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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JAN STEEN.

window, with his back to the spectator. Painted with all the
neatness and delicacy of F. Mieris.
151 in. by 111.—p,
In the Hermitage Palace, St. Petersburg.

62. The Oyster Feast. A number of persons assembled
in a large room, apparently for the purpose of regaling on
oysters. In the centre and front is seated a fine comely
dame, dressed in a yellow gown; she has a glass of wine in
her hand, and is turning towards a gentleman, who is inviting
her to take an oyster. On the right may be noticed an
elderly woman opening oysters, while the savory fish attracts
the longing looks of a man near her ; beyond these is a
cavalier, engaged in animated conversation with a young
female. Painted in the artist’s finished manner.
About 15 in. by 12.—P.
Sold in the Collection of M. A. Kleynenbergh, Leyden, 1841,
for 1071 flo. and 10 per cent. (90Z.)
Bought by Mr. Nieuwenhuys.

63. The Egg Feast. The subject is composed of about
five persons assembled at a cottage door, one of whom is a
peasant, seated near a cask, eating eggs, of which he has
given one to a fine chubby child, sitting near him; who, in his
awkwardness in eating it, has smeared himself with the yolk,
at which the mother (standing behind) seems to be a little
displeased; a fourth one of the party appears to be wholly
absorbed in the enjoyment of his egg.
About 1 ft. 8 by 1 st. 4.—C.
Sold in the Collection of M. A. Kleynenbergh, 1841, for
803 flo. and 10 per cent. (70 ps.)
Bought by Mr. Burton: