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1. A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square.

A catalogue of the genuine collection of pictures, of Mrs. Gamberini, widow of the late Charles Gamberini Esq., deceased, by whom these pictures were collected, at a great expence out of the principal cabinets abroad : consisting of the most eminent and approved masters of the Italian and other schools, amongst which are the undoubted works of Titian, Corregio, Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Vandyke, Poussin, Albert Durer, Carracci, Guercino, Guido, Zucharelli, Demenichino, Gio. Dom. Porta, Michael Angelo and other scarce performances, some remarkably curious : also her houshold furniture, an exceeding fine ton'd double key'd harpsichord, by Hawes of Hamburgh : a ditto single key'd harpsichord, with two unison, by Jos. Shudi, in a neat mahogany case : a neat brass measuring wheel, by Adams, on a new construction; and a great variety of other valuable effects : which by order of the executrix will be sold at publick auction by Miles Nightingall, on Wednesday the 10th May, 1775, and two following days, at his great room, the end of Saville Row, next Conduit-Street : beginning each day punctually at 12 o'clock : catalogues may be had as above, the Rainbow Coffee-House Cornhill, and at the auctioneer's in Golden Square.
Creator:
Nightingall, Miles
Date:
[1775]
Physical Description:
8 pages ; 25 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. A catalogue of a known capital collection of pictures, in which are the works of the following masters : Raphael, Titian, Guido, P. Veronese, An. Del Sarto, L. Jordano, C. Maratti, C. Dolci, Spagnoletto, Ciro Ferri, Battolomeo, Bourgognone, F. Mola, P. Panini, Marieski, Amiconi, Rubens, Van Dyke, Teniers, Bergham, Ruysdael : also of the capital antique and modern busts, figures, &c. the whole property of a nobleman brought from his seat in Oxfordshire : which will be sold by auction, by Mr. Walsh, at his room, opposite Mr. Almack's, King Street, St. James's Square, on Friday, May 12, 1775, and the following day : to be viewed on Wednesday and Thursday preceding the sale.

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Creator:
Walsh, Mr.
Date:
[1775]
Physical Description:
6 pages ; 28 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

3. A catalogue of the very valuable and entire collection of drawings and paintings in oil, of Sir Robert Ainslie, Bart. : the whole of which were executed by that ingenious artist, Mayer, for Sir Robert Ainslie, during his travels in the Levant, his residence at Constantinople, and his return from thence to England : of this extensive collection, a few drawings have been executed (by permission of the proprietor), but the greater part will be found particularly interesting, being views of celebrated spots and remains of antiquity, unnoticed by intelligent writers and picturesque tourists : together with the complete itinerary, in a series of views through the little frequented countries of Bulgaria and Wallachia, from Constantinople to the Austrian Frontiers : also, a few marbles : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, Pall Mall, on Friday, 10th March, 1809, and following day.

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Creator:
Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:
1809
Physical Description:
14 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

4. A catalogue of the ancient and modern engravings, drawings, books of prints, library, paintings, philosophical apparatus, &c. of the Rev. James Winfield, deceased : which will be sold by auction, at his late residence, in Northgate-street, Chester, on the 23d of April, and the eight following days, by Mr. Broster.

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Creator:
Broster, P. (Peter)
Date:
[1810]
Physical Description:
37, [1] pages ; 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

5. A catalogue of the genuine, entire and valuable collection of high finished paintings and drawings : the productions of that distinguished artist, in his line, Robert Cleveley, Esq., Dec. (late marine painter to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and Marine Draftsman to H.R.H. the Duke of Clarence) : these works being the result of indefatigable study during the last twenty years, pursued with zeal and professional judgment will equally please the eye of the nautical observer and the lover of the art, as their merit is greatly enhanced by scientific correctness in the treatment of the subjects : they comprise all the memorable actions of the British Navy, under Hawke, Howe, Bridport, Sr. Vincent Duncan and Nelson : several hundred marine drawings, Views in the Mediterranean, Spithead, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Dover and Weymouth : the Royal Family on board reviewing the different fleets : Views on the coast of Dover, Folkestone, Deal and Hythe : views of London, Blackfriars, Wesminster and Richmond Bridges : and several hundred drawings and sketches in Indian ink : which (by order of the administrators) will be sold by auction, by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, Pall Mall, on Saturday the 3d and Monday the 5th March, 1810 : punctually at one o'clock without reserve.

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Creator:
Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:
[1810]
Physical Description:
12 pages ; 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

6. A catalogue of the magnificent and costly furniture of the princely mansion, Wanstead House ....

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Creator:
Robins, George Henry, 1777–1847
Date:
1822
Physical Description:
400 pages ; 27 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

7. A catalogue of all the valuable copper plates, with their etchings, proofs, and impressions : an assemblage of original drawings, finished in the finest stile of the several admired Masters : viz. Cipriani, Morland, Wheatley, Angelica, Benwel, Bellange, Westall, Hamilton, &c. &c. &c. : a few pictures and many capital prints, framed and glazed : French and English printing paper, &c.: being the entire stock of Mrs. Diemar, Printseller and Publisher of the Strand : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, Pall Mall, on Saturday, June the 1st, 1799 : to begin precisely at twelve o'clock, on account of the number of lots : to be viewed two days preceding the sale : catalogues may be had a the Rainbow Coffee House, Cornhill : at Mrs. Diemar's Strand : and in Pall Mall.

