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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another part of the place, playing at cards. A freely-painted
picture.
1# hy 2 st. ].—C.
Formerly in the possession of Mr. Norton.

6. The Pet Parrot. Interior of a room with a window at
the side, near which stands a lady, dressed in a scarlet jacket
bordered with ermine, feeding a parrot, which is perched at
the door of a cage suspended from the ceiling; on her right
is a female, holding a child on a chair with one hand, and a
glass of liquor in the other, into which the former lady is
dipping a piece of cake for the bird. At the same time a
jealous dog is jumping against the chair to be noticed. On
the left of the picture is a table with objects of refreshment
on it, and a gentleman seated on its farther side, in the act
of drinking. A low table or dumb waiter, on which are a
a jug and a bottle, stands close to the front, and a picture
hangs over the chimney. Painted in a clear, cool tone of
colouring.
2 st. 7 by 2 st. 3.—C.
Formerly in a small Collection made by the Due de Berri.
Imported by Mr. Hume, 1840.

7. The Duet. The interior of an apartment faintly illu-
mined by a small window at the side, near which is seated a
lady, tastefully attired, leaning on a covered table with an
open music-book before her; on her left stands a young
gentleman, who is playing on a violin, and behind him is
crouched a dog. Painted in a free and dexterous style.
About 2 st. 1 by 1 st. 7.—C.
Purchased at a furniture sale at the Hague, 1841, by Mr.
Enthoven.