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 (Band 9): Supplement (London: Smith and Son, 1842)

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12. A Lady at her Toilet. See description, No. 7, Vol. I.
p. 64.
Is now in the Louvre. Valued by the Exports du Musee at
4,000 fr. (1607.)
13. A Young Woman at needle-work by candlelight.
The lady is dressed in a scarlet jacket, bordered with fur,
and a brown skirt; and is seated with a cushion on her lap,
occupied with her needle. A covered table is before her,
and a basket is on the ground in front. This excellent pic-
ture closely resembles the works of Dow, and in the catalogue
is ascribed to Schalcken.
1/7 51 by 1/7. li-P.
In the Florence Gallery. Worth 200 gs.

14. Portrait of a Gentleman, habited in a silk morning
coat, holding a letter in his hand.
Formerly in the Collection of De Heer Rothan, Amst.
Sold in the Collection of Sir C. Bagot, K.G.C. 1836. 67 gs.
Now in the Collection of C. Ileusch, Esq.

15. The Interior of the Artist’s Studio, in which are intro-
duced portraits of himself and his wife. The lady, elegantly
attired in white satin, stands with her back to the spectator,
and her head a little turned to the left; her hand is ex-
tended, as if she were speaking to the painter, who is seated,
looking good-humouredly towards her. His dress consists of
a black velvet jacket, with gold buttons, light-coloured hose,
and blue silk stockings ; his palette and pencils are in his
hands, and a picture, intended as a portrait of his lady, is on
the easel. More retired in the apartment is seen a servant
approaching with resreshments. A large window, composed