John Buchanan Scotland, New Zealand, Australia, 1818-98
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About John Buchanan
Born in Scotland in 1818, John Buchanan arrived in New Zealand in 1849 and worked in Otago as a botanist and draughtsman. In 1865 he exhibited wash drawings and watercolours of Otago's geological features and drawings of alpine plants. He also exhibited at the International Exhibition in Melbourne in 1880. Buchanan died in 1898. His work is represented in the Turnbull and Hocken libraries.
According to our records which cover the last 50 years, only 3 works by this artist have been sold by auction, of the 6 works offered for sale.
John Buchanan is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Gil Docking, with additions by Michael Gunn covering 1970-90. Two Hundred Years of New Zealand Painting, David Bateman Ltd., New Zealand, 1990 Page 36
- 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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