Edwin Harris Britain, New Zealand, 1810-95
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About Edwin Harris
Born in England in 1810 Edwin Harris arrived in New Zealand in 1841. He is well known for his topographical scenes of New Plymouth and Nelson. He died in 1895.
The earliest auction listing we have for Edwin Harris is in 1977 and in total 15 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 8 (53%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $66,310 for New Plymouth Under Siege - Troops Being Ferried Ashore, New Plymouth sold by International Art Centre in March 2012. This year one work has been offered for sale.
Edwin Harris is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- McGahey, Kate. The Concise Dictionary of New Zealand Artists Painters Printmakers Sculptors, Gilt Edge Publishing, Wellington, New Zealand, 2000. Page 107
- 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.
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