John Cotton Britain, Australia, 1802-49
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About John Cotton
John Cotton, pastoralist and naturalist, was born at Balham Hill, Clapham Common, London in 1802 and emigrated to Australia in 1843. He took up land near Goulbourn NSW. A keen ornithologist, he had a number of books published before he left Britain and continued recording Australian bird life after his arrival in Australia. Working in watercolour, pen and ink he depicted the landscape around Sydney and environs.
Our database lists 8 works offered for sale at auction by this artist, of which 4 were sold.
John Cotton is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Kerr, Joan. Dictionary of Australian Artists, Painters, Sketchers, Photographers and Engravers to 1870. Oxford University Press, Australia, 1993. Page 175
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 299
- 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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