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OUR COLLECTION BY CATEGORY

SCULPTURE METALWORKS TEXTILES PAINTINGS INDIGENOUS CLOCKS CERAMICS AND GLASS WORKS ON PAPER FURNITURE

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SCULPTURE

Clement Meadmore, 1929–2005, Up ,
New York, USA, 1997, aluminium, black paint, 262.5 x 95 x 90 cm.
Purchased from the artist to celebrate the Centenary of Federation and to commemorate the New Millennium; with funds donated by Members and Supp — Clement Meadmore, 1929–2005,
Up,
New York, USA, 1997,
aluminium, black paint,
262.5 x 95 x 90 cm.
Purchased from the artist to celebrate the Centenary of Federation and to commemorate the New Millennium; with funds donated by Members and Supporters,
2000. 2000.4.
© Meadmore Sculptures, LLC/VAGA.
Licensed by Viscopy, 2017

Nelson Illingworth, England/Australia, 1862–1926, arrived 1892,
Edmund Barton, Australia, c.1901, terracotta,
31 x 21 x 12 cm.
Purchased with funds donated by David Syme Pty. Ltd., 1979. 1979.8 — Nelson Illingworth, England/Australia, 1862–1926, arrived 1892,
Edmund Barton,
Australia, c.1901, terracotta,
31 x 21 x 12 cm.
Purchased with funds donated by David Syme Pty. Ltd.,
1979. 1979.8

Sir (Edgar) Bertram Mackennal, Australia/England, 1863–1931,
Truth,
London, England, 1894, bronze, later marble base,
68 x 22.5 cm.
Inscribed on base ‘Mackennal / June 121894 London’. Purchased 1993. 1993.7 — Sir (Edgar) Bertram Mackennal, Australia/England, 1863–1931,
Truth,
London, England, 1894,
bronze, later marble base,
68 x 22.5 cm.
Inscribed on base ‘Mackennal / June 121894 London’.
Purchased 1993. 1993.7

John Baird, Scotland/Australia, 1834– 1894, Pair of lions,
New South Wales, c.1880–1890,
kerosene shale, 31 x 15.5 x 30 cm, 34 x 15 x 30 cm, Purchased 1986. 1986.7.1–2 — John Baird, Scotland/Australia, 1834– 1894,
Pair of lions,
New South Wales, c.1880–1890, kerosene shale,
31 x 15.5 x 30 cm, 34 x 15 x 30 cm,
Purchased 1986. 1986.7.1–2

Achille Simonetti, Italy/Australia, 1838–1900, arrived 1871,
Lady Parkes,
Sydney, New South Wales, 1889,
Carrara marble,
77 x 51 x 28 cm.
Gift of Mrs Elizabeth Rosenthal 1993, granddaughter of Sir Henry and Lady Parkes, 1993. 1993.3.1 — Achille Simonetti, Italy/Australia, 1838–1900, arrived 1871, Lady Parkes,
Sydney, New South Wales, 1889, Carrara marble,
77 x 51 x 28 cm.
Gift of Mrs Elizabeth Rosenthal 1993, granddaughter of Sir Henry and Lady Parkes,
1993. 1993.3.1

Robert Klippel AO, 1920–2001,
Opus 285a ,
Sydney, New South Wales, 1973, brazed steel, 64 x 21.5 x 21 cm, Purchased 2006. 2006.2.
© Andrew Klippel. Courtesy of The Robert Klippel Estate, represented by Galerie Gmurzynska, Zurich./Licen — Robert Klippel AO, 1920–2001,
Opus 285a,
Sydney, New South Wales, 1973,
brazed steel, 64 x 21.5 x 21 cm,
Purchased 2006. 2006.2.
© Andrew Klippel.
Courtesy of The Robert Klippel Estate, represented by Galerie Gmurzynska, Zurich./Licensed by Viscopy, 2017

Inge King AM, Germany/Australia, 1915–2016, arrived 1951,
Moonbird,
[Warrandyte], Victoria, 1999, cast bronze, 220 x 240 x 130 cm.
Purchased from the artist to celebrate the Centenary of Federation and to commemorate the New Millennium with — Inge King AM, Germany/Australia, 1915–2016, arrived 1951,
Moonbird,
[Warrandyte], Victoria, 1999, cast bronze, 220 x 240 x 130 cm.
Purchased from the artist to celebrate the Centenary of Federation and to commemorate the New Millennium with funds donated by Members and Supporters,
2000. 2000.3.
© Jo Tanaka-King & Angela Hey

Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd, established 1759,
One of a pair of portrait medallions, Sir Joseph Banks, Lady Banks Staffordshire, England, late 19th century,
blue jasperware, 11 x 8.4 cm each. Purchased 1987. 1987.12.1-2 — Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd, established 1759,
One of a pair of portrait medallions, Sir Joseph Banks, Lady Banks
Staffordshire, England, late 19th century,
blue jasperware,
11 x 8.4 cm each.
Purchased 1987. 1987.12.1-2

Theresa Walker, England/Australia, 1807–1876, Portrait medallion, Queen Victoria, South Australia, c.1840, wax, 8.5 cm. Purchased 1995. 1995.1 — Theresa Walker, England/Australia, 1807–1876,
Portrait medallion, Queen Victoria, South Australia, c.1840,
wax, 8.5 cm.
Purchased 1995. 1995.1

Wedgwood and Bentley, 1771–1780, attributed to sculptor John Flaxman Jr, 1755–1826, Portrait medallion, Captain James Cook,
Heads of Illustrious Moderns series, England, c.1779, blue jasperware in original gilt frame, 12 x 9 cm,
Purchased 19 — Wedgwood and Bentley, 1771–1780, attributed to sculptor John Flaxman Jr, 1755–1826, Portrait medallion,
Captain James Cook,
Heads of Illustrious Moderns series, England, c.1779,
blue jasperware in original gilt frame,
12 x 9 cm,
Purchased 1997. 1997.3

