Artwork, Sydney Wool Exchange, 1851, 1851

Historical information

Image depicting the Sydney Wool Exchange. The donor's father (Wilhelm Eckles) had this picture on his office wall over his 43 year career in the wool industry. The image was possibly won at an event such as a Wool Ball but exact details have been forgotten.

Physical description

Artwork drawn on paper with wood and gold frame. Artwork depicts the Sydney Wool Exchange in the Background with trees on either side in the foreground and low vegetation bellow.

Inscriptions & markings

Signed, bottom right corner: John Van Vliet

Rear, lettering: This Picture Belongs to
W.M. Eckels
17 Bushlands Ave
Gordon

Back to top