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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of a nosegay, whilst the youth in attendance is amusing himself
with blowing bubbles. A spaniel dog is in front.
1ft. 6 in. by I st. 4 in.—C. (about.)
Collection of M. Le Brun, . . . 1773. . 2100/s. 84Z.
- R. Bernal, Esq. . . 1824. . . . 135 gs.
39- A Lady and Gentleman, and two Children. The former,
elegantly attired in white satin, is seated, holding one of the
children on a pedestal, near a vase containing ssowers. The
second child, dressed in a yellow frock, stands by her side. The
gentleman also, richly habited in the elegant costume of the
period, stands near them, with a riding whip in his hand.
1ft. 8 in. by 2 ft.—C.
This exquisite persormance was formerly in the collection of
Lord Radstock.
Collection of Mr. Emmerson, . . 1829 52 gs.
Well worth 100 gs.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1831.
Now in the collection of John Slater, Esq.
40. The Letter. A candle-light subject. A young lady,
dressed in a neglige bordered with fur, seated at the side of a
table, looking round with anxious emotion towards a female
servant, who is presenting her a letter. A lighted candle and a
silver vessel are on the table. Engraved in the Musee Frangais,
by Deguevelliers.
10| in. by 9 in.—P.
Claimed by the Allies, and removed from the Louvre in 1815.

41. A young Man, seated in a chair, with his arm thrown over
the back, and a glass of wine in his hand. His attention appears
to be excited by something behind him, at which he is looking
round. A tankard stands on the table, and a boy is in the
back-ground. Engraved in the Musee Frangais, by Mugeot.
9 in. by 7 in.—P.
Claimed by the Allies, and removed from the Louvre in 1815.