Thomas Woolner, England, 1825–1892, in Australia 1852–1854, Portrait medallion,
James Macarthur,
[Australia], 1854,
plaster, 20 cm. Provenance: James Macarthur and the Macarthur family, Camden Park, New South Wales. Donated by Mr Quentin Mac — Thomas Woolner, England, 1825–1892, in Australia 1852–1854, Portrait medallion,
James Macarthur,
[Australia], 1854,
plaster, 20 cm.
Provenance: James Macarthur and the Macarthur family, Camden Park, New South Wales.
Donated by Mr Quentin Macarthur-Stanham under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme,
1978. 1978.23

METALWORKS

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Oliver Smith, born 1974, Cast by Anton Hasell,
Australian Bell,
Table bells and stands, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2006,
silver, stainless steel, Monel, Delrin,
18.7 x 16.7 x 13.5 cm. Commissioned by ��, 2005. — Oliver Smith, born 1974, Cast by Anton Hasell,
Australian Bell,
Table bells and stands, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2006,
silver, stainless steel, Monel, Delrin,
18.7 x 16.7 x 13.5 cm.
Commissioned by ��, 2005.
2006.11.1–2.
© Oliver Smith

Stuart Devlin AO CMG, Australia/ England, 1931-2018,
Set of candelabra (4), [London, England], 1980–1981, Sterling silver, 22ct gilding, hand-forged and filigree forms, 44.5 x 33.5 cm. Commissioned by ��, 1980. 1981.11.1–4. — Stuart Devlin AO CMG, Australia/ England, 1931-2018,
Set of candelabra (4), [London, England], 1980–1981,
Sterling silver, 22ct gilding, hand-forged and filigree forms,
44.5 x 33.5 cm.
Commissioned by ��, 1980.
1981.11.1–4.
© Stuart Devlin AO CMG

William Edwards, England/Australia, 1819–c.1889, arrived 1857,
Claret jug,
Melbourne, Victoria, c.1861, silver,43 x 13 cm. Purchased 2008. 2008.1 — William Edwards, England/Australia, 1819–c.1889, arrived 1857,
Claret jug,
Melbourne, Victoria, c.1861,
silver,43 x 13 cm.
Purchased 2008. 2008.1

Candlesticks (4) engraved with the Bourke crest, [England], c.1800, Sheffield plate, 30.5 x 15 cm.
Provenance: believed to have been used by Sir Richard Bourke when Governor of New South Wales (1831–1837).
Purchased 1986. 1986.2.1–4 — Candlesticks (4) engraved with the Bourke crest, [England], c.1800,
Sheffield plate,
30.5 x 15 cm.
Provenance: believed to have been used by Sir Richard Bourke when Governor of New South Wales (1831–1837).
Purchased 1986. 1986.2.1–4

Mounted emu egg, Australia, late 19th century, emu egg, wood, silver and electroplate (EPNS), 36 x 16 cm. Provenance: the collection of David Ell, Hunters Hill, New South Wales. Purchased 1984. 1984.8 — Mounted emu egg, Australia, late 19th century,
emu egg, wood, silver and electroplate (EPNS),
36 x 16 cm.
Provenance: the collection of David Ell, Hunters Hill, New South Wales.
Purchased 1984. 1984.8

W J Sanders & Co. for Percy Marks, established 1899,
Tea set (tea pot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, cream jug),
Sydney, New South Wales, c.1942, silver, ebonised wood (tea and coffee pots only), 4.5 x 24.5 cm (tea pot), 19 x 17 cm (coffee pot), 6 — W J Sanders & Co. for Percy Marks, established 1899,
Tea set (tea pot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, cream jug),
Sydney, New South Wales, c.1942,
silver, ebonised wood (tea and coffee pots only),
4.5 x 24.5 cm (tea pot),
19 x 17 cm (coffee pot),
6 x 9.5 cm (sugar bowl),
9 x 10 cm (cream jug).
Provenance: presented to Mrs Elsie Curtin, wife of The Right Honourable John Joseph Curtin PC, Prime Minister of Australia (1941–1945), on 28 May 1942.
Purchased 1990. 1990.3.1–4

J B Carrington, England, for Carrington & Co, established 1880,
Inkstand, London, England, 1900,
silver, glass, 5.3 x 22 x 14.3 cm. Replica of inkstand used by Queen Victoria when signing her royal assent to the bill for the formation of the Co — J B Carrington, England, for Carrington & Co, established 1880,
Inkstand, London, England, 1900,
silver, glass,
5.3 x 22 x 14.3 cm.
Replica of inkstand used by Queen Victoria when signing her royal assent to the bill for the formation of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Provenance: The Right Honourable John Adrian Louis Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun, KT GCMG GCVO PC, Governor-General of Australia (1901–1903).
Purchased 1981. 1981.9

William Edwards, England /Australia, 1819–c.1889, arrived 1857,
Half emu egg inkwell, Melbourne, Victoria, c.1865, emu egg, silver, 20.5 x 10.5 cm. Provenance: the collection of David Ell, Hunters Hill, New South Wales. Purchased 1984. 1984.4 — William Edwards, England /Australia, 1819–c.1889, arrived 1857,
Half emu egg inkwell, Melbourne, Victoria, c.1865,
emu egg, silver,
20.5 x 10.5 cm.
Provenance: the collection of David Ell, Hunters Hill, New South Wales.
Purchased 1984. 1984.4
Jonoski Takuma, Japan/Australia, born c.1868, active 1895–1910,
Mounted carved emu egg, c.1900,
emu egg, silver, electroplate (EPNS),
28.5 x 17 cm.
Provenance: the collection of David Ell, Hunters Hill, New South Wales.
Purchased 1984. 1984.10
William Kerr, Northern Ireland/ Australia, 1839–1896, arrived 1841 (attributed),
Mounted emu egg inkwell,
Sydney, New South Wales, c.1906,
emu egg, silver, electroplate (EPNS),
22.5 x 21 x 13.5 cm.
Provenance: the collection of David Ell, Hunters Hill, New South Wales.
Purchased 1984. 1984.17

Paul Storr, England, 1771–1844, The Dunston pillar centrepiece – George III, London, 1811, silver, 79 x 20.5 cm. Provenance: commissioned and owned by Sir Joseph Banks, then by descent. Purchased 1992. 1992.7 — Paul Storr, England, 1771–1844,
The Dunston pillar centrepiece – George III, London, 1811,
silver, 79 x 20.5 cm.
Provenance: commissioned and owned by Sir Joseph Banks, then by descent.
Purchased 1992. 1992.7

