Adrien Aime Taunay France, Australia, United States, 1803-28
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About Adrien Aime Taunay
Born in Paris in 1803, Adrien Taunay was the son of artist, Nicolas Taunay. The family were living in Rio de Janeiro, and when Louis de Freycinet and his ship berthed there in 1818. Adrien joined him as assistant draughtsman, and sailed with him to Australia. Some engravings made of his work, mostly coloured drawings of marine invertebrates, appeared in the 'Atlas Historique by Arago and Pellion. Taunay sailed back to Brazil in 1820.
According to our records which cover the last 50 years, only 3 works by this artist have been sold by auction, of the 4 works offered for sale.
Adrien Aime Taunay 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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