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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with a Persian carpet, are a china jug, and a silver plate
containing oysters, one of which she holds in her right hand.
An admirable work of art.
11^ in. by 8J.—P.
In the Collection of M. M. Van Loon, Amsterdam.

•32. Portrait of a Military Man, with long ssowing hair.
He is armed with a cuirass over a buff jerkin, and girt with
a red sash; and is represented leaning on the base of a
column, with a cane in one hand, and the other placed on
his hip. A greyhound is by his side. The figure is seen to
the knees.
12| in. by 1Q1.—P.
Collection of M. Goll de Frankenstein, Amst. 1833.
470 flo. and c. (414)

33. Portrait of a Lady and Gentleman. The former,
attired in a light brown satin robe, of varied hues, bordered
with black velvet, and a pale blue satin skirt, is seated with
an orange in one hand, and a kerchief in the other. The
gentleman has on a velvet cap and a purple silk mantle, and
is represented standing on the farther side of the lady, lean-
ing on a balustrade. A spaniel is frisking at their feet. A
building, a curtain, and a portion of a garden, compose the
background.
14 in. by 12.—P.
In the Collection of the Baron Verstolck de Soelen, Hague.

34. A Lady and her Page. This superlative bijoux of
art represents the portrait of a lady of singular beauty, about
twenty-three years of age; her fair countenance is seen in
nearly a front view, and her dark hair is tastefully disposed
in curls. She is elegantly attired in a white satin robe, the