Joachim Matthias Wendt, Denmark/ Australia, 1830–1917, arrived 1854, J M Wendt Silversmiths, 1854–1996,
Kettle with burner and stand, Adelaide, South Australia, c.1875, silver,45 x 24 x 18 cm.
Provenance: made for Henry Rymill 1837–1927, then ow — Joachim Matthias Wendt, Denmark/ Australia, 1830–1917, arrived 1854,
J M Wendt Silversmiths, 1854–1996,
Kettle with burner and stand, Adelaide, South Australia, c.1875,
silver,45 x 24 x 18 cm.
Provenance: made for Henry Rymill 1837–1927, then owned by descent.
Donated by Mrs A Lendon under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1979.1979.10

Great Cobar Copper Mining Company, established c.1869,
Goblet,
Cobar, New South Wales, 1888, copper, 15.2 x 6 cm. Provenance: presented to Sir Henry Parkes GCMG (1815–1896) in August 1888, then by descent. Purchased 2007. 2007.6 — Great Cobar Copper Mining Company, established c.1869,
Goblet,
Cobar, New South Wales, 1888,
copper, 15.2 x 6 cm.
Provenance: presented to Sir Henry Parkes GCMG (1815–1896) in August 1888, then by descent.
Purchased 2007. 2007.6

TEXTILES

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Minnie Annois, born 1873,
Embroidered sampler, Fremantle, West Australia, 1884, wool on linen, 75 x 75 cm. Purchased 1982. 1982.10 — Minnie Annois, born 1873,
Embroidered sampler,
Fremantle, West Australia, 1884,
wool on linen,
75 x 75 cm.
Purchased 1982. 1982.10

John Coburn AM, 1925 –2006, Woven by Pinton Manufacture de Tapisserie d’Aubusson, France,
Tapestry, Fanfare , Aubusson, France, 1974,
Australian wool, 221.8 x 176.6 cm, Provenance: commissioned from the artist by Mrs Catherine Palmer, New Sout — John Coburn AM, 1925 –2006,
Woven by Pinton Manufacture de Tapisserie d’Aubusson, France,
Tapestry,
Fanfare,
Aubusson, France, 1974,
Australian wool,
221.8 x 176.6 cm,
Provenance: commissioned from the artist by Mrs Catherine Palmer, New South Wales.
Purchased 1981. 1981.18
© John Coburn/Licensed by Viscopy, 2017

PAINTINGS

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Sydney International Exhibition Building and Gardens ,
Australia, c.1879–1880,
oil on canvas, 54.5 x 66.5 cm. Purchased 1983.1983.2 — Sydney International Exhibition Building and Gardens, Australia, c.1879–1880,
oil on canvas,
54.5 x 66.5 cm.
Purchased 1983.1983.2

Henry Nelson O’Neil, England, 1817– 1880,
The parting cheer
England, 1861, oil on canvas, 44.5 x 64 cm. Purchased with funds donated by The Utah Foundation, 1978. 1978.22 — Henry Nelson O’Neil, England, 1817– 1880,
The parting cheer England, 1861,
oil on canvas,
44.5 x 64 cm.
Purchased with funds donated by The Utah Foundation, 1978.
1978.22

Guy Edward Grey-Smith AM, 1916–1981,
Murchison ruins , West Australia, 1965, oil on board, 86 x 121 cm.
Purchased from the Estate of the artist with funds donated by Mr Kerry Stokes AC of West Australia, 1982. 1982.15. © Susanna Grey-Smith — Guy Edward Grey-Smith AM, 1916–1981,
Murchison ruins,
West Australia, 1965,
oil on board,
86 x 121 cm.
Purchased from the Estate of the artist with funds donated by Mr Kerry Stokes AC of West Australia, 1982. 1982.15.
© Susanna Grey-Smith

J G N Gibbes ,
Australia or England, ��.1805–1806, oil on canvas, 57 x 47.5 cm.
Gift of Dr J M Ross, 1986. 1987.1 — J G N Gibbes,
Australia or England,
��.1805–1806,
oil on canvas,
57 x 47.5 cm.
Gift of Dr J M Ross, 1986.
1987.1

Rene Raimonde, 1828-1899, Bellevue ,
Tasmania, c.1887, oil on canvas, 50 x 90.5 cm.
Provenance: James Gibson, Councillor for Campbell Town Municipality and MLC for South Esk, Tasmania (c1884).
Purchased with funds raised by The Australiana Fun — Rene Raimonde, 1828-1899,
Bellevue,
Tasmania, c.1887,
oil on canvas,
50 x 90.5 cm.
Provenance: James Gibson, Councillor for Campbell Town Municipality and MLC for South Esk, Tasmania (c1884).
Purchased with funds raised by �� Committee in Tasmania, 1983.
1983.1

Portrait of a colonial surveyor and his family
Australia, c.1845, oil on canvas, 103 x 83.7 cm Possibly a portrait of Melbourne surveyor Robert Dixon and his family.
Purchased with funds donated by Waltons Ltd., New South Wales, 1979. 1979.16 — Portrait of a colonial surveyor and his family
Australia, c.1845,
oil on canvas,
103 x 83.7 cm
Possibly a portrait of Melbourne surveyor Robert Dixon and his family.
Purchased with funds donated by Waltons Ltd., New South Wales, 1979.
1979.16

Ralph Balson, England/Australia, 1890–1964, arrived 1913, Constructive painting , Australia, 1949, oil on board, 75 x 101 cm. Donated by the artist’s son, Mr William Balson, under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1980. 1980.3. © R. — Ralph Balson, England/Australia, 1890–1964, arrived 1913,
Constructive painting, Australia, 1949,
oil on board,
75 x 101 cm.
Donated by the artist’s son, Mr William Balson, under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1980. 1980.3.
© R. Balson Estate

