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)

58 WILLIAM MIERIS.
16. The Card Players. A young lady, attired in a blue
gown and a tawny yellow scarf, seated in a front view, hold-
ing some cards in one hand, and pointing triumphantly to
them with the other; turning at the same time to her adver-
sary, a gentleman who sits on the farther side of a table,
evidently displeased at his defeat. A pet dog lies on the
lady’s lap. In the back of the apartment is a servant taking
down a candle from the wall.—The Companion.
12 in. by 10.—P.
Formerly in the hands of a dealer for sale, Paris, 1837. Price
4000fr. (fGQl.}
17. A Jovial Toper. A young man, dressed in a yellow
jacket, and a hat turned up at the side and lined with blue
velvet, sitting at a table, with a bottle in one hand and a
goblet in the other, which he is joyously raising above his
head. A pretty young woman stands behind him, with a
slate in her hand. In the back of the room is seen a man
seated at a fire. Dated 1703.
12 in. by 10.—P.
Formerly in the hands of a dealer for sale, Paris, 1837. Price
4000fr. (1G01.)
18. A Maid serving her Mistress with wine. A lady,
attired in a tawny yellow silk gown and a black scarf, seated,
with a musio.book lying on her lap. She appears to have just
ceased playing on a guitar ; and having placed the instrument
at her side, is holding a glass, while her servant fills it from
a bottle. A table stands near them; and a chair, on which
lies a Turkey carpet, is in front. At the end of the room is
seen a person quitting the apartment.
1 st. 5s by 1 st. 3.—P.
Imported in 1837 by Mr. Chaplin, of Great Marlborough-street.