Joshua Higgs, Junior Australia, 1843--1903
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About Joshua Higgs, Junior
Joshua Higgs was born in England and trained as an architect and surveyor as well as being a gifted artist. He migrated to Australia in 1852 landing in Melbourne, where he supervised public bridge construction works. In 1857 he moved to Northern Tasmania to supervised construction of a residence for Captain Dumaress. He later built a residence for himself at Chudleigh and took up farming. He also undertook supervision of further public works and became Inspector of Works in Northern Tasmania. He later moved to Launceston where he worked as a surveyor planning several new suburbs for the township.
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.
Joshua Higgs, Junior 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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