INDIGENOUS

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Lisa Pultara, Anmatyerr people, Alice Springs, born c.1961,
'Bush tucker dreaming' , Napperby Station, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 1987, acrylic (synthetic polymer) on canvas, 61 x 91.4 cm. Gift of Mrs Judith Chisholm OAM, Napperby Sta — Lisa Pultara, Anmatyerr people,
Alice Springs, born c.1961,
'Bush tucker dreaming',
Napperby Station, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 1987,
acrylic (synthetic polymer) on canvas,
61 x 91.4 cm.
Gift of Mrs Judith Chisholm OAM, Napperby Station, Northern Territory, 1987.
1987.7.
© Janet Chisholm, Napperby Artists

Thancoupie (Thanakupi) AO, Thaynakwith people, Napranum, Queensland, 1937–2011,
Spherical pot,
Trinity Beach, Queensland, 1987, stoneware, incised and painted with oxides,
30.5 x 30.5 cm. Provenance: the collection of Mr H Rower, New York, US — Thancoupie (Thanakupi) AO, Thaynakwith people, Napranum, Queensland, 1937–2011,
Spherical pot,
Trinity Beach, Queensland, 1987,
stoneware, incised and painted with oxides,
30.5 x 30.5 cm.
Provenance: the collection of Mr H Rower, New York, USA.
Purchased 2007. 2007.5.
© Estate of Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher AO

Uta Uta Tjangala, Pintupi people, Gibson Desert, c.1926–1990,
'Untitled' , Papunya, Northern Territory, 1981, Gacrylic (synthetic polymer) on canvas, 123 x 78.2 cm.
Gift of Papunya Tula Artists Pty. Ltd., 1981. 1981.12. © Estate of the art — Uta Uta Tjangala, Pintupi people, Gibson Desert, c.1926–1990,
'Untitled', Papunya, Northern Territory, 1981,
Gacrylic (synthetic polymer) on canvas,
123 x 78.2 cm.
Gift of Papunya Tula Artists Pty. Ltd., 1981.
1981.12.
© Estate of the artist licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Ltd.

Raymond Bush, born 1970, Dugong (mantuwujini), Milikapiti, Tiwi Islands c.2017, natural ochres on canvas,
25 x 50 cm .
Gift of His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), Governor-General of Australia (2014-2019), on — Raymond Bush, born 1970,
Dugong (mantuwujini),
Milikapiti, Tiwi Islands c.2017,
natural ochres on canvas,
25 x 50 cm .
Gift of His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), Governor-General of Australia (2014-2019), on the occasion of �� AGM reception at Admiralty House, 14 June 2019.
2019.2

CLOCKS

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James McCabe, England, c.1748–1811, Regulator longcase clock,
Royal Exchange, London, England, c.1810, mahogany veneer on pine, metal, glass, 199 x 47.5 x 23 cm.
Provenance: Major General William Stewart, Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales — James McCabe, England, c.1748–1811,
Regulator longcase clock,
Royal Exchange, London, England, c.1810,
mahogany veneer on pine, metal, glass,
199 x 47.5 x 23 cm.
Provenance: Major General William Stewart, Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales 1825.
Donated by Mrs Jamieson in memory of Stewart Jamieson under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1978.
1978.11

1978.11 (Detail)

Junghans Clock Company, Germany, established 1861,
Mantle clock, Germany, c.1920, spelter, gilt metal, enamel, glass, ebonised wood,
31.5 x 10.4 x 26.3 cm. Purchased 1978. 1978.16 — Junghans Clock Company, Germany, established 1861,
Mantle clock,
Germany, c.1920,
spelter, gilt metal, enamel, glass, ebonised wood,
31.5 x 10.4 x 26.3 cm.
Purchased 1978.
1978.16

Francis Abbott, England/Australia, 1799–1883, arrived 1845,
Fusee skeleton timepiece,
Manchester, England, c.1835, brass, steel, rosewood, enamel, glass, 23 x 13 x 9 cm.
Purchased with funds donated anonymously, 1987. 1987.2 — Francis Abbott, England/Australia, 1799–1883, arrived 1845,
Fusee skeleton timepiece,
Manchester, England, c.1835,
brass, steel, rosewood, enamel, glass,
23 x 13 x 9 cm.
Purchased with funds donated anonymously, 1987.
1987.2

William L. Gilbert Clock Co., USA, established 1828 (movement),
and Duff, Australia (case),
Mantle clock, Winsted, Connecticut, USA, and Australia, c.1910, burr red cedar, pine, metal, glass,
32.4 x 31 x 13.5 cm. Purchased 1989. 1989.4 — William L. Gilbert Clock Co., USA, established 1828 (movement),
and Duff, Australia (case),
Mantle clock,
Winsted, Connecticut, USA, and Australia, c.1910,
burr red cedar, pine, metal, glass,
32.4 x 31 x 13.5 cm.
Purchased 1989. 1989.4

James Oatley, England/Australia, 1770–1839, arrived 1815, Longcase clock, Sydney, New South Wales, 1827,
red cedar, pine, 250 x 58.5 x 29 cm. Purchased 1987. 1987.10 — James Oatley, England/Australia, 1770–1839, arrived 1815,
Longcase clock,
Sydney, New South Wales, 1827,
red cedar, pine,
250 x 58.5 x 29 cm.
Purchased 1987. 1987.10

1987.10 (Detail)

CERAMICS AND GLASS

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Alpha Factory, active 1845–1851,
William Smith O’Brien and Mrs O’Brien ,
Staffordshire, England, c.1848,
earthenware,
18.5 x 8.6 x 8 cm, 19.8 x 9 x 7.2 cm.
Purchased 1993. 1993.4.1–2 — Alpha Factory, active 1845–1851,
William Smith O’Brien and Mrs O’Brien,
Staffordshire, England, c.1848,
earthenware,
18.5 x 8.6 x 8 cm, 19.8 x 9 x 7.2 cm.
Purchased 1993. 1993.4.1–2

Coalport Porcelain Works, established 1795,
Dinner plate with Macarthur crest and motto, England, c.1838, porcelain, handpainted, gilded and transfer printed,
25.5 cm. Donated by Mr Quentin Macarthur-Stanham under the Taxation Incentives for t — Coalport Porcelain Works, established 1795,
Dinner plate with Macarthur crest and motto,
England, c.1838,
porcelain, handpainted, gilded and transfer printed,
25.5 cm.
Donated by Mr Quentin Macarthur-Stanham under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1978.
1978.25

