Appendix
This is the inventory of my collection of Pictures Ornamental China and Objects d’Art referred to in my Will dated the eighth day of March 1887 and signed by me on the same day but previously to executing my said Will – Y M L STEPHENS –
Here follows translation from the French –
At Lynford
40 Large picture by J Fyt Hunting the boar Canvas Gilt frame
41 Large picture by Melchior Hondercostes Bird called ‘the Court of the Grand Duke’ It is perched on the branch of a tree Other birds are flying round it Canvas Gilt frame
76 Large picture by Paul Veronese ‘Moses saved from the waters’ A painting powerfully executed and richly coloured Gilt carved frame
90 Picture by Mariotto Albertinelli ‘The Virgin seated on a throne holds Jesus who welcomes a martyred female Saint On the other side is a female Saint kneeling and holding back a curtain Canvas Carved frame’
98 Picture by Velasquez
Portrait of Philip IV He is dressed in a red costume embroidered with silver with a wide turned down collar and holds a flag in his hand Canvas gilt carved frame
Salamanca Sale
99 Picture by Velasquez
Portrait of an Infanta she is standing and is dressed in a black robe her right hand resting on a little dog which is lying on a chair Very beautiful portrait Canvas gilt frame
Morney [sic] Sale
108 Picture by Murillo
The triumph of the Eucharist A superb painting full of beautiful inspiration and fine proportion from top to bottom A picture of the first rank by this Master Gilt frame
185 Picture by Troyon – Two white hunting dogs in leash another brown hunting dog Close by is seated a gamekeeper the picture giving a back view of him A wood with sky shown in the background A very fine painting vigorous in tone Gilt frame
190 Picture by Abraham Mignon – In the foreground the hollow trunk of a tree surrounded by all kinds of flowers and vegetation a goat foliage wild poppy etc Close by a birds nest containing eggs Above two birds of rich plumage Below a frog A very fine painting of this Masters of exceptional finish and merit Gilt frame
212 Picture by Backhuysen – Sea view Dutch men of War and other smaller vessels on a troubled sea Canvas Gilt frame
214 Picture by J Weenix – A Peacock and several other dead birds lying on the ground On the right a fine Spaniel with his paw upon a duck On the left a red parrot is perched on the pedestal of a vase View of a park in the background A fine painting by this Master gilt frame
216 Picture by Sneyders
Dead nature On a table a roe some quails partridges etc Close by a basket of fruit Two greyhounds are scenting the game canvas gilt frame
224 Picture by Janino Janini – The Virgin seated under a canopy holding Jesus On each side Saints and female Saints and other personages on their knees adoring the Divine Infant A painting on wood of a beautiful description Below is a Cherub playing the viol Gilt Frame
225 Picture – Italian school of the Sixteenth Century
Jesus and the Virgin seated under a canopy surrounded by angels give the keys of Paradise St Francois aux Stigmates Holy Bishops and Cardinals are kneeling near painting on wood Carved gilt frame
227 Picture by Garofalo
Jesus and Mary Magdalen Painting on wood Gilt frame
229 Picture by Reubens
The Holy Family with surroundings Wreath of flowers by Breughel de Velours(?) or Seghers A painting on wood Excellent pictures of these Masters Carved gilt frame
278 Portrait of Louis XIV by Hyacinthe Rigaud He is wearing a cuirass and bears the broad ribbon of the Holy Ghost saltierwise He is leaning on a Commanders baton bearing the fleur-de-lys Canvas Gilt frame
279 Full length portrait of Cardinal Richelieu by Philippe de Champaigne He is wearing a red robe and holds the biretta in his hand Canvas Gilt frame
280 Portrait of Christine de Savoic [sic] by Pourbus She is attired in state robes Gilt canvas frame
281 Picture by Largilliere
Portrait of Mme _____ _____ attired in a robe of white silk She is looking at her reflection in a mirror A very beautiful painting Gilt frame
At Roehampton
18 Picture by Nattier portrait of a girl of the Louis the fifteenth period She is seated on a clouds and holds two pigeons secured by a blue ribbon Signed Nattier Junior 1757 canvas gilt wooden frame
19 Picture by Greuze
The Drunkard A mother with her two children is reproaching her husband who enters in a state of intoxication canvas gilt frame
20 Picture by Vandes Meulen
Horsemen saluting a personage in a carriage drawn by six horses Signed A F V Meulen Fecit 1662 Bruxel Canvas Gilt frame A very fine picture
74 A picture by Greuze
a young woman praying she is kneeling and leaning against a bed with her eyes raised to Heaven Wood Gilt frame
75 Picture by Teniers
Choiseul Gallery two men seated on a tub drinking and smoking Another man is standing and leaning on a stick while talking to them Painted on wood of a round form A very fine picture Gilt frame
76 A picture by Gerard Dow
a young girl singing the notes of the scale and holding a piece of music Painting on wood of oval form Framed
