Absalom West Britain, Australia, Working c1802
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About Absalom West
Absalom West was a convict transported on the Barwell, September 1797, and after he was emancipated he became a printer and publisher. His Views of the Colony were published in two sets, in 1812 and 1814.
Only 2 works by this artist are listed in our database as being sold, of the 2 works offered for sale.
Absalom West is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Australian Prints + Printmaking, a database listing printmaking artists from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region based on the print collection of the National Gallery of Australia.
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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