William Merric Boyd, 1888–1959, Fruit bowl, Murrumbeena, Victoria, 1921, earthenware, 13 x 22.5 cm.
Donated by Mrs B C Loveridge under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1983.
1983.3. © Lucinda Boyd — William Merric Boyd, 1888–1959,
Fruit bowl, Murrumbeena, Victoria, 1921,
earthenware,
13 x 22.5 cm.
Donated by Mrs B C Loveridge under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1983.
1983.3.
© Lucinda Boyd

After an engraving by Edwin Weedon 1819-1873,
Jug, The Great Australia clipper ship , Sunderland, England, c.1860, lustreware,
24 x 29 x 22.7 cm. Purchased with funds donated by Ms Stella Downer, 1993. 1993.8 — After an engraving by Edwin Weedon 1819-1873,
Jug,
The Great Australia clipper ship, Sunderland, England, c.1860,
lustreware,
24 x 29 x 22.7 cm.
Purchased with funds donated by Ms Stella Downer, 1993.
1993.8

Alpha Factory, active 1845–1851, Sir John and Lady Franklin , Staffordshire, England, c.1845–1847, earthenware,
27.5 x 12.5 x 6.5 cm, 27 x 12 x 9 cm. Provenance: the collection of Ronald and Roisin Shockledge.
Purchased 1993. 1993.5.1–2 — Alpha Factory, active 1845–1851,
Sir John and Lady Franklin, Staffordshire, England, c.1845–1847,
earthenware,
27.5 x 12.5 x 6.5 cm, 27 x 12 x 9 cm.
Provenance: the collection of Ronald and Roisin Shockledge. Purchased 1993.
1993.5.1–2

Doulton & Co., 1858–1901,
Artist: Florence Barlow, active 1873–1909,
Vase, Lambeth, London, England, 1877, stoneware, incised, 21.5 x 12 cm. Purchased 1995. 1995.2 — Doulton & Co., 1858–1901,
Artist: Florence Barlow, active 1873–1909,
Vase,
Lambeth, London, England, 1877,
stoneware, incised,
21.5 x 12 cm.
Purchased 1995.
1995.2

Emile Gallé, France, 1846–1904,
Bowl, Nancy, France, c.1890, etched cameo glass, 12.5 x 17.5 cm. Purchased 1998. 1998.5 — Emile Gallé, France, 1846–1904,
Bowl,
Nancy, France, c.1890,
etched cameo glass,
12.5 x 17.5 cm.
Purchased 1998.
1998.5

Pair of punch bowls,
probably Canton, China, c.1829, porcelain, handpainted and gilded,
14 x 33 cm, 13 x 29 cm. Provenance: John and Martha Hosking, then by descent. John Hosking (1806–1882) was the first elected Mayor of Sydney, December 1842. — Pair of punch bowls,
probably Canton, China, c.1829,
porcelain, handpainted and gilded,
14 x 33 cm, 13 x 29 cm.
Provenance: John and Martha Hosking, then by descent. John Hosking (1806–1882) was the first elected Mayor of Sydney, December 1842.
Purchased 2003.
2003.2.1–2

Soup plate with Hanbury Clements crest, Canton, China, c.1820, porcelain, coloured glazes, gilt, 25.3 cm. Provenance: Lieutenant Hanbury Clements (1793– 1847). Purchased 2004. 2004.3 — Soup plate with Hanbury Clements crest,
Canton, China, c.1820,
porcelain, coloured glazes, gilt,
25.3 cm.
Provenance: Lieutenant Hanbury Clements (1793– 1847).
Purchased 2004.
2004.3

One of a pair of punch bowls,
probably Canton, China, c.1829,
porcelain, handpainted and gilded,
14 x 33 cm, 13 x 29 cm.
Provenance: John and Martha Hosking, then by descent. John Hosking (1806–1882) was the first elected Mayor of Sydney, Dec — One of a pair of punch bowls,
probably Canton, China, c.1829,
porcelain, handpainted and gilded,
14 x 33 cm, 13 x 29 cm.
Provenance: John and Martha Hosking, then by descent. John Hosking (1806–1882) was the first elected Mayor of Sydney, December 1842.
Purchased 2003. 2003.2.2

Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd, established 1759,
Based on designs by Helena Forde, 1832–1910, Dinner plates (3) and vegetable bowl, Australian Flora series, Burslem, Staffordshire, England, c.1882, earthenware, Queensware (creamware), transfer print — Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd, established 1759,
Based on designs by Helena Forde, 1832–1910,
Dinner plates (3) and vegetable bowl,
Australian Flora series, Burslem, Staffordshire, England, c.1882, earthenware, Queensware (creamware), transfer printed, 25 cm (plates),
4.5 x 21 x 25 cm (bowl).
Purchased 2004.
2004.6.1–4

Milton Moon AM, (1926-2019),
River gum , River Red Gum series, Summertown, South Australia, 1990, stoneware, ash and tin glazes, oxide stains,
66.5 x 28 cm. Gift of Mrs Lyn Williams AM, 2004. 2004.4. © Milton Moon AM — Milton Moon AM, (1926-2019),
River gum,
River Red Gum series, Summertown, South Australia, 1990,
stoneware, ash and tin glazes, oxide stains,
66.5 x 28 cm.
Gift of Mrs Lyn Williams AM, 2004.
2004.4.
© Milton Moon AM

Doulton & Co., 1858–1901,
Commemorative jardinières (2),
Burslem, Staffordshire, England, 1900,
earthenware,
12.5 x 13 cm.
Purchased 2005. 2005.6.1–2

Amanda Louden, born 1960, Sturt’s desert pea vase , Melbourne, Victoria, 2006, red glass, sand-blasted ground, 42 x 13 cm.
Purchased 2006. 2006.9. © Amanda Louden — Amanda Louden, born 1960,
Sturt’s desert pea vase, Melbourne, Victoria, 2006,
red glass, sand-blasted ground,
42 x 13 cm. Purchased 2006.
2006.9.
© Amanda Louden

