Martha Maria Snell Berkeley Britain, Australia, 1813-99
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About Martha Maria Snell Berkeley
Martha Berkeley (nee Chauncy) was born in Keynsham, England in 1813. After she married Captain Charles Berkeley, she migrated to Australia in 1836, settling Adelaide where she painted landscapes and buildings in the environs of that city. She also painted portrait miniatures on commission. She moved to Portland Victoria in 1855 and following her husband's death the following year she moved to Melbourne, where she supported herself and her family with portrait commissions and teaching. She died in Camberwell, Victoria in 1877.
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.
Martha Maria Snell Berkeley 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 255
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 287
- 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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