William Leslie Bowles Australia, 1885-1954
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About Leslie Bowles
Born in Sydney in 1885, William Bowles studied sculpture in Brisbane and, after winning a travelling scholarship, in London where he became assistant to Sir Bertram Mackennal. He served in the Tank Corps during World War I, and after demobilisation and further studies at the Royal Academy, he returned to Australia. In 1926 he was elected member of the Royal Society of British Sculptors. In 1925 he became head sculptor at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. In 1931 he moved to Melbourne where he created his best known bronze, 'Diana and the Hounds' in Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens. Bowles died in 1954.
Only 2 works by this artist are listed in our database as being sold, of the 2 works offered for sale.
Leslie Bowles 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 273
- Australian Prints + Printmaking, a database listing printmaking artists from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region based on the print collection of the National Gallery of Australia.
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…
Yes, eligible, subject to the artist satisfying the residency test. The artist is alive or has been deceased for less than 70 years. Contact the Copyright Agency for information on the residency test.
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