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)

78 FRANCIS MIERIS.
61. A portrait of a beautiful woman, with her neck and
breast uncovered, dressed in white satin, with slashed sleeves;
she is holding up her robe with one hand, and with the other
taking a peach from a basket, which is presented to her by a
page. Dated 1665.
Collection of Van Leyden . . 1804. . 9930 fs. 3971.
10 in. by 8 in.—P.


62. Boys at a window, amusing themselves with a cat, that
is endeavouring to get at a bird in a cage, which hangs at
the side.
This beautiful picture is noticed by Descamps, and was then in
the collection of Van Slingelandt, 1754.
Collection of Sir George Yonge, Bart. 1806. . . . 325 gs.
Now in the possession of Robert Biscoe, Esq.


63. A portrait of Greffier Fagel. Mentioned by Descamps,
in La Vie des Peintres, Vol. III.
Collection of Sereville 1811. . 2010^5. 80Z.

- Le Perrier .... 1817. . 1600/s. 64Z.
8 in. by 6 in.—Cop.

64. The Water Doctor. Most exquisitely finished.
Mr. Hill’s sale 1811. . . . 100 gs.

65. A Lady in a swoon. In the Interior of a room are
five figures, the principal of whom is a lady, who has fallen
on the ssoor in a fainting fit, and is supported by an elderly
female, at whose left side stands a doctor, examining a urinal,
and on her right is a young woman; another young female is
at the further end of the room, near the chimney, weeping;
a chair, a silver candlestick, and a china vase, complete
the subject. One of the chief attractions of this picture is