William Montgomery Britain, Australia, 1850-1927
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About William Montgomery
Born in England in 1850, William Montgomery arrived in Australia in 1886. He studied at the School of Art in Newcastle-on-Tyne and in his final year was awarded one of only three National Art Scholarships that year to study at South Kensington School of Art, (now the Royal College of Art). He was employed as a stained glass artist and over the next seven years he not only designed windows he also trained others in the English style of glass painting. Also a painter, he was a foundation member of the Victorian Artists Society and became President of its Council from 1912-1916. He was a trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria. His commissions included stained glass windows at Geelong Grammar School and the Bathurst Cathedral.
According to our records which cover the last 50 years, only 3 works by this artist have been sold by auction, of the 3 works offered for sale.
William Montgomery 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 695
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 345
- 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.
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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