Henry Ambrose Scrivener Britain, Australia, New Zealand, 1842-1906
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About Henry Ambrose Scrivener
Henry Ambrose Scrivener was a naval officer and sketcher who visited Sydney and New Zealand between 1861 and 1862. Whilst in Sydney he sketched in pencil or watercolour over pencil Government House, Woolloomooloo Bay, Sydney Harbour from Garden Island and the entrance to Port Jackson and in New Zealand he sketched views of Auckland. Between 1878 – 1881 he produced pencil and watercolour views of Peru, Chile, Paraguay, Mexico and Panama, and Tahiti.
According to our records which cover the last 50 years, only 3 works by this artist have been sold by auction, of the 3 works offered for sale.
Henry Ambrose Scrivener is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
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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