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‘Arrival’ painting was considered a sensation

Saturday 28 May 2016 | Published in Local

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‘Arrival’ painting was considered a sensation
Goldie is chiefly known for his detailed portraits of early Maori. One of his paintings recently passed the million dollar barrier at an art auction in Auckland, New Zealand, fetching a record $1,377,600. 16052747

PROBABLY the best-known history painting ever produced in New Zealand, The Arrival of the Maoris in New Zealand caused a sensation when first exhibited in 1899.

PROBABLY the best-known history painting ever produced in New Zealand, The Arrival of the Maoris in New Zealand caused a sensation when first exhibited in 1899.


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