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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It was purchased, with a collection of Dutch and Flemish pictures,
of the Count Pourtales, in 1826, by the Writer, in conjunction with
Mr. Emmerson, and sold to the Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel, Bart.
50. A View in a Back Court, looking towards a brick house,
with a lofty arched door-way and passage under it, at the end
of which are seen a second court, bounded by a house. The
sront court is enclosed by a high wall, forming a recess at the
side of the house, with vine foliage growing over it; under this
are a woman and child, descending two steps, and another
woman is seen in the middle of the passage; a dust-bin, a pail,
and a broom, with various local objects, complete the composi-
tion, which, however uninteresting in description, is rendered in
the picture magically attractive; such, in truth, is its close
resemblance to nature, under the most pleasing form, esfect, and
colour, that the term tromp d?cell may be justly used, to desig-
nate its superiority. Signed with initials, and dated 1658.
2 ft. 5 in. by 1 ft. 11 in.—C.
Collection of M. Smeth Van Alpen, 1810. . 2075 flo. 187Z.
Bought by M. Backer, of whose widow it was purchased by Mr.
Emmerson, in 1825, for 10,500 flo., 9^51. ; and sold to the Right
Honourable Sir Robert Peel, Bart.
51. The Interior of a Room, with an open door at the end
of it, through which are seen a street, with a canal and houses:
this part is brilliantly illumined with sunshine, the room
being feebly enlightened by a large window at the side of the
door. Near the former is seated a lady, whose attention is at-
tracted towards a man, in the act of delivering her a letter ; a
black dog is in the room, and a child stands on the outside of
the door. Dated 1670.
1ft. 11 in. by 1ft. 7 in.—C. sabout.)
Collection of Madame Camper, Leyden, 1827.; 4000yZo. have
been refused for it, .360/.
52. The Interior of a Room, with a broad passage on the
left side of it; at the end of which is an open door, and a girl