Sydney George Camroux

  • Artist (Sculptor)
Sculptor, worked in Melbourne. He exhibited several sculptures at the 1861 Victorian Exhibition. After the disastrous Victorian Exploration Expedition, Camroux produced busts of Burke and Wills for domestic display in 1862, for sale at £2 a pair.
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sculptor, worked in Melbourne. Exhibited at 1861 Victorian Exhibition: Monument to General Havelock ; Mother’s Pet , Marble Bust (S.); Jealousy , a Bust; Medallion of late Professor Hoftgarten, of Berlin . (Designed by exhibitor). After the disastrous Victorian Exploration Expedition, Camroux produced busts of Burke and Wills for domestic display in 1862, for sale at £2 a pair. None is now known.

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1999
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2011

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References [<ExternalResource: Bonyhady, Tim (2002), 'Burke and Wills: From Melbourne to Myth', National Library of Australia catalogue, Canberra, ACT, p31.>, <ExternalResource: Information sourced from Scarlett, Ken.>]