Born in New Zealand in 1850, William Barraud was the son of Charles D. Barraud. A watercolourist and etcher, he travelled in Australia and Europe. Barraud exhibited widely in New Zealand.
The total number of works by William Barraud offered for sale by auction since 1984 is 109, of which 88 (81%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $6,210 for The Queen's Ponies at Windsor sold by Sotheby's in November 1997. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by William Barraud are held by the Christchurch Art Gallery, Suter Art Gallery and Museum Of New Zealand.
William Francis Barraud is listed in the following standard biographical references:
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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