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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SUPPLEMENT
TO THE WORKS OF
NICHOLAS MAES.

1. A young Woman threading a needle. The interior of
a room, with an oak cabinet at the side, and a map on the
wall: here, a young woman, of a pleasing countenance, and
light hair decked with pearls, is seated, threading a needle :
her dress consists of a scarlet jacket bordered with fur, a
petticoat of the same colour, and a gown of a pink hue
figured with yellow, and a white apron. A dark green
cushion lies in her lap, and a basket containing linen and a
pair of scissors is by her side. This is a brilliant example of
the master.
16 m. by 12|.-—P.
Imported in 1833, by Mr. Chaplin.
In the Bridgwater Collection of Lord Francis Egerton.

2. A Portrait of a beautiful child, dressed in a fanciful
style, and wearing a cap decked with plumes of feathers.
He is seated on a bank holding a bird, which a spaniel is
eager to catch at. A rich vase containing fruit, forms an
embellishment to the foreground.
2 st. 3 by 1st. 10.—C.
In the Collection of Mr. Six Van Hillegom, Amsterdam.