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 7) (London: Smith and Son, 1836)

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Portraits of Men.
280. A Dutch Burgomaster. This portrait represents an
elderly man, of an animated countenance, seen in nearly a
front view, with a long gray beard and mustacheos. His dress
consists of a large cloak of a brown colour, bordered with fur,
over a black silk vest, a white cravat round his neck, and
a black coif on his head. He is seated in an arm-chair, with
both arms resting on its elbow. Signed, and dated 1637.
Engraved by J. de Frey, Finden, and in the Stafford Gallery.
4ft. 4sin. by 3 ft. 2 in.—C.
Collection of M. De Heer Geldermeester, 1800. 1625 flo. 146Z.
Now in the Bridgewater collection, Lord Francis Egerton.
Worth 400Z.
A picture corresponding with the preceding description was
sold at auction by Mr. Phillips, in 1815, for 200
281. A Gentleman about sixty years of age, of a florid
complexion, a strongly-marked countenance, and curling hair.
His dress consists of a plain brown vest, and a jacket of a
darker hue; he appears to be seated, holding a small muff*
before him. Etched in the small Le Brun Gallery.
2 ft. 7 in. by 2 ft. 2 in.—C.
Collection of the Chevalier Erard, 1832. . 1400fs. 56l.
282. Nicholas Berghem, when about fifty-six years of age,
of a strongly defined and intelligent countenance, seen in a
three-quarter view, with mustacheos and dark hair. He wears
a large slouched hat, and a dark-coloured cloak, relieved with
a plain white pendent collar; his left hand is tucked in the
drapery of his cloak. Engraved by Richards, and also by
Schiavonetti.
2 ft. 8 in. by 2 ft. 2 in.—P.
Now in the collection of the Marquis of Westminster.
A picture corresponding with the preceding is engraved by
Depuis.