William Paul Dowling Australia, 1824-75
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About William Paul Dowling
Irish born William Dowling was transported to Hobart in 1849. A portrait painter and litographer he worked with his brother Matthew Patrick Dowling in the production of oil and pastel portraits over a photographic image.
Since 1970 we have recorded only one work being sold at auction by this artist, which was in 1988.
William Paul Dowling 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 385
- Kerr, Joan. Dictionary of Australian Artists, Painters, Sketchers, Photographers and Engravers to 1870. Oxford University Press, Australia, 1993. Page 219
- 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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