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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bodice. Her son, a boy of about five years old, is repre-
sented in the character of Cupid, standing by his mother,
holding an arrow in his hand. A portion of a building, and
some sky, form the background. This is a clear and beau-
tiful production.
About 6 st. 6 by st. 3.— C.
In the Collection of the Duke of Hamilton, Hamilton Palace.

80. Portrait of Francis, Earl of Bedford, when about
twenty years of age, represented with the face turned consi-
derably from the spectator, and the eyes directed towards
him. He has dark bushy hair, and is habited in a dark
dress, relieved by a white pendant collar with lace edging.
The right hand is placed on his breast.
3 st. 4 by 2 st. 8.—C.
In the Collection of the Hon. Henry Windsor.

81. Portrait of a Gentleman about twenty-eight years of
age, having a portly face, seen in a three-quarter view. He
is dressed in a close suit of light puce-coloured silk, buttoned
up close to the neck, having only a small portion of a white
collar visible ; a mantle of the same coloured silk, which is
held in front by the left hand, while the right is concealed
behind the hip. Painted in a free style and low tone of
colour.
3 st. 5 by 2 st. 9.—C.
Formerly in the hands of a dealer for sale.
82. Portrait of a Gentleman, of a fine portly countenance,
indicating forty years of age, represented in a profile view,
having short dark hair, mustachios, and a pointed beard ;
he is clad in a suit of rich armour, relieved at the neck by a
narrow collar, and a red scarf round the left arm, but neither
of the hands are seen. This is evidently one of the artist’s