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C1874
Mr. W. J. Clarke’s New Mansion at Sunbury.
Scarce engraving of Sir William John Clarke’s (1831-1897) Rupertswood mansion at Sunbury. Sir William Clarke a land owner and pastoralist who was one of Australia’s wealthiest men and the first Australian-born baronet. Rupertswood is one of the largest houses constructed … Read Full Description
$A 195
S/N: AS-VC-741003100B–422408
(C044)
Categories: Victoria – Country, Cricket, SPORTS, AUSTRALIA, PRINTS & PHOTOGRAPHS, TOPOGRAPHICAL VIEWS
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Full Title:
Mr. W. J. Clarke’s New Mansion at Sunbury.
Date:
C1874
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
225mm
x 163mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1874
Description:
Scarce engraving of Sir William John Clarke’s (1831-1897) Rupertswood mansion at Sunbury. Sir William Clarke a land owner and pastoralist who was one of Australia’s wealthiest men and the first Australian-born baronet.
Rupertswood is one of the largest houses constructed in Victoria with own private railway station (closed in 2004), and artillery battery. It was designed by local architect George L. Browne in the Free Classical style. and the foundation stone was laid on 29 August 1874.
From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.
Collections:
State Library Victoria: PCINF AS 03-10-74 P.100
State Library Victoria: PCINF AS 03-10-74 P.100
