Henry Gilbert Jones Britain, Australia, c1804-88
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About Henry Gilbert Jones
Henry Gilbert Jones, described as an apothecary with personal means, arrived in Port Phillip in March 1842, having traveled from England via the United States. Besides being a pharmacist, he was also a sketcher and engraver. Upon settling in Eltham, he constructed a log cabin, making him the area's inaugural resident. From 1842 until September 1843, Jones was appointed as the Deputy Protector of natives at Narre Warren. During his stint in Narre Warren, Jones pursued his passion for art as an amateur artist. His dedication paid off in 1846, as some of his etchings of Melbourne were used as decorative note paper headings, which earned him professional status. The Port Phillip Almanack for 1847 listed him as an artist based in Collins St., Melbourne. Later, in 1859, he was recognized as both an artist and engraver at 107 Elizabeth St.
Our database lists 7 works offered for sale at auction by this artist, of which 4 were sold.
Henry Gilbert Jones 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 558
- Kerr, Joan. Dictionary of Australian Artists, Painters, Sketchers, Photographers and Engravers to 1870. Oxford University Press, Australia, 1993. Page 410
- 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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