Smith, John: A catalogue raisonné of the works of the most eminent Dutch, Flemish, and French painters: in which is included a short biographical notice of the artists, with a copious description of their principal pictures : a statement of the prices at which such pictures have been sold at public sales on the continent and in England; a reference the the galleries and private collections in which a large portion are at present; and the names of the artists by whom they have been engraved; to which is added, a brief notice of the scholars & imitators of the great masters of the above schools (Part 1) (London: Smith and Son, 1829)

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PETER VAN SLINGELANDT.

seated near a window, sewing; a little boy, sitting with his
hand on a cradle, in which is a child asleep ; and another little
fellow on the ground, playing with balls: a quantity of furni-
ture, and various other accessories, complete the composition.
19 in. by 16 in.
10. The Companion: also an Interior, with figures ; among
whom are a woman, suckling a child, and a little boy behind
her, with his hat in one hand and a turnip in the other: on
the right is a fowl upon a basket; and near the window, which
is open, stands a table, covered with a cloth, upon which are
some artichokes, and a basket of turnips and cucumbers.
Collection of G. de Gagny, 1762. . 1430 fs. (the pair) 53L
11. A young lady, seated at a table, upon which is a bottle,
with ssowers in it, apparently giving money and orders to a
servant, who stands with a market-pail on her arm : in front is
a little dog; and in the back-ground, a violin, hanging up
against the wall. Mentioned by Descamps.
Collection of M. du Bois . . . . 1785. . 720fs. 29Z.
- Van Slingelandt Dori, 1785. . 410y?o. 371.
13 ire. by 11 in.—P. (arched top.)

12. An Interior, with three figures; one of whom (a woman)
is seated in front, peeling oranges, and speaking to a man, who
is presenting her with some partridges ; and beyond them is
the cook with a spit: various accessories are distributed about
the room; amongst which, and in front, is a cat playing with
a mouse. Engraved by C. Warren.
Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 2010yZo. 180Z.
- M. Marin . . . 1790. . 3000 fs. 1201.
- Geldermeester . . 1800. . 910 so. 821.
This exquisitely finished picture is now worth . . . 350 gs.
Now in the Stafford Gallery.
18 in. by 15 in.—P.