Cotmania. Vol. VI. 1930-31

I suppose they were
by H.B. Love but if he
was born in 1800, they
certainly cannot be by
him. They may be by
Thirtle as you suggest
but there is no
signature of any sort.
with kind regards
Yours sincerely
Grahame Cotman.

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Murphy also painted a portrait of Crome.
At an auction sale at the Bazaar
Rooms, Norwich, on 26 & 27 Nov: 1862
"Lot 257, Murphy. Two highly finished
portraits of Mr & Mrs John
Sell Cotman. 20/-
D.B. Murphy b. C. 1772. d 1843
Irishman, settled in London. Miniature
painter. appointed 1810 miniature painter
to Princess Charlotte. Father of Mrs. [James?].