Thomas Woolner Britain, Australia, 1825-92
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About Thomas Woolner
Born in England in 1825, Thomas Woolner was a British sculptor who spent two years in Australia in the 1850's. He was a member of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. In Australia he exhibited at the Victorian Fine Arts Society in 1853 and was known for his portrait medallions.
The total number of works by Thomas Woolner offered for sale by auction since 1972 is 28, of which 20 (71%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $134,500 for A Series of Six Bronze Medallions (6) sold by Sotheby's in August 1999. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2014. Works by Thomas Woolner are held by the National Gallery of Victoria, National Portrait Gallery and a further three major public national galleries (see list below).
Thomas Woolner is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- McCulloch, Alan McCulloch, Susan McCulloch, Emily McCulloch-Childs. The New McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art. 4th Edition, Aus Art Melbourne & The Miegunyah Press, 2006. Page 1042
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
- 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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