James Stirling Britain, Australia, 1791-1865
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About James Stirling
James Stirling was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland in 1791 and entered the navy at the age of 12. He went on to serve in the Napoleonic wars and the war between Britain and the US in 1812. Having explored the western area of Australia he persuaded the British government to establish the Swan River Colony in Western Australia. He became the first Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Western Australia in 1828 and remained in that position until 1838 after which he resumed his naval career. Stirling became an admiral in the British Navy in the 1860s and died in retirement at Guildford UK on April 22 1865.
Since 1970 we have recorded only one work being sold at auction by this artist, which was in 2011.
James Stirling is not listed in any of the standard biographical references listed on our references page.
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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