William MacLeod Britain, Australia, 1850-1929
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About William MacLeod
Born in London in 1850, MacLeod arrived in Australia in 1855. Best known as editor of "The Bulletin" magazine, he also contributed work to Sydney "Punch" and the "Picturesque Atlas of Australasia". He painted numerous portraits of artists and is also remembered for his historical paintings.
The earliest auction listing we have for William MacLeod is in 1973 and in total 10 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 8 (80%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $3,200 for Portrait of Maryanne Kelly and Child, c. 1860 sold by Sotheby's in November 1992. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2022. Works by William MacLeod are held by the National Portrait Gallery, Christchurch Art Gallery and a further two major public national galleries (see list below).
William MacLeod 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 652
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 339
- 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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