Alfred H. Burton Britain, New Zealand, 1834-1914
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About Alfred H. Burton
Born in England, Walter Burton arrived in New Zealand in 1866. He was joined by his brother Alfred in 1868 and they conducted a successful photographic business until 1877. Walter died in 1880 but Alfred continued to travel throughout New Zealand as a photographer. (Also see the entry for Burton Bros.)
We have records of art auction sales by Alfred Burton from 2000 and in total 8 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 7 (88%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $1,885 for Maori Kaik (Kainga), Akaroa 1885 sold by Bowerbank Ninow (no longer trading) in March 2018. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2021. Works by Alfred Burton are held by the Museum Of New Zealand, Auckland Art Gallery and Queensland Art Gallery.
Alfred H. Burton is listed in the following standard biographical references:
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