Robert Russell Britain, Australia, 1808-1900
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About Robert Russell
Born in London, he arrived in Sydney in 1832, having trained as a surveyor and architect in Edinburgh. Russell made the first survey of Melbourne. Worked as surveyor and architect in Melbourne for many years. His early views of Melbourne are in the Historical Collection, Melbourne Public Library, Canberra National Library and Dixon Gallery.
We have records of art auction sales by Robert Russell from 1967 and in total 129 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 92 (71%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $11,550 for Melbourne from the Falls sold by Sotheby's in April 1987. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2022. Works by Robert Russell are held by the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria and a further four major public national galleries (see list below).
Robert Russell 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 851
- Kerr, Joan. Dictionary of Australian Artists, Painters, Sketchers, Photographers and Engravers to 1870. Oxford University Press, Australia, 1993. Page 689
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 362
- 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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