Bertha E. Merfield b. c.1869

  • Artist (Painter)
Known for her mural paintings in Victoria, Bertha E. Merfield was a pioneer of landscape painting among female artists in Australia.
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creator of
Harbour lights

oil, 50 × 37 cm, signed, Leonard Joel, April 1988, $550 (auction record)

 
creator of
The barn

oil, 32 × 42 cm, signed, Leonard Joel, April 1989, $400 (auction record)

 
creator of
Landscape

oil, 27 × 46 cm, Leonard Joel, April 1988, $200 (auction record)

 
creator of
The Derwent River

oil, 40 × 28 cm, signed, Leonard Joel, July 1987, $150 (auction record)

 
creator of
Bush Country

oil, 36.5 × 22 cm, Leonard Joel, November 1986, $400 (auction record)

 
creator of
The ranges

oil, 34.5 × 16 cm, Leonard Joel, November 1986, $360 (auction record)

 
creator of
River scene

oil, 40 × 28 cm, Australian Art Auctions, Sydney, March, 1987, $260 (auction record)

 
creator of
Twin gums

oil, 38 × 18.5 cm, Leonard Joel, April 1986, $120 (auction record)

 
creator of
In the bush

oil, 42 × 25 cm, Leonard Joel, November 1981, $320 (auction record)

 
creator of
Sydney Harbour

oil, 23.5 × 38.5 cm, Leonard Joel, November 1980, $275 (auction record)

 
creator of
Mural, Cafe Australia, Collins Street
 
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Evening, Port Jackson
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Blue Sea
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Eucalyptus
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Departing Day
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Roses
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oil, 24 × 39 cm, signed 1906, Leonard Joel, August 1992, $200 (auction record)

 
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Mentone
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