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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47. The Pet Puppy. A lady dressed in a reddish-brown
velvet mantle, which leaves her bosom exposed, and her head
decked with a scarlet ribband, seated in a front view, amusing
herself by pinching the ears of a puppy dog which she holds
in her arms.
5^ in. by 4^.—P.
In the Munich Gallery. Worth 100

48. Portrait of a young Lady represented in a profile
view, with a black scarf on her head, and a white crimped
neckerchief round her bosom.
4^ in. by 3^.—P. (oval.}
In the Munich Gallery.

49. Portrait of a young Gentleman with long brown hair,
seen in nearly a front view, leaning his right arm on a pedes-
tal, and his lest hand placed on his hip; he is habited in a
grey velvet mantle and a black vest, with white linen sleeves,
and point lace ruffles.
9 in. by 6^.—P.
In the Royal Palace at Turin.

50. Portrait of a Lady about thirty-five years of age, with
dark hair disposed in ringlets and decked with pearls ; her
dress consists of a white satin jacket with scarlet sleeves,
and the bodice adorned with bows of ribands, a red petticoat
and a white muslin apron. She is seen in nearly a front view,
with her right hand on a balustrade: the figure is shown to
the knees.
9 in. by 6^.—P. (arched.}
Exhibited for private sale at Messrs. Christie & Manson’s, in the
Collection of the Duchess de Berri, in 1834. Price 200Z.
Sold by auction in the same Collection, Paris, 1837, 5250 fr. (210Z.)

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