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