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 2) (London: Smith and Son, 1830)

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694. The Nativity, and Adoration of the Magi. A sketch
for a large picture.
18 in. by 14 in.—P.
Collection of M. le Brun, . . . 1791. . 800/is. 32l.

695. The Falconer. A portrait of a gentleman, represented
in the character of a falconer, with a fine hawk on his hand ;
his dress consists of a black mantle bordered with fur, a white
pendant collar, and a black hat turned up at the side. A
landscape forms the back-ground, on the left of which is a
large tree entwined with ivy. This excellent production is
distinguished for the masterly freedom of its execution, the
brilliancy of its colour, and the apparent natural character of
the portrait.
4 ft. 6 in. by 3 st. 5 in.—P.
Collection of die Due de Praslin, 1793. . 10,001/i. 400/.
--- M. Geldermeester, 1800. . 4>,050flo. 3641.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1826.
Now in His Majesty’s Collection Worth 800 gs.
696. A Portrait of a young Lady, with the face seen in a
three-quarter position; light hair, and a cap decked with
feathers; a necklace of pearls, which falls on her bosom, and
a red corset dress with large sleeves.
2 ft. by 1st. 7 in.—C.
The writer of the catalogue states that this picture has sustained
injury by cleaning.
Collection of the Due de Praslin, . 1793.
697. Two Studies of Children’s Busts, with coral ornaments
round their necks.
16 sin. by 11 in.—P.
Collection of M. Destouches, . . 1794.
698. The Assumption of the Virgin. The Virgin, attended
by angels, appears to be mounting aloft, while the astonished
apostles surround the vacant tomb below. A beautiful and
highly-finished study for a large picture.
3 st. 4 in, by 2 ft. 1 in.—P.