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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DAVID TENIERS.

122. A Pair. One represents the Triumph of Venus. The
goddess is recumbent, asleep on some crimson drapery, in a car
drawn through the sea by doves, and attended by tritons,
nereides, and cupids, sportively playing around her; one of the
latter is descending to place a wreath of ssowers on her head,
while others are sporting in the air and on the water. This is a
brilliantly-coloured picture.
10 in. by \st. 11 in.—Cop.
Sale of M. Danoot, Brussels, 1829. Withdrawn at 1750/Zo. 159Z.
Now in the possession of Mr. Buchanan.

123. The Companion. Neptune, with Amphitrite, in his car,
accompanied by nymyhs, tritons, and cupids. Painted in the
manner of Rubens.
Collection of Gaillard de Gagny, . 1762. . 990^/w. 40h
•-—— B. de Gagny (separately), 1776. . 1700^5. 68l.
Collection of John Webb, Esq. . . 1821. 50 gs.

124. A View in the environs of Malines, exhibiting an
agreeable landscape, diversified with cottages, trees, and en-
livened with figures and cattle. A woman is seen milking a cow,
and apparently talking to a man, who is leaning upon a stick ;
four cows and two sheep form a group ; and near them are twTo
men and a dog.
2 ft. 6 in. by 3ft. 8 in.-—C.
Collection of Pielhon,. 1763. . 1350fs. 54<l.

125. A View of a Village in Planders. Two groups of
peasants are drinking and dancing, in front of some houses.
The company consists of fifty figures, of about twelve inches
proportion ; these occupy the fore-ground; thirty more are in
the distance. Painted in the year 1648.
3 st. 4 in. by 5 ft. 2 in.—C.
Collection of Prince Rubempre, Bruss. 1765, . 4130jlo. 3121.