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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iris, tulips, hollyhocks, poppies, ranunculuses, auriculas, and
African marigolds, &c. &c. At the base of the vase lie
bunches of purple and green grapes, and peaches, mingled
with a cluster of roses, some carnations and convolvuluses, and
a chaffinch’s nest, containing five eggs. This capital pic-
ture is painted on a light ground, and is a splendid, production
of art. Signed, and dated 1736, and 1737.
4 st. 5 in. by 3 st.—C. sarched.)
Now in the collection of William Wells, Esq., Redleaf.
Worth 400 gs.
A picture corresponding with the preceding was sold in the
collection of M. Braamcamp in 1771, for 800flo., 72l.

21. A Landscape, representing a classical scene, with the
ruins of a beautiful edifice in the second distance, and. divided,
by a winding river, which falls in a cascade on the fore-ground.
Among the several figures which enliven the scene is one
reposing on the bank of the stream.

22. The Companion. A Landscape, in which is introduced
a company of nymphs, performing a sacrifice to the statue of
Flora.
1 ft. 8| in. by 2 ft. 4 in.—C.
Collection of M. Braamcamp, . . 1771. . 2505sso. 2251.
■-— M. Geldermeester, . 1800. . 505sso. 451.
A pair of landscapes, corresponding in size to the preceding, and
perhaps the same, were sold in tire collection of M. Nieuhoff, in 1777,
for 2900sso., 261Z.

23. A China Bason, containing peaches, an apricot, and
bunches of grapes, placed on a marble table.

24. The Companion. A China Cup, in which are grouped
two roses, a sprig of orange flowers, and carnations; one of the