James Ashton (1859-1935) Australia
Biographical Information
James Ashton was born in the Isle of Man, father of Sir William Ashton. A marine painter, he founded the Norwood Art School in Adelaide in 1885. On a return visit to Britain circa 1895 he studied under the Royal Academy marine artist Henry Moore. Ashton is represented in the Art Gallery of South Australia. Edit or add to this biography
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Oil on canvas, 62.5 x 125 cm
Adelaide Festival of Arts Auction, Theodore Bruce Auctions, Adelaide.
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| Total number sold | Number with images | Highest price | Recent average price* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 234 | 54 | A$12,100 | A$923 |
| Works on Paper | 181 | 62 | A$2,468 | A$399 |
* Calculated on sales over the last three years, where there are a sufficient number of sales over that period.
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