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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The richness of the dresses, together with the furniture and
decorations of the apartment, denote the persons to be of superior
rank. It would be difficult to adduce a more beautiful example
of exquisite painting, delightful expression, and agreeable effect,
than is exhibited in this picture. Engraved by De Launay, in
the Orleans Gallery.
1 st. 5 in. by 1 st. 2 in.—P.
Imported to England in 1798, and at that time valued at 200 gs.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1826.
Now in the collection of the Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel, Bart.
The preceding picture was sold in the collection of M. Adrian Bout,
at the Hague, in 1733, for oOOfo., 451.
36. The Bird’s Nest. Two young boys, kneeling at the side
of a bank, amusing themselves with an unssedged bird. A
velvet cap, decked with feathers, lies on the bank. A hilly
landscape forms the back-ground. Engraved by Romanet, in
the Orleans Gallery.
10 in. by 7| in.—P.
Imported to England in 1798, and at that time valued at 200 gs.
37. The Toilet. A young lady, of fair complexion, attired
in a tawny-yellow silk robe, and a white satin skirt, her neck
and ears decked with pearls, standing before her toilet, and
significantly pointing to her favourite monitor (the looking-
glass), which is placed on a table covered with a rich Turkey
carpet. A brilliantly-coloured and exquisite production.
1 ~ in. by 11^ in.—P.
This picture was consigned to the Writer for sale, in 1818, at the
price of 150 gs.; it was sold by Mr. Nieuwenhuys to the Honourable
G. J. Vernon ; at the sale of whose collection, in 1831, itwas bought
by the Writer, for 47 gs.
Now in the possession of John Davison, Esq.
38. Courtship. The Interior of a room, in which are a lady,
a cavalier, and a page. The lady appears to be indirectly
expressing her sentiments to her lover, through the medium