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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FRANCIS MIERIS.

is in front, on which is a cake. Engraved in the Musee
Francais.
Taken from the Louvre in 1815, and restored to Turin.
< 5^ in. by 4| in.—P. sarched top.)

69- A gentleman habited in the Spanish costume, playing the
hurdy-gurdy. Engraved in the Musee.
This picture was taken from the Louvre in 1815, and restored to
the claimants.
5s in. by 4s in.—P. (arched top.)

70. The Interior of a saloon, with two ladies taking tea
together; they are both richly dressed in satin, &c.
Valued by the Experts du Musee, 1816. . 2500 fs. 100Z.
Now in the Louvre.
71. The Interior of a room, with a woman suckling her
child.
Valued 1816. . 4000/s. 160Z.
Now in the Louvre.

72. The portrait of Horatius Schuyl, Professor of Botany,
at Leyden. This exquisitely-painted picture is dated 1666.
Now in the Hague Gallery.
73. The Tinker. This travelling artisan is represented in
front of a cottage, busy in examining an old pot, the owner of
which appears to be waiting for his opinion upon it; behind
him is a boy seated; and further are two other boys, preparing
a trap for birds : a cask and a variety of utensils are in front.
Now in the Dresden Gallery.
23 in. by 20 in,—P.