George Dixon Britain, Australia, c1800-?
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About George Dixon
George Dixon was born in Durham, England, about 1800 and emigrated to Van Diemen's Land in 1821 with his brother Robert. aboard the Westmoreland. He worked as overseer on the property of the chief magistrate of Hobart Town. After two years, the brothers received land grants from Governor Macquarie, and settled at Green Valley on the Lower Clyde on the south coast of new South Wales. His brother later sold his interest in the property to George and joined the New South Wales Surveyor-General's Department in 1826. An amateur watercolourist, his work mainly depicts the topography and water views of New South Wales.
Our database lists 4 works offered for sale at auction by this artist, of which 4 were sold.
George Dixon is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Kerr, Joan. Dictionary of Australian Artists, Painters, Sketchers, Photographers and Engravers to 1870. Oxford University Press, Australia, 1993. Page 212
- 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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