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Creator:
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730–1803
Date:
[1799]
Physical Description:
8 pages ; 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

8. A catalogue of the exhibition of stained glass by Mr. Pearson, painter to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales : now exhibitin at his house, no. 21, Great Newport Street Long Acre [June] also [1790] variety of subjects by Mrs. Pearson : admittance, one shilling

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Date:
[1790]
Physical Description:
[2] pages ; 21cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

9. Catalogue d'une belle collection de tableaux originaux des bons maitres des trois écoles : figures, bustes de marbre & de bronze, d'ancienne porcelaine de la Chine & du Japon : lacques, pierres gravées & autres, médailles, estampes & objets curieux, qui composent le cabinet de feu M. le Duc de S. Aignan : dont la vent se fera le lundi 17 juin 1776, en son Hôtel rue Saint Avoye : par J.B.P. Lebrun.

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Creator:
Le Brun, Jean-Baptiste-Pierre, 1748–1813
Date:
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Physical Description:
50 pages ; 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

10. Catalogue of the very valuable collection of engravings, of the Italian, German, Flemish, Dutch, French, and English Schools : in which will be found specimens of the different styles of engraving and etchings by the following Great Masters : Baldini, Montagna, Mantegna, M. Antonio, A. Venezano, Ravenna, the Ghisi, Master 1466, M. Schoen, J. Van Meck, A. Durer, Rembrandt, Stoop, Potter, Visscher, Van De Velde, Nanteuil, Edelinck, Hervie, Sharpe, Bartolozzi, &c. &. : fine English and foreign portraits, by Faithorne, White, Deleu, Gaultier, &c. : topographical, historical, satirical pieces, &c. &c. : a few valuable books of prints : the property of Samuel Woodburn, Esq., deceased, which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Christie and Manson, at the Gallery, no. 112, St. Martin's Lane, on Monday, June 5, 1854, and seven following days, at one o'clock precisely.

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Creator:
Christie & Manson
Date:
[1854]
Physical Description:
74 pages ; 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

11. A catalogue of a capital and magnificent collection of stained glass in vitrified colours : the whole forming a choice assemblage on interesting subjects, in sacred, profane, natural history, and landscapes, from the following much-renowned ancient and modern masters : Raphael, Caracci, Corregio, Berghem, Claude, Vandyke, Boucher, Rembrandt, Teniers, Sir J. Reynolds, Barry, Patel, &c. &c. : the property and performances of those ingenious and celebrates artists, Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, which will be sold by auction, by Hutchins, Wells, and Fisher, at their rooms, no. 41, King Street, and no. 11, Hart Street, Covent Garden, on Friday, June 16, 1797, at twelve o'clock : to be viewed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday,

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Creator:
Hutchins, Wells, and Fisher
Date:
[1797]
Physical Description:
4 pages ; 27 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

12. Catalogue of an extensive collection of valuable engravings from the works of the Old Italian, German, French, Dutch, and Flemish Masters : numerous specimens of the works of engravers from the earliest period to the present time : collected for the illustration of Pilkington's Dictionary of Engravers : a few English prints, foreign and British portraits : drawings, portfolios : also the plates and copyright of Ottlety's Italian School of Design and Ottley's Florentine School of Design : which will be sold by auction by Messrs. Foster and Son at the Gallery, 54, Pall Mall, on Saturday, June 26th, Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th June, 1847, at one precisely each day : on Wednesday 30th, the collection of ancient Italian pictures : the whole being the property of the late Warner Ottley, Esq. by order of the executors.

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Creator:
Foster and Son (London, England)
Date:
[1847]
Physical Description:
34 pages ; 23 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

13. A catalogue of the genuine household furniture : comprising a superb state bed with rich figured silk hangings : window curtains, gilt frame sofa & fauteuils en suite : marble tables, 8-day clocks, fire arms, wines, 5 cwt of sugar, spices, coals, brewing utensils, casks : culinary utensils, and numerous valuable articles : which will be sold by Mr. Abbott, on the premises, Rutland House, near the Horse Barracks, Kensington Road, Knightsbridge, on Monday, November 19, 1827, & four following days, at eleven o'clock, without reserve, by order of the executors.

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Creator:
Abbott, Mr.
Date:
[1827]
Physical Description:
45, [1] pages ; 22 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

14. A catalogue of a most valuable collection of Oriental manuscripts : the property of a Gentleman, late in the East India Company's Service, and collected by him at great expence in Bengal : consisting of the most celebrated poetical and some are historical works in the Persian language, richly illuminated and embellished with miniatures : specimens of calligraphy, and books of high-finished miniature paintings, illustrating the mythology, the modes of music, and the costume of India : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, Pall Mall, on Thursday the 9th March, 1809, at twelve o'clock.

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Creator:
Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:
[1809]
Physical Description:
8, [1] pages ; 26 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts

15. A catalogue of a most valuable and unique collection of ancient stained glass : comprising noble altar pieces, windows for churches, collegiate buildings, & Gothic country residences : also many exquisite cabinet pieces, of the finest colouring and richest enamel, purchased on the continent : besides various grand and fine subjects, which compose this collection, is a magnificent window, 17 feet high, from the Great Church at Rouen, representing the Last Judgment : the composition of the sublimest cast : the figure numerous and elaborately finished, and the colours most richly splendid and varied : which will be sold by auction by Mr. Christie, at his Great Room, in Pall Mall, London : on Thursday, May 18, and the following day.

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Creator:
Christie, James, 1773–1831
Date:
[1808]
Physical Description:
14 pages ; 17 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts