1945 ARTHUR STREETON MEMORIAL EXHIBITION CATALOGUE w 8 PLATES, FREE POST AUST

Description: Shipping Australia Wide is Free Streeton Memorial Exhibition Souvenir CataloguePublished by the National Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 1945With a foreword by Lionel LindsayA rare catalogue comprising 16 pages and eight plates (four in colour), in cream softcover with titles in red. With a tipped in letter from the National Art Gallery of New South Wales acting director, Frank Medworth, to S. H. Ervin. S. H. (Samuel Henry) Ervin, (21 January 1881 – 29 October 1977), wool broker, collector and philanthropist, was born on 21 January 1881 at Monkland, Queensland. Due to his association with artists at Sirius Cove, Ervin purchased works by a number of artists, including Norman Lindsay, Tom Roberts and Arthur Streeton. In the 1960s Ervin became a substantial benefactor. In 1962 he gave his collection of paintings to the Australian government and encouraged the erection of a national art gallery. In 1971 he donated $50,000 to the New South Wales branch of the National Trust of Australia to purchase Norman Lindsay's home at Faulconbridge, New South Wales and, in 1974, donated $200,000 to restore two buildings at Observatory Hill, Sydney as an art gallery and museum. The buildings were named the S. H. Ervin Gallery.There are 56 oil paintings and five watercolours listed by Arthur Streeton at this exhibition. In stapled binding, there is shelfwear to the edges of the covers, a light diagonal crease to the front cover, and very light scattered foxing. There are no chips, or tears. There are no biro marks. Original and complete. Measures 18.5cm x 24.5cm.SHIPPING AND HANDLING is Free Australia Wide All items are securely and well packed. Thank you for viewing my item.

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