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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time she appears to be cheapening some gingerbread, on a
pile of which she has placed her hand. A basket of ches-
nuts, another of figs, and a variety of other objects connected
with the trade, are introduced.
15 in. by 11.—P.
In the Collection of Smith Owen, Esq., Condover.

40. Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife. A handsome canopy-
bed occupies the right of the picture, and the Egyptian’s
wife appears to have just sprung from her couch, divested of
all apparel, and has seized Joseph by his robe, who is en-
deavouring to escape from her grasp. The dress of the youth
consists of a blue vest, and a yellow mantle. A rich red
velvet coverlet lies under the feet of the female. Signed and
dated, Amst. 1694.
1 st. 5 in. by 1 st. 11.—P.
Formerly in the hands of a French dealer for sale.
Price 2500 fr. (100Z.)

41. Bacchus and Ceres. The goddess, attired in a blue
mantle, stands in front, holding a cluster of wheat on her
arm, and a sickle in her hand ; her companion Bacchus,
who is also distinguished by the usual emblems, stands behind
her.
64 in. by 6.—P. (about.}
Collection of Mrs. Foreman, 1835. 12 gs.

42. A young Man, at an arched window, cheapening a
brace of partridges, which he holds in his hand, of a young
woman, who stands on his lest, pointing to a fine piece of
beef in a basket. A bunch of carrots and three cauliflowers
are on the sill, and some rabbits and small birds hang up at
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