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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the same colour bordered with fur, and a full-plaited white
ruff and ruffles. She is seated in an arm-chair, with her
hands united, in one of which is a white handkerchief, and
appears to have just ceased reading, and laid her book on a
table by her side.
3ft. lOj in. by 2ft. 11| in.—C.
Now in the collection of De Heer Mogge Mailman, Amsterdam.

554. An elderly Lady, seated in an arm-chair.
4ft. by 3 ft.—C. Cabout.)
Now in the collection of Mejufvrouwe Hoffman, at Haarlem.

555. A young Lady with a comely countenance, seen in
a front view, with light hair, and a veil attached to the crown
of her head, which hangs down behind her shoulders. She
has on a mantle embroidered with gold lace, which unites on
the bosom. Engraved by Laurent, in the Musee Frangais.
1 ft. 10 in. by 1 ft. 6 in.—P. (oval.)
Removed from the Louvre in 1815.

556. A young Lady, represented in a front view, standing
with both hands concealed in a muff, which she holds in front.
She has on a dark brown dress, and is decked with pearls in
her ears. This picture is much injured by exposure to the sun.
2ft. 4 in. by 2ft.—C. (about.)
Now in the collection of His Majesty at Hampton Court.

557. The wife of Justus Lipsius, a lady of middle age,
seen in nearly a front view, dressed in a black silk robe, and
a plain white ruff. She appears to be seated, holding a white
handkerchief.
Now in the collection of the Cardinal Felch, at Rome.
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