Matthew Fortescue Moresby Britain, Australia, c1828-1918
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About Matthew Fortescue Moresby
Matthew Fortescue Moresby was born in England in 1828. he was a marine and landscape artist working in watercolour and a photographer. He lived in Sydney from 1856-60.
Since 1970 we have recorded only one work being sold at auction by this artist, which was in 2016.
Matthew Fortescue Moresby 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 546
- 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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