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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147. Monkeys at Cards. The party consists of five ani-
mals decked out in gay attire. One of them, dressed in blue,
crouched in the centre, is looking at his cards; and his anta-
gonist, dressed in red and yellow, squats at the side ; the rest
are enjoying their pipes and glass. See Nos. 617, 618, Vol. ill.
7s in. 9 in.—P.
148. The Companion. Monkeys drinking and smoking.
The subject is composed of four of these mimicking animals ;
one of which, wearing a red jacket and a cap decked with fea-
thers, sits on the right, holding a pipe and a jug in his paws ;
a second, in a yellow jacket and a grey cap, is about to light
his pipe, but his attention is suddenly called to his companion
who is on his left, dressed in blue. These are free spirited
works.
Sold in the Collection of the Marquis of Camden, 1841, for
39 gs. each. Bought by Mr. Baker.

149. The Muscle Seller. See No. 158, Vol. in., and read
size
8 in. by 11;| in.—P.
Sold in the Collection of the Marquis of Camden, by Messrs.
Christie and Manson, 1841 ;
Bought by Mr. Nieuwenhuys. 34 gs.

150. Men Fishing. A landscape, representing a richly
wooded scene, under the appearance of the close of a fine
evening. A river ssows along the foreground, in which are
five men fishing with nets : three of whom are in a group in
the centre, and the other two are close to a bank on the left,
overshadowed by trees. Engraved by Major. See No. 34,
Vol. in.
1# 91 by 2 st. 81.-P.
Sold in the Collection of the Marquis of Camden, 1841.
Bought by Mr. Nieuwenhuys. Ill gs.