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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24. A Woman at a window scouring a pot. See de-
scription, No. 87, Vol. iv.
94 in. by 8|.—P.
In the Collection of the Rev. J. Clowes, Manchester.

25. The Sportsman’s Present. See description, No. 92,
Vol. iv.
Sold in the Collection of Mr. Goll de Frankenstein, 1833, for
12,400 flo. and 74 per cent. (1116Z.)
Now in the Collection of Mr. Vander Hoop, Amst.
26. Hot Rolls. A baker, wearing a scarlet cap and a red
jacket, and the sleeves of his shirt tucked up, standing at an
arched window, blowing a horn, to announce that hot rolls
are ready; some rolls and gingerbread lie on a stall in
front. Painted with wonderful breadth and power. De-
scription, No. 96, Vol. iv., improved.
134 in. by 11^ in.—P.
In the Collection of Mr. Van Loon, Amst.

27. The Tete-a-Tete. A young lady, attired in a morning
dress, composed of a scarlet velvet jacket, bordered with
ermine, and a white satin skirt, and her head covered with a
lace cap, seated, tuning a guitar ; her attention at the same
time is directed to a cavalier, who is seated on the opposite side,
with a glass of wine in his hand, and is apparently about to
drink her health. His dress is of the elegant style of the
period, and consists of a buff jacket, with embroidered
sleeves, a scarlet scarf, blue hose, and white bottikins, and
his hat decked with feathers. A table, covered with a
Turkey carpet, is placed near them, and on it are a silver
dish and a gold goblet. A spaniel is in front, and a blue
ensign stands against the chimney ; this object has doubtless