James Buckingham Philp b. 1830

Also known as J. B. Phelp, Phelps
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Architect (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect),
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter)
Originally from England, Philp was a painter, lithographer, architectural draughtsman and amateur actor who migrated to Melbourne in 1853. He lived there until 1865 when he suddenly disappeared, reportedly with a great sum of money he had stolen.
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associate of
Victorian Society of Fine Arts
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associate of
Melbourne Lithographic and Engraving Association
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associate of
Civil Service Cricket Club
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associate of
Garrick Club
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associate of
Victorian Fine Art Society
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