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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631. The Companion. A large Picture-Gallery, the walls of
which, and also a great portion of the ssoor, are covered with
pictures, painted in imitation of the most eminent of the Flemish
and Dutch masters, one of which, on the right, represents Sam-
son betrayed by Delilah, done after Van Dyck; on the left are
two gentlemen (probably intended for Teniers and his father),
observing an artist, who is seated at his easel, painting the por-
trait of an old woman. There are also two gentlemen, in the
end of the gallery, examining pictures.
3 st. 1| in. by 4 ft. 2J in.—C. on P.
The pair was sold in the collection of Prince Carignan, in 1742, for
2620 fs. 105Z Now worth 600Z.
Now in the collection of Lord Say and Sele, at Belvidere.

632. Sportsman and Dogs. A landscape, composed of a
broken hilly fore-ground, bounded by bushy trees, beyond
which appear several cottages. A little retired from the front
is a young sportsman, with his pouch and game (a hare) ; he
appears to be in conversation with an elderly peasant, who leans
on a stick; nine dogs, consisting of greyhounds, spaniels,
beagles, &c. accompany the sportsman. This admirable pro-
duction is distinguished for the broad and powerful effect which
pervades it, and for the truth and animation displayed in the
figures and animals: it is, in truth, a work of the highest
excellence.
oft. 9 in. by 5 ft. 1 in.—C. Worth 600 gs.
Collection os Earl Radnor, . . . 1828.

633. Peasants at Bowls. A Landscape, with a cottage on
the right, exhibiting the sign of the Star; in front of this are
six boors, playing at bowls ; one of them, dressed in a gray
suit, is about to throw the ball; a second, stripped to his shirt,
stands with his back to the spectator, looking on ; and two
others are -waiting their turn to bowl.
1 ft. 4 in. by 1st. 11 in.—P. Value 85 gs.
Collection of Earl Radnor, . . . 1828.