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)

DAVID TENIERS.

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1837, and adjudged at 17,650 fs. (666Z.) Bought by Mr.
Nieuwenhuys.
Now in the Collection of Charles Heusch, Esq.
104. A Village Kermess, or probably a Festival in honour
of the Marriage of the Seigneur du Village. This very
admirable production exhibits the court-yard of a Flemish
mansion, in which are assembled about ninety-three persons,
partaking joyously of the amusements and festivity usual on
such occasions. The centre of the picture is occupied by a
long table, at which a portion of the company are regaling;
near this are two* musicians, one of whom, mounted on a
cask, is playing on a violin ; the other, seated on a tub, plays
on the violoncello, to the music of which two couples are
dancing; their movements excite the anger of a barking dog.
Beneath a large tree on the left of the picture, is a second
table, well furnished with provisions, around which a number
of happy peasants of both sexes are seated, partaking of the
good cheer ; and among them is one carving a ham. In the
opposite side are the host, with several attendants, entering
the court by a gateway, near which are three casks, and
numerous jugs and bottles. In the centre, and close to the
front, is a group of persons, some of whom are observing the
dancers, and one among them is seated on the ground
smoking. A cluster of trees fills up the right of the picture.
Painted in a clear and silvery tone of colouring. See No.
110, Vol. in.
3 A by 4: ft.—C.
Purchased by Captain Baillie in the Lormier Sale, 1763, 2,230flo.
(2021.) for Sir James Lowther.
Now the property of the Earl of Lonsdale.
105. View of a farm-house and the interior of an adjacent
barn, &c. See description No. 363, Vol. in.
2 st. 6 by Ost. 10.—C.
In the possession of Lady Cooper.