Les Blakebrough AM, England, born 1930, arrived 1948,
The kelp II, Fortescue Bay Kelp Forest series, New South Wales, 2014,
Southern Ice porcelain, carved from cast sheets and assembled with clear glazed interior,
16.5 x 30.5 cm.
Purchased — Les Blakebrough AM, England, born 1930, arrived 1948,
The kelp II,
Fortescue Bay Kelp Forest series,
New South Wales, 2014,
Southern Ice porcelain,
carved from cast sheets and assembled with clear glazed interior,
16.5 x 30.5 cm.
Purchased with funds raised by the Australian Capital Territory Committee and �� Volunteer Garden Guides, 2014.
2014.4.
© Les Blakebrough AM

Doulton & Co., 1858–1901,
Artist: Louis Bilton, England/Australia, c.1860–c.1910, arrived 1885, departed 1887,
Vase and cover, Burslem, Staffordshire, England, c.1892, porcelain, glazed and gilded, 68 x 14.5 cm.
Provenance: made for W W Wattl — Doulton & Co., 1858–1901,
Artist: Louis Bilton, England/Australia, c.1860–c.1910, arrived 1885, departed 1887,
Vase and cover, Burslem, Staffordshire, England, c.1892,
porcelain, glazed and gilded,
68 x 14.5 cm.
Provenance: made for W W Wattles & Co, Pittsburgh, USA.
Purchased 2006. 2006.8

Sampson Smith Ltd, 1846–1963, Frank Gardiner ,
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England, c.1874, earthenware,
23 x 17.5 x 6 cm. Donated by Mrs Ruth Simpson under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1989.
1989.8 — Sampson Smith Ltd, 1846–1963,
Frank Gardiner,
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England, c.1874,
earthenware,
23 x 17.5 x 6 cm.
Donated by Mrs Ruth Simpson under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1989.
1989.8

Wine carafe,
Engraver: Frank Piggott Webb, England/Australia, 1859–1942, arrived c.1879 (attributed), [Sydney, New South Wales], c.1900, glass, 22.8 x 13.5 x 7.5 cm.
Purchased 2008. 2008.2 — Wine carafe,
Engraver: Frank Piggott Webb, England/Australia, 1859–1942, arrived c.1879 (attributed),
[Sydney, New South Wales], c.1900,
glass, 22.8 x 13.5 x 7.5 cm.
Purchased 2008.
2008.2

Minton & Co.,
Pair of sulphur-crested cockatoos, England, c.1860, majolica,
33.5 x 14 x 11.5 cm (crest up), 29.9 x 12 x 11.5 cm (crest down). Purchased 1982. 1982.4.1–2 — Minton & Co.,
Pair of sulphur-crested cockatoos,
England, c.1860,
majolica,
33.5 x 14 x 11.5 cm (crest up), 29.9 x 12 x 11.5 cm (crest down).
Purchased 1982.
1982.4.1–2

WORKS ON PAPER

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Helen Ogilvie, 1902–1993,
Banksia ,
Melbourne, Victoria, c.1938, linocut, printed in colour,
30.4 x 25.7 cm. Purchased from the artist, 1978. 1978.19. © Rhoda Sumner Lord — Helen Ogilvie, 1902–1993,
Banksia,
Melbourne, Victoria, c.1938,
linocut, printed in colour,
30.4 x 25.7 cm.
Purchased from the artist, 1978.
1978.19.
© Rhoda Sumner Lord

Sir Hans Heysen OBE, Germany/ Australia, 1877–1968, arrived 1884,
Woodside pastoral , [South Australia], c.1920–1950, charcoal, crayon, 30 x 38 cm.
Selected by Sir Daryl Lindsay for ICI and purchased from the artist 1958. Donated by ICI Aus — Sir Hans Heysen OBE, Germany/ Australia, 1877–1968, arrived 1884,
Woodside pastoral,
[South Australia], c.1920–1950,
charcoal, crayon,
30 x 38 cm.
Selected by Sir Daryl Lindsay for ICI and purchased from the artist 1958.
Donated by ICI Australia Operations Pty. Ltd. under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1982.
1982.7.
© Hans Heysen/Licensed by Viscopy, 2017

Grace Cossington Smith AO OBE, 1892–1984,
Yarralumla ,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 1933, crayon on paper, 35 x 33.5 cm. Purchased 1995. 1995.5.
© Ann Mills — Grace Cossington Smith AO OBE, 1892–1984,
Yarralumla,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 1933,
crayon on paper,
35 x 33.5 cm.
Purchased 1995.
1995.5.
© Ann Mills

Joseph Lycett, England, c.1775–1828, in Australia 1814–1822,
Published by J Souter in Views of Australia ..., London, 1824–1825, View of Hobart Town, Van Diemen’s Land , London, England, 1824– 1825, ink and coloured wash on paper, 18 x 27 cm. — Joseph Lycett, England, c.1775–1828, in Australia 1814–1822,
Published by J Souter in Views of Australia ..., London, 1824–1825,
View of Hobart Town, Van Diemen’s Land, London, England, 1824– 1825,
ink and coloured wash on paper,
18 x 27 cm.
Donated by Dr Clifford Craig under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1978.
1978.9

Marian Ellis Rowan, 1848–1922,
Blue gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon), Australia, 1887, watercolour, gouache on paper, 51 x 35.5 cm.
Ellis Rowan was an aunt of Lady Casey, wife of Governor-General Lord Casey. Purchased 1978. 1978.20 — Marian Ellis Rowan, 1848–1922,
Blue gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon),
Australia, 1887,
watercolour, gouache on paper,
51 x 35.5 cm.
Ellis Rowan was an aunt of Lady Casey, wife of Governor-General Lord Casey.
Purchased 1978.
1978.20

Invitation to the opening of Parliament,
[Melbourne, Victoria], 1901, chromolithograph, 27.6 x 35 cm.
Gift of Mrs F Irving 1979, daughter-in-law of invitees Major G G H Irving and Mrs Irving, 1979. 1979.4 — Invitation to the opening of Parliament,
[Melbourne, Victoria], 1901,
chromolithograph,
27.6 x 35 cm.
Gift of Mrs F Irving 1979, daughter-in-law of invitees Major G G H Irving and Mrs Irving, 1979.
1979.4

