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.
291. A Dutch Gentleman, styled in the catalogue “ A
“ Burgomaster.”
2 ft. by ift. 6 in.—P.
Collection of M. Pauwels, Bruss. 1803. . 6\Aflo. 551.

292. A Gentleman, about twenty-five years of age, repre-
sented in nearly a profile view. He has thick bushy hair, and
wears a cap decked with a feather. His dress consists of a velvet
mantle and a silk scarf, the latter of which is wrapped round
his neck, and has some gold ornaments attached to it. Dated
1633. Engraved anonymous.

293. An elderly Man, with a gray bushy beard, represented
in a front view, seated in an arm-chair. He has on a dark-
coloured velvet cap, and a brown cloak, which is held at the
breast with the left hand, while the right rests on the elbow of
his chair. Dated 1645.
Collection of W. Beckford, Esq., . 1823 214g.y.
In a sale by Mr. George Robins, . 1831. .... 140 gs.

294. The Sportsman. This admirable picture represents a
gentleman about thirty-five years of age, seen in a three-quarter
view. Upon his left hand is perched a hawk ; the right is
a little extended, and the finger points to some distant object.
His dress chiefly consists of a cloak with full sleeves, of a
greenish hue, and a black velvet cap; a game pouch is
suspended by a gold chain at his side. Upon the arm of a
chair in front is inscribed the name; date 1643 or 1645.
3 ft. 8 in. by 3 ft. 2 in.—P.
Collection of M. Grand-Pre, . . 1809. . G\50fs. 246Z.
Exhibited in the British Gallery in 1815.
Now in the collection of the Marquis of Westminster.
Worth 800Z.