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 3) (London: Smith and Son, 1831)

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485. Portrait of Lady Sunderland. Her fair counte-
nance, indicating her to have been about twenty-five years of
age, is represented in a front view ; her auburn hair is disposed
in ringlets, which fall on her neck. Her attire consists of a
yellow satin robe, with large hanging sleeves ; the neck and
bosom are adorned with pearls and a diamond brooch. The
right hand crosses the body, holding the sleeves of her robe;
and the left is extended to take some ssowers from a basket
at the side.—See also pp. 140 and 141.
4ft. 3 in. by 3 ft. 5 in.—C.
Either the excellence of this picture, or the beauty of the lady, so
attracted the admiration of Lord Hallifax, that he wrote a poem
upon her, printed in the third volume of State Poems.
Now in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire.
486. Portrait of Colonel Cavendish. His handsome coun-
tenance, indicating him to have been about twenty years of
age, is represented in a three-quarter view. His dark hair is
thick and curling; he has on a black silk vest, the sleeves of
which are composed of ribbons, showing the white linen ; and
he wears a broad rich lace frill.
2 ft. 4>in. by \st. 11% in.—C.
Now in the collection of the Duke of Devonshire.
487. A full-length Portrait of a Gentleman, apparently about
forty years of age, seen in nearly a front view, with dark hair,
mustacheos, and a small tuft of beard. He is dressed in a black
silk vest, with embroidered sleeves ; and wears a black cloak,
the skirt of which, passing under the right arm, is held by the
left hand; the other, extended downwards, holds his hat; a
full ruff adorns the neck. A chair stands on his left, and a
curtain is suspended in the opposite side, and falls on a bale of
goods lying behind him ; the latter object is evidently intended
to denote that the individual is a merchant.
7 st. by sst.—C. (about.)
In the possession of Mr. Spruyt, a dealer, at Brussels, 1829.
Price 6000fs., 24101.