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 4) (London: Smith and Son, 1833)

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11. The Card Party. Young ladies playing at cards with a
gentleman.

828/s. 33Z.
. 2800/s. 1121.
. 2402 fs. 96Z.

10| in. by 8| in.—P.
Collection of M. Bout, . Hague, 1733. . . 650 fo. 58l.

10. The Card Party. A handsome apartment, in which are
two ladies and gentlemen, disposed round a table covered with
a Persian carpet. One of the former, elegantly attired in a
rich tawny-colour silk vest, stands in front, caressing a little
spaniel, which is lying on a stool; the other lady, wearing a
scarlet embroidered gown, is seated at the table, playing at
cards, while a gentleman, who stands behind her, appears to be
advising her in the game : the second gentleman sits on the
farther side of the table. A highly-accomplished and elegant
production of art. Engraved by Lepicie, under the title of Le
Jeu de Piquet.
1 st. 8 in. by 1 st. 6 in.—C.
Collection of M. Julienne, . . . 1767.
- M. Randon de Boisset, 1777.
- M. Montribloud, . 1784.
Now in the collection of Colonel Hugh Baillie.

12. Vertumnus and Pomona. The figures are represented
to the knees. Engraved.
1ft. 5| in. by 1 ft. l^in.—C.
Collection of M. Julienne, . . . 1767. • 201 fs. . 81.
————■ M. Greffier Fagel, . 1801. . . . 45 gs.
13. The Music Party. A lady playing on the bass-viol,
accompanied by a gentleman on the guitar, while another lady
and gentleman are listening to them: a dog, a stool, and a
chair, form the accessories.
1 ft. 5 in. by 1ft. Sin.—C.
Collection of the Count Dubarri, . 1774. . . 820_/s. 33l.
14. Infantine Amusement. Two interesting children,
richly dressed, standing at an arched window ; one of them is
blowing bubbles, while the other is trying to catch them. This