λ William Gosse (act.1830-1847)

λ William Gosse (act.1830-1847)
Portrait miniature of James Samuel Hartley, wearing a black coat and patterned waistcoat, seated by a desk
Signed, inscribed and dated W. Gosse pinxit Bruton Sept 1847 (to backing paper)
Rectangular, in the lower half of a red leather case with gilt-metal mount
104 x 78mm

Provenance:
Sotheby's, London, 20 December 1971, lot 23;
Jean Rogan Collection, France;
Christie's, London, 20 March 1990, lot 93;
Christie's, London, Important Portrait Miniatures and Gold Boxes, 10 June 2008, lot 75