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Born in Scotland in 1815, James Shaw studied with his artist father, and arrived in Adelaide in 1850 …

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The First Steeplechase in South Australia, 25 September 1846

Oil on board, 59 x 102 cm

The Owston Collection - Day 1, Sydney (Art Only), Bonhams, Sydney.

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  Total number sold Number with images Highest price Recent average price*
Paintings 13 8 A$42,000 N/A

* Calculated on sales over the last three years, where there are a sufficient number of sales over that period.

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