Michael Rosse fl.1670-1723
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Michael ROSSE fl.1670-1723
Biographical Note
Rosse was a prosperous jeweller, who was married to the miniaturist Susan Penelope Rosse (neé Gibson). They are thought to have married in the 1670s, and are known to have lived in Henrietta Street, Covent Garden. He was possibly a founding member of the Society of the Virtuosi of St Luke.
Books
Rosse's 'intire collection' of prints, drawings, limnings, 'antique seals, medals and other curiosities' (including many of his wife's paintings) was old at auction from 2 April 1723, as he intended to 'retire into the country for the recovery of his health'. By 5 April 1723 the sale had adjourned for the holidays, and it restarted on 26 April 1723.
Sources
- Alston, R. C. Inventory of sale catalogues ... 1676-1800, St Philip, 2010.
- Myrone, Martin. ["Society of the Virtuosi of St Luke (act. c. 1689–1743)." https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/96316] Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
- 'A catalogue of the intire collection of Mr. Michael Rosse; ... to be sold by auction on Tuesday the 2d of April, 1723, ..., [London, 1723], ESTC T7962.
- A catalogue of the collection of Mr. Michael Rosse, (which was adjourned till further notice given.) ... to be sold by auction on Friday the 26th of April, 1723, ..., [London, 1732], ESTC T2144.
- Advertised in the Daily Courant on April 1, 5, 24 and 29 1723.