William Greene Australia, New Zealand, Britain, 1872-1925
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About William Greene
Australia born William Greene (1872-1925) arrived in New Zealand in 1874. A painter and teacher, he studied in Melbourne for nine months with J.H. Scheltema in 1900 and in London at Calderon’s Studio in 1905. He taught in Timaru, New Zealand.
The earliest auction listing we have for William Greene is in 1994 and in total 7 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 7 (100%) were sold. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2021. Works by William Greene are held by the Auckland Art Gallery, Christchurch Art Gallery and Suter Art Gallery.
William Greene is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- McGahey, Kate. The Concise Dictionary of New Zealand Artists Painters Printmakers Sculptors, Gilt Edge Publishing, Wellington, New Zealand, 2000. Page 100
- The Find New Zealand Artists web site: a database of artist names that directs researchers to the rich resources found in New Zealand's libraries, art society exhibition histories and published sources.
Artists' Resale Royalty
Could the second and subsequent works by this artist sold after June 9, 2010 for over $1,000 be liable for the Artists' Resale Royalty? More info…
No, ineligible. The artist has been deceased for more than 70 years.
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