77 Picture by Triburg [sic] [Gerard ter Borch?]
The visit A young woman a white satin dress is rising and giving her hand to an Officer wearing a cuirass Behind are other personages seated at a table Canvas Gilt frame
79 A picture by Philippe Wonvermans A horseman arriving at the door of a stable A groom is advancing to receive him Others are attending on horses etc Wood Gilt frame
80 Picture by Bettini [Bellini]
Virgin and the Infant Jesus Landscape in the background Signed Joannes Bettini Wood Gilt frame
103 Picture by Guillaume Van de Velde Sea view A boat is carrying a General Officer on board ship A vessel fires a salute wither guns A very fine picture canvas Gilt frame
104 Parge [sic] picture by Albert Cuyp
Portrait of the Child Prince of Orange He is on horseback accompanied by a young lord in a red costume and by an officer on horseback A hunting groom holds two greyhounds in leash In the background are sportsmen and dogs Signed A Cuyp fecit A superb picture Cancas [sic] Gilt frame
105 A picture by Isaac Ostade A halt before the door of an inn A man is preparing to mount the saddle Another is on horseback There are other personages variously occupied Signed and dated Isaac Van Ostade 1645 Canvas Gilt frame Morny Sale
106 Picture by Esteban Murillo
Saint Joseph and the Infant Jesus He is holding flowers A magnificent painting Gilt frame
107 A picture by Karel Dujardin Return from the chase A huntsman riding a white horse is speaking to a hunting attendant In the foreground is a mule loaded with game In the distance there are huntsmen returning Canvas Framed
109 Picture by Van den Heyden
A public square in Holland In the background a Church On the left a house and trees Various personages are passing to and fro and traversing the square An excellent picture Wood Gilt frame
152 A picture by Philippe Wonvermans
Fording the river two men leading horses have just forded a river Between are two dogs who are swimming after them Then come a woman and a child Other persons are preparing to ford the river A charming picture very fine in all respects Canvas framed
156 I [sic] picture by Backnysen [Backhuysen]
Sea view Calm weather There are fishermen on the shore A very fine painting Gilt frame
175 A picture by Claude Galle [sic] known as Lorrain
Sea view On the left a porch with three personages near a boat or barge In the distance several ships on the sea Sunlight effect A very fine picture of this Masters Canvas Framed
176 A small picture by Claude Lorrain
On the left the bow of a ship on the right a group of trees & ships on the sea in the centre of the foreground a personage is seated engaged in sketching the view Sunlight effect Canvas Gilt frame
177 Picture by Guillaume van de Velde Sea view Vessels labour in stormy weather A very fine picture Canvas Framed
178 Picture by Jacques Riujsdael Landscape Hills covered with vegetation A peasant and his dog are issuing from a ravine Signed on the left with a monogram Wood Framed
185 A picture by Ceynauts
Landscape On the right a rising ground with an oak Below are personages near a running stream A very fine picture Wood framed
190 Picture by Greuze
A young woman with her head slightly bent She holds a wreath of flowers Wood gilt frame
194 Picture by Canaletti
A view of Venice The great canal traversed in all directions by boats On the right in the foreground the gateway of a Church in the background on the left a palace bordering the Canal canvas Gilt frame
213 A picture by Velasquez
Portrait of an Infanta Canvas Gilt frame