 2 0 26 ~
Patterson, R.S.A. ·
46 Boys Bathing . 1 8 2 3 A pleasing Picture.
F. W. Watts ·
47 The Ferry I 9 1 0 Clear and transparent in colour. ·
Sir George HARVEY
49 Meditation; sketch 6 x 8
Richard REDGRAVE
50 The Song of the Shirt
Richard REDGRAVE
51 The Poor Teacher
Sir Thomas LAWRENCE
52 Head of Lady circular sketch 16in
Alexander JOHNSTONE
53 Trial of Laud
Thomas CRESWICK R.A
56 Girl Washing Feet in Stream; 18 x 14
Robert Scott LAUDER
57 Rebecca from "Ivanhoe" 36"x27"; £53/11/-
...
60 LANDSCAPE: a Group of Trees in full foliage, on the Bank of a transparent running Stream; Cows passing over a wooden Bridge; Bins and a Tower in the distance1 9 1 9 WIDE. HIGH.
William James MULLER
60 Cows Passing Over Wooden Bridge
MULREADY~ R.A ..
61 LANDSCAPE~ with a Cottage on the Bank of a River, on which is a
Boat and Figures 8 I Painted withgreat truth, and highly finished.
GEORGE JONES, R.A. ·
62 Interior of a Oottage 0 6 0 4 / A small but most
effectivelittle Picture.
MULREADY, R.A. ·
63 The Cottage Door and figure, 7" x 9" A beautiful
Specimen of the Master. /
FRED. GOODALL ·
64 "LE BON CURE" '0 9 0 6 A charming Groupof Fignres,-the
Story admirably told. [Graves; 9"x6"]
O'NEIL ·
65 MUSIC. 2 3 1 4 22 I
DITTO ·
66 POETRY 2 3 I 4 :2 A pair of classical and elegant Female Figures
emblematic of the above sciences.
PATRICK NASMITH .
67 VIEW ON THE THAMES-EVENING EFFECT . 2 9 1 10 Acknowledged to be
one of theFinest Productions of this faithful delineator of nature,-a
beautiful Sunny Evening Effect, painted with the greatest care.
DAVID ROBERTS. R.A. .
68 THE ALHAMBRA 2 0 2 6 An extraordinary example of the
beautifullEriel Perspective of this great Mastel' of the English School.
The Figures whichenliven the Scene are introduced with the Artist's
peculiar skill,-a most desirable specimen. [Graves; 24"x30"; £194/5/-]
GEORGE HARVEY, R.S.A. .
69 "THE CURLERS" 4 0 1 6/2/'l Z This Picture-well known
from the excellent Engraving by Horsburghr-needs no further notice than
7..J to call attention to the life-like actionand earnest expression of
the Characters engaged in this truly national game, C 10 WIDE HIGH.
T. UWINS, R.A. .
70 PEASANTS GOING TO THE FIESTA OF THE PIE DE GROTTO 4 4 o 10
An elegant Group of Peasants bearing Fruit, &c., in the picturesque
Costume of the Country, forms thecentre of this beautiful work of
art,-other Groups of Figures are passing along the margin of the Bay,-in
the distance is Naples and Vesuvius,-on theright, in the foreground, is an
old Man kneel- ing before the Picture of the Virgin,-Boats and Vessels
give li~e to the placid and transparent Watersof the Bay.
P. F. POOLE, R.A. ·
71 CAUGHT NAPPING . A fascinating Specimen of this deservedly popular
Painter . 2 6 2 2 ~,'le 1. [Graves: 30" x 26"; £110/5/-
T. S. COOPER, R.A . ·
72 CATTLE REPOSING . o 3 3 2Cows and Sheep repose in the shade of
Trees, the rich foliage of which forms a beautiful background to the
group,-the whole painted with the greatest care and finish. ) 7 I ~
MRS. CARPENTER ·
73 THE YOUNG ARTIST 2 8 3 8 A pleasing composition of TwoChildren
taking the Portrait of a Dog.
