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Latitude
-27.467778
Longitude
153.028056
Start Date
1893-01-01
End Date
1893-01-01

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tba365

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DAAO URL
https://www.daao.org.au/bio/rubery-bennett
Birth Place
Brisbane, Qld, Australia
Biography
CHECKhis pink and purple paintings of serene river landscapes were keenly sought in the 1980s, often nudging six-figures. But his prices have since fallen dramatically making his paintings less profitable to forge. Refunds, however, were paid on two dubious paintings by Bennett sold at Lawson-Menzies on 20 November 2001, while Noon Day Campsite sold at Goodmans on 19 November as by Bennett was declared a fake by artist Colin Parker (son of the owner of Parker’s Gallery, The Rocks, where Bennett had shown his work), Edward Craig and Vi Bennett, the artist’s widow. Both carried labels from Artlovers Gallery, Artarmon (Artarmon Gallery), now run by Philip Breckenreg who said his father, John, sold only about 20 works by Bennett, usually resales. Bennett, who was also an art dealer, sold most of his paintings himself. Macquarie Galleries labels have also appeared on suspect works. This entry is a stub. You can help DAAO by submitting a biography. Writers: Staff Writer zauthor Date written: 1999 Last updated: 2012
Born
b. 1893
Summary
William Rubery Bennett was an artist and art gallery owner from Brisbane who lived and worked in Sydney for much of his career.
Gender
Male
Died
1987
Age at death
94