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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94. A View off the Entrance to the Texel River, with a
squadron of ten ships of war sailing on the same tack, during a
fresh breeze. An excellent production.
ft. 5 in. by 6 ft.—C. (about.)
Valued by the Experts du Musee, 1816. . 1500 fs. 60k
Now in the Louvre. Worth 250Z.

95. A View on the Dutch Coast, with some fishing huts on
the left, and a pier, which extends a considerable distance
into the sea. Among the several vessels which arrest attention
is a beautiful yacht, decorated with carved figures, carrying
a main-sail, and three ssags ssying : to the right are a small
coaster, and two row-boats. On the opposite side is a ship’s
boat with six persons in it, and more towards the side is
a fishing vessel. A fresh breeze prevails. A clear and beautiful
production.
1ft. 10 in. by %ft. 6| in.—C.
Now in the collection of His Excellency the Baron Verstolk
Van Soelen.
96. A View on the Coast of Holland, with Flushing in the
distance, represented under the effect of a fresh breeze, and
a turbulent sea. The composition offers, on the left, a large
packet-boat, under main and fore sails, about to tack ; a small
boat is attached to her stern : beyond her is a similar vessel,
in full sail. On the opposite side, and near the front, is a
small fishing boat with three men on board, two of whom
have lowered the red main-sail, and are pulling it into the boat*
A ship of war, with her stern to the spectator, is sailing in
a fine style along the middle distance, considerably removed
from which are two other large vessels. The town is visible
in the distance.
3 ft. 0| in. by 4 ft. 3J in.—C.
Collection ofM.GollVanFrankenstein,1833. . 1202 flo. 108k
In the possession of Charles O’Niel, Esq., 1835.

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