C Troedel & Co., established 1863, after an original painting by Robert Wendel,
active 1860–1881,
View of Sydney and the harbour from Mossman’s Bay , Melbourne, Victoria, 1880, coloured lithograph,
39.5 x 60 cm. Purchased 1982. 1982.3 — C Troedel & Co., established 1863, after an original painting by Robert Wendel, active 1860–1881,
View of Sydney and the harbour from Mossman’s Bay,
Melbourne, Victoria, 1880,
coloured lithograph, 39.5 x 60 cm.
Purchased 1982.
1982.3

William Byrne, 1743–1805, after a painting by George Stubbs, 1724–1806,
An animal found on the coast of New Holland, called Kanguroo ’, England, 1773,
line engraving, 20.0 x 24.5 cm. Gift of John McPhee, New South Wales, 2014. 2014.3 — William Byrne, 1743–1805, after a painting by George Stubbs, 1724–1806,
An animal found on the coast of New Holland, called Kanguroo’,
England, 1773,
line engraving,
20.0 x 24.5 cm.
Gift of John McPhee, New South Wales, 2014.
2014.3

After a painting by W T Lyttleton, c.1786–1839, in Australia 1809–1814, 1825–1836,
Panshanger, Tasmania / The seat of Joseph Archer Esquire , England, 1835, coloured inks on paper,
47 x 66 cm printed image.
Provenance: Herbert H Asquith, 1st — After a painting by W T Lyttleton, c.1786–1839, in Australia 1809–1814, 1825–1836,
Panshanger, Tasmania / The seat of Joseph Archer Esquire,
England, 1835,
coloured inks on paper,
47 x 66 cm printed image.
Provenance: Herbert H Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, KG, PC, KC, FRS, Prime Minister of Great Britain (1908–1916).
Purchased 1981.
1981.16

Jacques Nicholas Bellin, France, 1703–1772,
Carte réduite des terres Australes, pour servir a l’histoire des voyages , Paris, 1753, engraving,
36 x 25 cm. Purchased with funds raised by the Australian Capital Territory Committee and The Austr — Jacques Nicholas Bellin, France, 1703–1772,
Carte réduite des terres Australes, pour servir a l’histoire des voyages,
Paris, 1753,
engraving,
36 x 25 cm.
Purchased with funds raised by the Australian Capital Territory Committee and �� Volunteer Garden Guides, 2016.
2016.4

Paul Jones OBE, 1921–1997,
Flannel flowers ,
Australia, 1976, acrylic on paper, 76 x 54 cm. Purchased 1984. 1984.3 — Paul Jones OBE, 1921–1997,
Flannel flowers,
Australia, 1976,
acrylic on paper,
76 x 54 cm.
Purchased 1984.
1984.3

FURNITURE

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C F Rojo and Sons, established 1877,
Bookcase, Melbourne, Victoria, c.1930, Italian walnut, 198 x 270 x 43.5 cm. Purchased 1986. 1986.6 — C F Rojo and Sons, established 1877,
Bookcase,
Melbourne, Victoria, c.1930,
Italian walnut,
198 x 270 x 43.5 cm.
Purchased 1986. 1986.6

Geoffrey Hannah OAM, born 1948,
Yarralumla cabinet’ or ‘Dad’s cabinet , Lismore, New South Wales, 1991,
Queensland maple and Brazilian mahogany inlaid with 22 different timbers, 184.2 x 150 x 51.1 cm.
Purchased from the artist 1991. 1991.5 — Geoffrey Hannah OAM, born 1948,
Yarralumla cabinet’ or ‘Dad’s cabinet,
Lismore, New South Wales, 1991,

Queensland maple and Brazilian mahogany inlaid with 22 different timbers,
184.2 x 150 x 51.1 cm.
Purchased from the artist 1991.
1991.5.
© Geoffrey S. Hannah OAM

H Goldman Pty Ltd, established 1897, Carver: Robert Prenzel, Prussia/ Australia, 1866–1941, arrived 1888 (attributed),
The Gloucester desk ,
Melbourne, Victoria, 1935, various Australian timbers including fiddleback blackwood, walnut, maple, ja — H Goldman Pty Ltd, established 1897, Carver: Robert Prenzel, Prussia/ Australia, 1866–1941, arrived 1888 (attributed),
The Gloucester desk,
Melbourne, Victoria, 1935,
various Australian timbers including fiddleback blackwood, walnut, maple, jarrah, tulipwood, bronze, silver,
76 x 152 x 89 cm.
Presented to the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester by The Right Honourable Sir Earle Christmas Grafton Page PC GCMG CH, Prime Minister of Australia (1939–1939), on behalf of the Commonwealth Government of Australia as a wedding gift 1935.
Purchased with funds donated by Members and Supporters, 2008.
2008.3

Ackman’s Ltd, Fitzroy Victoria,
Designed by Ruth Lane Poole, Ireland/Australia, 1885-1974, arrived 1925, Chest of drawers, Melbourne, Australia, c.1926, Queensland maple, 99 x 114.3 x 50.8 cm. Provenance: manufactured for either the Prime Minist — Ackman’s Ltd, Fitzroy Victoria,
Designed by Ruth Lane Poole, Ireland/Australia, 1885-1974, arrived 1925,
Chest of drawers, Melbourne, Australia, c.1926,
Queensland maple, 99 x 114.3 x 50.8 cm.
Provenance: manufactured for either the Prime Ministers Lodge or Government House, Canberra.
Gift of Greg MacPherson & Michelle Mannion of the Australian Capital Territory, 2016.
2016.2

Loo table,
South Australia, c. 1860, red cedar, pine, 74 x 121 cm.
Purchased with funds raised by the South Australia Committee of ��, 1983. 1983.8 — Loo table,
South Australia, c. 1860,
red cedar, pine,
74 x 121 cm.
Purchased with funds raised by the South Australia Committee of ��, 1983.
1983.8

Hall chair,
Tasmania, c.1820, red cedar, 89 x 37 x 50 cm.
Donated by Toni and Peter Bessant under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1978. 1978.26 — Hall chair,
Tasmania, c.1820,
red cedar,
89 x 37 x 50 cm. Donated by Toni and Peter Bessant under the Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1978.
1978.26

