Alphonse Chargois France, Australia, 1860-1936
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About Alphonse Chargois
One of the most important early frontier photographers in Queensland, Alphonse Chargois was born in England. After migrating to Australia, he set up a studio in Townsville in 1879 and then from 1889 based himself in the small town of Normanton on the Gulf of Carpentaria. He later moved to Croydon in Western Queensland travelling and photographing the Gulf and Cape York region. He settled in Cairns after 1900.
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.
Alphonse Chargois is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- 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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