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GABRIEL METSU.

who sits by his side, with a dish of strawberries in her lap. A
silver jug, some dried fish, and a roll, are on a table at the side;
beyond which is seen the hostess scoring up the reckoning.
1st. 3 in. by 1 st. 1 in.—P.
This is painted in the artist’s sree and most fascinating manner.
Dated 1667.
Now in the Dresden Gallery. Worth 3501.
112. The Lace Maker. A young lady, dressed in a white
cap, a blue jacket bordered with ermine, and a purple-gray
satin skirt, seated, with a lace cushion and bobbins on her lap.
A cat is crouched at her feet.
1 ft. 3 in. by 11| in.—P.
Now in the Dresden Gallery. Worth 250 gs.
113. The Poultry Dealer. A pretty woman, in a yellow
gown, and a blue apron, standing at her stall, with a plucked
fowl in her hand, which an elderly woman, on her right,
appears disposed to buy. On the opposite side sits an elderly
man, composedly smoking his pipe. A dead cock and a live
pigeon are on the stall, a partridge and a rabbit are suspended
to the branch of an old tree, and a black and white spaniel is in
front.
2st. 1 in. by 1 st. 8 in.—P.
This picture is finished with unusual care and attention. Dated
1662.
Now in the Dresden Gallery. Worth 500 gs.
114. A young Lady, dressed in a brown jacket bordered
with ermine, and a blue skirt, braided in front with gold lace,
seated, tuning a guitar; her left arm rests on a table covered
with a Turkey carpet.
1 st. in. by 1 st. | in,—P.
Now in the Dresden Gallery.
115. A Woman, wearing a gray jacket bordered with fur,
and a red skirt, seated holding a plate, while a girl, who kneels
by her side, is taking a cake from a frying pan, to put on it;