Centre table,
Queensland, c.1875,
Huon pine, tulipwood, Queensland kauri pine, red cedar, brass, 75 x 141 x 110.2 cm.
Purchased with funds raised by the Queensland Committee of ��, 1985. 1985.3 — Centre table,
Queensland, c.1875,
Huon pine, tulipwood, Queensland kauri pine, red cedar, brass,
75 x 141 x 110.2 cm.
Purchased with funds raised by the Queensland Committee of ��, 1985.
1985.3

Joseph Sly, England/Australia, 1803– 1887, arrived 1834, Pair of bookcases, Sydney, New South Wales, c.1845,
red cedar, glass, each 122.5 x 294.5 x 47 cm. Purchased 1979. 1979.15.1–2 — Joseph Sly, England/Australia, 1803– 1887, arrived 1834,
Pair of bookcases, Sydney, New South Wales, c.1845,
red cedar, glass,
each 122.5 x 294.5 x 47 cm.
Purchased 1979.
1979.15.1–2

Wardrobe,
Tasmania or New South Wales, c.1815–1820, red cedar, celery-top pine, brass, 224 x 245 x 55 cm.
Purchased 1978. 1978.27 — Wardrobe,
Tasmania or New South Wales, c.1815–1820,
red cedar, celery-top pine, brass,
224 x 245 x 55 cm.
Purchased 1978. 1978.27

Peter Thomle, Denmark/Australia, arrived 1875,
Specimen occasional table,
Brisbane, Queensland, 1879, various Australian timbers, 76 x 64 cm. Purchased 1986. 1986.1 — Peter Thomle, Denmark/Australia, arrived 1875,
Specimen occasional table,
Brisbane, Queensland, 1879,
various Australian timbers,
76 x 64 cm.
Purchased 1986. 1986.1

Sofa
Tasmania, c.1835
red cedar, replacement horsehair upholstery, 88.5 x 227 x 61 cm. Purchased 1985. 1985.8 — Sofa
Tasmania, c.1835
red cedar, replacement horsehair upholstery,
88.5 x 227 x 61 cm.
Purchased 1985. 1985.8

Side table,
New South Wales, c.1820, red cedar, brass, 77 x 100 x 45 cm. Purchased 1982.1982.14 — Side table,
New South Wales, c.1820,
red cedar, brass,
77 x 100 x 45 cm.
Purchased 1982.1982.14

Andrew Lenehan, Ireland/Australia, c.1815–1886, arrived 1835, Card table, Sydney, New South Wales, c.1848–1851,
red cedar, 74 x 90.4 x 45.5 cm. Purchased 2003. 2003.1 — Andrew Lenehan, Ireland/Australia, c.1815–1886, arrived 1835,
Card table,
Sydney, New South Wales, c.1848–1851,
red cedar, 74 x 90.4 x 45.5 cm.
Purchased 2003. 2003.1

Alexaner William Norton, England/ Australia, c.1827–1907, d
Campaign secretaire,
Sydney, New South Wales, c.1880, rose mahogany, red cedar, kauri pine, brass, 113.5 x 115.5 x 52 cm.
Provenance: Sir Henry Parkes 1815–1896. Purchased 1992. 1992. — Alexaner William Norton, England/ Australia, c.1827–1907, d Campaign secretaire,
Sydney, New South Wales, c.1880,
rose mahogany, red cedar, kauri pine, brass,
113.5 x 115.5 x 52 cm.
Provenance: Sir Henry Parkes 1815–1896. Purchased 1992.
1992.11

Secretaire bookcase,
Western Australia, c.1860, jarrah, red cedar, glass, 230.5 x 141.5 x 63.5 cm.
Provenance: made for Henry Sutton of Mandurah, Western Australia.
Purchased with funds raised by �� Committee in Western Austr — Secretaire bookcase,
Western Australia, c.1860,
jarrah, red cedar, glass,
230.5 x 141.5 x 63.5 cm. Provenance: made for Henry Sutton of Mandurah, Western Australia.
Purchased with funds raised by �� Committee in Western Australia, 1982.
1982.20

William Hamilton, Ireland/Australia, c.1796–1885, arrived 1832 (attributed),
Hall chairs (3 of 4), carved with crest of Thomas Daniel Chapman, Tasmania, c.1845, blackwood, 89 x 41 x 42.5 cm.
Provenance: commissioned by Thomas Daniel Chapman, Pre — William Hamilton, Ireland/Australia, c.1796–1885, arrived 1832 (attributed),
Hall chairs (3 of 4), carved with crest of Thomas Daniel Chapman, Tasmania, c.1845,
blackwood,
89 x 41 x 42.5 cm. Provenance: commissioned by Thomas Daniel Chapman, Premier of Tasmania (1861–1863) and Colonial Treasurer, for his property “Sunnyside”, New Town, Tasmania.
Purchased 2005.
2005.2.1–3

Khai Liew Design, established 1996,
Designer: Khai Liew, Malaysia, born 1952, arrived Australia 1971, Ceramicist: Bruce Nuske, born 1949,
Wardrobe, Norwood, South Australia, 2008, rose mahogany, coachwood, terracotta, brass, leather,
236 x 2 — Khai Liew Design, established 1996,
Designer: Khai Liew, Malaysia, born 1952, arrived Australia 1971,
Ceramicist: Bruce Nuske, born 1949,
Wardrobe,
Norwood, South Australia, 2008,
rose mahogany, coachwood, terracotta, brass, leather,
236 x 285 x 69 cm.
Commissioned by �� with funds donated by Members and Supporters, 2008.
2008.4. © Khai Liew,
© Bruce Nuske

Campaign sideboard,
India, c.1840, red cedar, ebony, brass, 104 x 189 x 53.5 cm.
Purchased with funds donated by James Fairfax Esq. and
James Fairfax Ltd., 1979. 1979.14 — Campaign sideboard,
India, c.1840,
red cedar, ebony, brass,
104 x 189 x 53.5 cm. Purchased with funds donated by James Fairfax Esq. and James Fairfax Ltd., 1979.
1979.14