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.

of the company are disposed round a table, joining in the
song ; and amongst them is an old woman, with a can in her
hand: various accessories are distributed about the room, in
which are a chimney (with doors on each side of it), shelves,
cupboards, and other objects. Signed, and dated 1656.
Collection of Prince Galitskin, Paris, 1825 . 13,030 fs. 521Z.
- Joseph Barchard, Esq. 1826 (Mr. Christie’s.) 545gs.
11 in. by 14 in.—P.

171. The Interior of a cottage, with two peasants sitting
opposite each other at a table, drinking a bottle of wine; a
child stands at the end of the table, looking- at them; and the
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mistress of the house is busy at the fire.
Collection of M. Lapeyriere . . 1825. . 4205 fs. 168Z.
16 in. by 13| in.—P.

172. A portrait of the painter himself, dressed in a cap
and a cloak, with a plain white collar falling over it, and his
right hand raised to his breast; a bust of Adrianus (probably
introduced in allusion to the painter’s name) stands by his
side. This is the only picture, by the master, of the size of
life, that the writer has seen.
Collection os Lord Radstock . 1826, (at Mr. Christie’s) 170Z.
Now in the collection of Mr. Emmerson.
30j in. by 26 in.—C.

173. Three boors at a table, smoking and drinking; one
of them (intended for the artist himself) is in the act of filling
his glass with liquor ; the interior of the apartment represents
a shop ; and a woman is employed at the counter.
Collection of Lord Radstock . 1826, (Mr. Emmerson) 88 gs.
Now in the collection of Mr. Emmerson.
9 in. by 7| in.—P.