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.
under it. His attention appears to be suddenly excited by
the approach of some one. He has on a black velvet cap, and
wears a dark robe, bordered with fur, over a reddish close dress.
Painted in a free bravura manner.
4 ft. 2 in. by 3 ft. 6 in.—C. (about.)
Now in the Palace of the Hermitage, at St. Petersburgh.
Worth 250Z.
A picture corresponding with the preceding is engraved by
Kellerhoven.

312. An old Man, with a strongly-marked countenance,
and a white beard, seen in a front view, seated in an arm-chair,
with both hands united. He has on a large slouched hat, and
a reddish brown dress. Painted in a free and negligent manner.
Engraved by Fillieul, when in the collection of the Count de
Bruhl.
3 ft. 4 in. by 2 ft. 8 in,—C. (about.)
Now in the Palace of the Hermitage, at St. Petersburgh.

313. An elderly Man, of a strongly-marked countenance,
wearing a large slouched hat, and a brown jacket. He appears
to be seated, and is resting his right arm on a table.
2ft. 1 in. by 1ft. 11 in.—C.
Now in the Palace of the Hermitage, at St. Petersburgh.
Worth 120Z.
A picture corresponding with the preceding description,
with the exception that he wears a coif instead of a hat, is
engraved by Fillieul, from a picture then in the collection of
the Count de Bruhl.

314. A Man about fifty-five years of age, with a dark
beard, represented in a front view. He has on a brown velvet
cap, and wears a brown coat, and a deep morone-colour mantle