On July 2 evening auction will be exhibited paintings of Jan Steen, Canaletto, Nicolas Poussin, Francesco Guardi, Thomas Lawrence and others

July 2 evening auction Christie's «Art of Old Masters and British Paintings" will be on display 52 works, the total estimated cost of which is in excess of 30 million pounds. To the top lots of the auction organizers include Jan Steen, Nicolas Poussin and Canaletto.

Jan Steen Easy come, easy and out: the artist, to experience oysters, against the interior. 1660 Christie's. 2.07.2013 Estimate: 7-10 million pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

painting of Jan Steen (1626-1679), entitled "Easy come, easy and out: the artist, to experience oysters, against the interior" (estimate: 10.7 million pounds) put up for sale the first time in 250 years from the moment, as in 1763 it was bought by the 1st Earl of Lonsdale. The work was well preserved and is now considered the largest genre scenes of Jan Steen in private collections.

Painting "Easy come, easy and out: the artist, partakes of the oysters in the background Interior" (1660) presents us with Wall as a true master in the field of composition and transmission of the smallest detail. The artist has depicted himself as a noble lord, which is located in a richly decorated chambers and enjoy oysters. On the mantel statue of Fortune - as a reminder of the transience of carnal pleasures and that the meaning of proverbs « Easy come, easy and took » no less relevant today than in the XVII century Holland.

Canaletto Like, Venice the view from space San Marco. 1660 Christie's. 2.07.2013 Estimate: 4-6 million pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

work by Canaletto (1697-1768) "Like, Venice, view from the Piazza San Marco" (estimate 4-6 million pounds) was created at the height of his creative career of the artist and refers to the species of the famous series of Venetian landmarks. Bathed in the glow of daylight in the building transferred to the smallest detail, enliven the scene depicted in the foreground of a crowd of people and boats floating in the water. The artist managed to convey the finer nuances of movement, even one of the gondoliers attempt to avoid a collision. The largest in a series of views of the pier from the Piazza San Marco painting was purchased by Edward Howard, 9th Duke of Norfolk (1686-1777), patron of the arts of his time. In the property of the descendants of the Duke picture was before the 1970s.

Along with painting by Canaletto in the catalog of trading on July 2 Venice is presented, in particular, the work of "View of the Cathedral of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice and the Giudecca "by Francesco Guardi (1712-1793), estimated at 400-600 thousand pounds and a picture of" Architectural Capriccio "by the Venetian painter Bernardo Bellotto (1721-1780) with an estimate of 0.8-1.2 million pounds.

Nicolas Poussin Go Hannibal crossing the Alps. Mid 1620s Christie's. 2.07.2013 Estimate: 3-5 million pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

Painting "Going Hannibal Crossing the Alps" (estimate 3-5 million pounds) - one of the early works of Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), it was written in the mid-1620s in Rome and depicts the legendary Carthaginian general leading his army long way from Iberia (Spain) to the north of Italy.

picture has exceptional provenance. The author has bought one of its most faithful admirers of his work, Cassiano dal Pozzo (1588-1657), approximation of Pope Urban VIII. What could draw distance Pozzo in this picture, besides the name of the author? Most likely, the plot - one of the great events of world history, and the image of an elephant - outlandish at the time the animal. In addition, the person who is next to one of the most influential persons of European politics of his time, could not help but pay attention to the personality of Hannibal as the embodiment of power and leadership.

the trades work exhibited for the first time .

Peter Paul Rubens bearded man in profile, holding a bronze statuette Christie's. 2.07.2013 Estimate: 1,5-2,5 million pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

Study of Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) "A bearded man in profile, holding a bronze statuette" (estimate of 1.5-2.5 million pounds) was written shortly after the return of the artist in Antwerp Italian and refers to one of the most productive phases of his work. The study is painted from nature and is designed for large-scale work, "The Adoration of the Magi" (1616-1617), created by the artist for the church of St. John in Mehelne. Since 1719 the work in the collection of Schoenborn - a German princely houses who have made a significant contribution to the cultural history of Germany.

LUDGER TOM RING JR Daffodils, violets, periwinkles and a sprig of rue in the pitcher standing on a pedestal Christie's. 2.07.2013 Estimate: 500-800 thousand pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

Ambrosius Bosschaert SENIOR Tulips, roses, bluebells, daffodils, forget-me-lilies and violets Christie's. 2.07.2013 Estimate: 0,7-1 million pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

Among the still lifes organizers draw our attention to the work that Ludger Ring the Younger (1522-1584) "Daffodils, violets, periwinkles and a sprig of rue in the pitcher standing on a pedestal" (estimate 500-800 thousand pounds) - One of the first still life in the history of Western painting. Ludger that Ring Jr., a representative of the dynasty of artists from Munster, specialized in the manufacture of portraits and still lifes. In these genres, he was able to achieve excellence for decades before still life popularized the Dutch and Flemish artists.

Another top lot is a section of the painting "Tulips, roses, bluebells, daffodils, me-nots, lilies and violets "(estimate 0,7-1 million pounds) of the brush Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder (1573-1621) - one of the pioneers of the genre of floral still life.

Creativity Jan Davids de Hema is the work of "Tulips, roses and other flowers in a glass vase" (estimate 500-800 thousand pounds).

painting by Willem Claesz Heda (1594-1680) "ham, sliced ​​lemon and slices bread on a pewter platter, "the auction house experts estimated at 400-600 thousand pounds.

Lucas Cranach the Elder Portrait Albrecht of Brandenburg in the image of St. Jerome in a landscape Christie's. 2.07.2013 Estimate: 1,5-2 million pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

for auction are two outstanding works by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553). One of them - a "portrait of Albrecht of Brandenburg in the image of St. Jerome in a Landscape" (estimate 1,5-2 million pounds). Portrait is one of the rare evidence of the relationship between a prominent member of the German Catholic Church and the artist, who is often considered one of the most ardent followers of the teachings of Martin Luther. Cranach wrote four Albrecht of Brandenburg in the image of St. Jerome, but only this portrait is still in a private collection. The second work by Cranach at auction on July 2 - the painting "Christ on the Cross" (estimate 500-800 thousand pounds).

THOMAS LAWRENCE Portrait of Emily, Lady Berkeley Christie's. 2.07.2013 Estimate: 1,5-2 million pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

British painting at auction on July 2 will present, in particular, the belt "Portrait of Emily, Lady Berkley" (estimate 400-600 thousand pounds) - a superb example of early work by Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830). Lady Emily Berkeley came from a family of leading start the illegitimate son of King Charles II.

Special attention is given a pair of works by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), "View of Dovedale, Derbyshire" and "View of the Monastery of San Cosimato and aqueduct of Claudius, located near Vicovaro, Campania," made in 1786, commissioned by the Rev. Thomas Gisborne, a close friend and patron of the artist.

In the section of French painting XVIII century, it should be emphasized painting by François Boucher (1703-1770) "Collection Cherry" (estimate 300-500 thousand pounds), his "Little farmer's" 1769 (250-350 thousand pounds) and "Surprise" Jean-Honore Fragonard (1732 -1806) of 120-180 thousand pounds.

Source : Press Release Christie's