NICHOLAS MAES.

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6. An old Woman at her spinning wheel. The aged occu-
pant of a humble dwelling, is represented sitting near a
table, occupied at a spinning weeel : a red cloth covers the
table, some jugs and a gridiron hang on the wall, and a jug
stands on the floor in front. Excellent.
2 st. 0| by 1# 91—C.
In the Collection of De Heer Rombouts, Dort.

7. The Lace Maker. An aged woman, wearing spectacles,
and dressed in a black jacket with scarlet sleeves, seated in
a front view, occupied making lace. A basket of eggs hangs
over her head, and several objects of earthenware are on a
dresser at the side. A masterly production, but a little
darkened by time.
1# 31 by 1/t 11-P.
Sold in a Collection anonymous, by Messrs. Christie and Manson,
1836. 66 gs.
8. The Love-sick Maid. A young woman, negligently
dressed in a green gown and a scarlet skirt, seated, reclining
her head pensively on a pillow; her medical attendant,
habited in black, stands on her right with an urinal in his
hand. More within the apartment is seen an elderly woman
in conversation with a cavalier.
2 st. 10 by 2 st. 3.—C.
In the Museum at Berlin.

9. An Old Woman wearing spectacles, engaged at her
spinning wheel. See description, No. 18, Vol. iv.
Sold in the Collection of M. Goll de Frankenstein, Amsterdam,
1833, 1040 flo. and 7-^ per cent. (93Z.)
Bought by Messrs. Woodburn, and since sold to Mr. Vander
Hoop, Amsterdam.

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