. Illustrated catalogue of the art treasures collected by the well-known connoisseur the late Cyrus J. Lawrence, Esq. New York [electronic resource]. No. 35 LE VENTRE ISL A TIF A bitterly conceived earrieature of the occupants of the min-isterial scuts in the assembly of 1834. Four tiers of benchesare occupied by men on whose faces every type of cruelty,greed and wickedness arc depicted, while on llic floor stands aman with u shaggy head of hair and collossal build gazing atthe assembly. Inscribed IS denin de [/Association Men-suelle (moir de .Janvier). Signed (il the tower right, H. Dai
. Illustrated catalogue of the art treasures collected by the well-known connoisseur the late Cyrus J. Lawrence, Esq. New York [electronic resource]. No. 35 LE VENTRE ISL A TIF A bitterly conceived earrieature of the occupants of the min-isterial scuts in the assembly of 1834. Four tiers of benchesare occupied by men on whose faces every type of cruelty,greed and wickedness arc depicted, while on llic floor stands aman with u shaggy head of hair and collossal build gazing atthe assembly. Inscribed IS denin de [/Association Men-suelle (moir de .Janvier). Signed (il the tower right, H. Dai mikh. No. 86 A VHOTEL 1) IK HOT Oil lliintin;* A PICTURE sale is in progress at the world famous galleries,and the auctioneer is descanting on the merits of a canvas,which he holds upon the table, supporting the frame with onehand while with the other he draws the attention of the spec-tators. Surrounding the baize-topped table, the bidders areranged on their wooden chairs, craning forward to get ;i betterview or to attract attention to their bid. Signed ft! the hirer left, H. D. Height, inches: iridlh, 7 inches. Collier Co,. (VMECX I L ETA LAG E No, ;i7 LES CURIEUX A VETALAGEOil Painting In a QaiTOW street in Paris an old print seller has spread histreasures upon the wall of his shop and upon henehes placedon the sidewalk. A narrow awning protects them somewhatfrom the sun, which streams upon them from ahove the houseson the other side of the way. A motley collection of curiositymongers surrounds the exhibit. A threadbare savant in ill-fitting black with an old silk hat perched on the back of hisbead thrusts his bird-like face close to one of the largest, whilea small child plucks his skirt to hurry him away. A poorlyclad boy peeps in a large portfolio, and a woman wrapped in aheavy cloak throw s them a passing glance. The tall buildingsCut ofl all view of the sky, sav e a tiny patch of blue appearingover a distant roof. Signed ok the lower right, H. I). Height, inc
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