G LANCE
74 GROUP OF FRUIT; 44 x 34; 3 8 2 10 Painted with all the vigour and
richness of Colour which marks the Works ofthis admirable Painter of Still
Life. , ~ .37./1
SIR W. ALLAN, R.A., and} 75 President of R.B.A.
75 The Battle of Preston-pans . 1 (j 3 6 A stirring scene,forcibly
portrayed.
J. B. PYNE ·
76 VIEW OF PUTNEY HEATH 3 3 o 2 A most desirable Specimen of this
highly-popular and justly-esteemedLandscape Painter.
WEBSTER, R.A.
77 "ANTICIPATION" 1 6 1 8 A charming little Picture, full
of characteristic expression, and painted with adelicacy of pencil and
pearliness of colour so observable in the best works of this favourite
.Mester.
SIR DAVID WILKIE, R.A.
78 "THE RENT DAY" .The finished Sketch for the larger
Picture: engraved by RAI:lIIBACH. 1 3 o 10 11 WIDE . HIGH.
The larger picture is found in British Institution June 1842 No.
55 & 118 in June 1849
'The Rent Day' did not appear in 1843-02-21 Winstanley Manchester; Hick sale. Compare this with lot 20 (in this sale) 'JOHN KNOX Administering the Sacrament at Calder House'. Clow had two David Wilkie sketches but they may not have come from the same source. There were however, two 'JOHN KNOX Administering...' sketches and 'The Rent Day' in 1842-04-25 Christie so this could be the source for both of Clow's Wilkie sketches.
GEORGE HARVEY, R.S.A. .
79 THE FIRST READING OF THE BIBLE IN THE CRYPT OF OLD ST. PAUL'S 6 0
4 0 The Artist has treated a truly difficult subject in a most masterly
manner. The impressiuesolemnity of the Scene is greatly heightened by the
rich, deep tone of Colour which per-vades the uihole Picture; the
judicious management of theChairo'scuro lend a " dim religious light"
to the Arches of the Orypt,rendering every part of the subject
transparent: throuqh. the obecuritp ; theGroups of Figures are boldly
conceived and ad!mi1'ably draum, and the whole vigorous and effective.
This powelful eff01't of Genius places theArtist in the rank. of the
jirst-1'Clte Historical Painters of the day. 10
MULLER ·
80 RHODES 5 3 3 0 G1'0IlPSof Figures, variously enga,ged, line
theBeach, relieved by the Picturesque Architecture of the Oity,- Boats
loading with Merchandise lie contiguous to the Quays. The colouring is
pearlgand beautifully Jt I I() transparent, and the mastel'ly.handling of
the subject renders this Picture one of the most important I' 'Works of
thischarminq Painter.
ETTY, R.A . ·
81 THE DANCE,-FROM THE SHIELD OF ACHILLES, DESCRIBED IN HOMER 5 9 4 0
" A figur'd dance succeeds : a comely band of youths and maidens,
bounding hand in hand; The maids in soft simars of linen drest, The youths
all graceful in the glossy vest; Of these the locks with fiow'ry wreaths
inrolled, Of those the sides adorn'd with. swords of gold. That glittering
gay from silver belts depend, The gazing multitudes admire around, Two
active tumblers in the centre bound: Now high, now low, their pliant limbs
they bend, And genial songs the sprightly revel end." Pope's
Translation,
A lIUSTERLY COMPOSITION OF TWENTY FIGURES, ELEGANTLY GROUPED, AND
FULL OF LIFE ~D ACTION,- COLOURED WITH ALL THE RICHNESS AND POWER OF
PENCIL WHICH HAS ESTABLISHED THE NEVER-DYING FAME OF THIS GREATEST MASTER
OF THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF ART.
GEORGE HARVEY, R.S.A. o 2/J"'~ ~
82 THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH BUILDERS 6 o 4
Two GTOUpS of Oluldren. on the Seacoast, engaged inBuilding, one with
sand, ichich. the rising tide - is washing away, the other with shells,
usuler the pl'otection of a rock, The Artist has thusbeautifulbj and.
playfully iilustrated. the title of this ve1'y interesting Picture. ·
GEORGE HARVEY) R.S.A. o t"o/. It;
83"THE PAST AND PRESENT" 6 o 4 12 WIDE. HIGH
A Boy on an elevated tomb is blowing bubbles, which his
nume1'OUSsportive Companions, full of youthful glee andsturdy health, are
endeavoltl'ing to catch. The scene is laid in a venerable Graveyard,
ioitb: its mossy tombs, from one of which springs a solitarytree, giving a
poetic feeling to the Picture not to be surpassed. This fi1'st-rate Work
of A1·t j'01'1nS one of the chief featm'es of the Collection. ·
HERBERT, R.A. .
84 LEAR DISINHERITING CORDELIA- Study for the Fresco in the House of
Peers 1 10 2 8 The labours of this gifted Artist have assisted in an
eminent degree to raise the character of Historic Art in this Oount1'Y
toits present high position in the estimation. of Europe
CRESWICK, R.A. .
85 THE BLACKSMITH'S SHop-TWILIGHT 3 2 2 3 A charminq
EveningEffect,-two magnificent Trees occupy the centre of this
beautifull!J·a1Tanged .Lan dscape.c-: a Fa1"1nBuilding, with a
Smith's Shop, thefie1'Y qloiofroai which/m'ms a beautiful contrast to the
delicate tints of the retirinq Sun,-the quiet repose of Evening is
rendered more effective by the Groupof Cows slowly proceedinq along a
Road. This Picture may be considered one of the Artist's happiest efforts.
M'CULLOCH, R.S.A. .
86LANDSCAPE-MOONLIGHT-A COMPOSITION. 3 9 2 8 A solitary Moor, with a
Rock and blasted Tree in the foreground on the left, Hills in theextreme
distance. The retiring Deer, in deep shadow, on the right, materially
assist the poetic conception of the subject. .
F.R.LEE, R.A.
87 THE WARREN BANK 3 2 2 2 A beautiful transcript of Nature, in the
Artist's best manner.
End of the Second Day's Sale.
THIRD DAY'S SALE,
Thursday, April 22nd,1852, at Twelve precisely
WATER-COLOUR DRAWINGS, &c., APPROPRIATELY GILT-FRAMED, with PLATE GLASS.
Farrier
1 Teaching theYoung Idea how to Shoot (Robert Farrier (1796-1879))
W. H. Kearney.
2 Composition - Claude-like effect (William Henry Kearney
(1800-1858))
Frank Stone, A.R.A.
3 A Lady Reading /j ZJ ;-
Prout
4 Ohurch atRouen /3 ~
Dodgson.
5 Frost Scene tf ~
Charles Davidson
6 The Hayfield cf' /j
Farrier
7 The Foraging Party Surprised 2/ /P /
Farrier.
8 " Who'll Servethe King ?" /{/
Dodgson. .
9 Ohristmas Morning,-Figures Going to Church ~7
Brockedon .
10 View in Switzerland tt, /tJ (William Brockedon (1787-1854))
GEO FRIPP
11 Fountains Abbey 23 ~ D
COPLEY FIELDING
12 Cattle Crossing a Common ·
COPLEY FIELDING
13 Snowdon ·
COPLEY FIELDING
14 Derwent Water Companion to last Lot. ·
(Lots 15 - 18 were poorly read by OCR and will be updated when a catalogue is obtained)
W. E. FROST
15 Aurora Borne by Zephyrs [Graves; £37/6/-]
J. M. WRIGHT
16 Opening the Letter-bag,-large
17 Manfred's Vision Remarkable for its power of Colour. · (Cattermole)
18 Monks Reading Equally characteristic of the Artist's skill. · (Cattermole)
<F. W. TOPHAM>
19 Interior of an Irish Cottage An excellent Specimen of a favourite
Artist. ·
COPLEY FIELDING
20 Bylands Abbey Sunny effect: very carefully finished.·
COPLEY FIELDING
21 Lock Etive,-Figures Fishing from Boats The misty effect of Lake
and Mountain Scenery beautifully portrayed. ·
COPLEY FIELDING>
22 Scarboro' Castle Breezy effect. It ~t-o Sf' JP tJ 21/ /3 t 6 ·
[Graves; £22/4/6]
Duncan
23 Douglas Bay, Isle of Man,-F igures gathering Seaweed. (Edward
Duncan (1803-1882))
<GEORGE LANCE>
24 A GROUP OF FRUIT 2'7 Most richly andpowerfully coloured, proving
that this Artist's skill in Water-colours equals his best productions in
Oil. A pleasing specimen of Water- colour.
GEORGE LANCE
25 A GROUP OF FRUIT ~. zl· /r: Companion to the preceding Lot. ·
<F W TOPHAM>
26 Interior of a Welsh Cottage A Drawing full of expression and
character. , /' J-;f-. /:» ·
<W COLLINS>
27 SELLING FISH,-a Seacoast, with Horses and Figures,-in the extreme
distance Vessels The works of this Artist in Water-colours are by no means
common. ·
<GEORGE FRIPP>
28 Bolton Abbey A clearand brilliant Drawing. ·
W.E. FROST, R.A.
29 "Euphrosyne" An elegant and graceful Composition. ,43·
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W H HUNT (William Henry Hunt)
30 "All Fours" Zl- /j Full of the characteristic traitsof
nature, which give a charm to the works of this skilful Artist.[Graves; £27/16/-]
<MACLISE>
31 The Irish Jig A fascinating little production by this great
Artist. ·
<MACLISE>
32 Going to Market Equal to the last in its pleasing character. ·
<CATTERMOLE>
33 Soldiers Carousing in an AncientHall 2J-· J 22-1 A beautiful
Vignette Drawing.- Vide Evenings at Haddon. ·
<CATTERMOLE>
34 The Knight's Death Also a beautiful Vignette. .
<JMW TURNER>
35 The Gothic Arch Early specimen of the Master. ·
(Is this St. Augustine's Gate?)
<GEO FRIPP>
36 Tintern Abbey Painted with all the clearness of daylight. /2·
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<GEO FRIPP>
37 Kirkstall Abbey J/- /0 Equally pure in colour.
<GEORGE LANCE, R.A
38 Group of Fruit In richness of colour equal to any of this
Master'sproductions. · [see notes for 24 & 25 above and 40
below]
<CATTERMOLE>
39 The Hawking Party An exquisite little specimen. DITTO ·
<CATTERMOLE>
40 A Monk Reading /J. ~ /l1' ?t? /{". L, . t I
W. Leitch
4I View in Italy
COPLEY FIELDING .
42 Vessels in a Fresh Breeze Clear and beautiful in effect.
DITTO .
43 View on the South Downs True to nature .
DITTO
44 Cottages in Essex //J' / £ A charming little Drawing.
COPLEY FIELDING .
45 Flowers Painted with all the freshness of nature. [Graves; £11/11/-]
HUNT · (prob William Henry (1790-1864)) ?
Alfred Downing FRIPP
46 Crossing the Brook (Greek) [Graves; £16/10/-]
Williams
47 View in Greece r /0 . From the Collection of Lord Jeffrey.
Ditto
48 Corinth
Ditto.
49 Cottages in Scotland /s. /3 A MiniatureCopy of the "Madonna
della Seggiola " of Raphael . 50 . 51 Portrait of Rubens,-miniature
End of Sale of Drawings.