Richard Laishley Britain, New Zealand, Australia, 1816-97
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About Richard Laishley
Born in Southampton, England in 1816, Richard Laishley studied engraving with Le Cocq, a former pupil of Bartolozzi. He became a congregational pastor, but was also a keen naturalist, and drew the fauna and flora of the New Forest. The Rev. Laishley moved to New Zealand in 1860, settling in Onehunga until he moved to Melbourne where he lived between 1868 and 1874, after which he returned to New Zealand, and based himself in Thames. During his time in New Zealand he exhibited with the Auckland Society of Arts from 1884 to 1887. His works feature sympathetic and and expertly executed Maori portraits.In Australia, Laishley exhibited with the Australian Society of Arts and 1879 Sydney Exhibition. His shipboard diaries are in the Turnbull Library and some drawings in the British Natural Science Museum. He revisited England between 1883/84 and retired there in 1890.
Our database lists 7 works offered for sale at auction by this artist, of which 4 were sold.
Richard Laishley 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 143
- 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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