William Hannam Elton Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Working 1860s
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About William Hannam Elton
An English naval officer, Captain William Elton commanded HMS 'Esk' which served in Australian and New Zealand waters between 1861 and 1863. A sketcher and watercolourist, he produced topographical scenes of New Zealand, Lord Howe Island, Sydney Harbour and Flinders Island in Bass Strait. Elton's work is represented in the Hocken Library in Dunedin New Zealand and the Mitchell Library in Sydney.
Only 2 works by this artist are listed in our database as being sold, of the 5 works offered for sale.
William Hannam Elton 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 407
- 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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