Henry Montagu Douglas Scott Australia, 1832-1905
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About Henry Montagu Douglas Scott
Lord Henry Scott (later Lord Montagu of Beaulieu) was born in 1832. He suffered from severe asthma and it was recommended by physicians he spend the cold British winters in a warmer climate. In March 1853, he and his friend, Lord Schomberg Kerr, and their tutor arrived at Sydney. He studied briefly under Conrad Martens and painted watercolours in Botany Bay, Newcastle and in South Australia prior to his return to England.
Our database records art auction sales of works by Henry Scott from 1976 and in total 22 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 15 (68%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $7,800 for Sails of Sunlight sold by Sotheby's in November 2004. This year one work has been offered for sale.
Henry Montagu Douglas Scott is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Kerr, Joan. Dictionary of Australian Artists, Painters, Sketchers, Photographers and Engravers to 1870. Oxford University Press, Australia, 1993. Page 708
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 364
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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