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 6) (London: Smith and Son, 1835)

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WILLIAM VANDER VELDE.

noble example of the accomplished powers of the artist, both as
a painter and a poet. Dated 1672. Engraved by Fittler.
4/Z. 4 in. by 6 ft. 3 in.—C.
Collection of Madame Backer, . 1766. . 885 flo. 80/.-
- M. M. Van Locquet, 1783. . 2800y/o. 199Z*
Now in the Bridgewater collection, Lord Francis Egerton, M.P.
Worth 1000/.

2. A Sea View, during a calm. Numerous vessels, chiessy
consisting of small craft, are distributed in the most picturesque
manner over the liquid expanse. The most conspicuous of
these is a handsomely carved and gilt yacht, lying at anchor
in the centre, which a six-oared boat with a blue awning,
filled with persons of distinction, appears to have just quitted.
Nearer the front is a four-oared boat, with two gentlemen in it;
and still farther on the right are a coaster and a barge, with
several men on board, &c.
2 ft. 2 in. by 2 st. 6 in.—C.
Collection anonymous, . . Amst. 1765. . . 930>sso.
Worth 500/.
3. The Companion represents a similar view, and also a
Cahn. Among the number of vessels which meet the eye, is a
handsome yacht, with her stern towards the spectator, and a
small boat lying at the stern; beyond these are a ship of war,
and three small boats; on the opposite side are a large
coaster, a small vessel with her main aiid jib sails up, and a
row boat with two fishermen and baskets in it. The view is
bounded by a line of low Coast, and a tower is visible in the
distance. These are pure and brilliant gems of the master.
Engraved in the Musee Napoleon.
2 ft. 2 in. by 2 ft. 6 in.—C.
Collection anonymous, • . Amst. 1765, . \3\0sso. 118/.
Removed from the Louvre in 1815.
Now in the Royal Mus6e at the Hague. Worth 500L