Lot #20 - Florence Williams
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:The Geoffrey Stillwell AM Collection
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Sale Date:22 Nov 2015 ~ 2.30pm
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Lot #:20
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Lot Description:Florence Williams
(British/Australia 1833-1915)
A native bird with mountain berries and native flora, backed by Mount Wellington
oil on canvas; original gilt frame
the image 59.8 x 45.2cm
signed with initials. L.L. -
Provenance:W.N. Hurst Hobart, The Sale of Michael Sharland. 1987. Michael Sharland (Tasmanian. 1899 - 1987) wrote as 'Peregrine' for the Sydney Morning Herald and Hobart Mercury. Sharland was a passionate environmentalist for the built and natural environment, author and ornithologist. He was the author of nine volumes concerning Tasmanian bird and wildlife, as well as the definitive 'A Guide to the Birds of Tasmania' and the architectural classic 'Stones of a Century'. He was Superintendent of Scenic Rese
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Notes:Florence Williams was born in the UK and exhibited at the Royal Academy. Williams moved to Australia in 1863 and lived in New Town, Tasmania from 1873 - 1875, during which this work would have been painted.
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Estimate:A$6,000 - 10,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Art
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