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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ADRIAN VAN OSTADE.

Collection of Le Brun .... 1791. . 3601 fs. 1447.
- Helsleuter .... 1802. . 7000 fs. 280Z.
The figures are unusually large for this master, yet they are full
of expression, and most beautifully coloured and finished.
Engraved by Fittler.
Now in the collection of the Marquis of Stafford.
16^ in. by 14| in.—P.
31. The Interior of a cottage, with six figures; one of them
is arranging the draughts for tric-trac, whilst his adversary (who
is dressed in yellow) is about to drink out of a jug, which he
holds in his hand ; a man, dressed in blue, is on the right,
talking to a woman ; and two other persons are at the end of
the table.
Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 700y?o. 63Z.
- Calonne. 1788. . 2020 fs. 81Z.
In the same collection, in London 1795. 115Z.
13| in. by 12 in.—P.
32. A Dutch cook in front of a house, cleaning some fish:
various other objects enliven the picture. Signed, and dated
1665. Cited by Descamps, Vol. II. (From the Braamcamp
collection, 1771).
Collection of M. Marigny, with a companion, 1781.
•-- Destouches .... 1794.
■ -- Wattier. 1797. . 1001 fs. 40Z.
■ -- Mr. Hill’s Sale . . 1811.59 gs.
10 in. by 8 in.—P.

33. A Guinguette, or country ale-house ; in front of which
are assembled ten figures, enjoying their usual amusement of
drinking and smoking. One of them appears to be showing
great attention to a pretty woman, with a pot of beer in her
hand. Cited by Descamps, Vol. II.
Collection of Braamcamp . . . 1771. . 2525 sso. 2371.
27 in. by 23| in.