Lucien Felix Henry France, Australia, 1850-96
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About Lucien Henry
Born in France in 1850, Lucien Henry arrived in Australia in 1880 after being exiled to New Caledonia for political reasons. In Australia he took a position as instructor at Australia's first modelling school and later lectured at the first art school. Although he is best known for portraits and busts, Lucien Henry also designed stained glass windows for the Sydney Town Hall. He returned to Europe in 1889 and died in 1896.
Our database lists 7 works offered for sale at auction by this artist, of which 4 were sold.
Lucien Henry 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 511
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 321
- 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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