Help Fund Research into Significant Artworks

Understanding the history and provenance of our artefacts and in this case our artworks is an important and ongoing part of the Abbey Museum collection management. However, this is only possible with the support of many people.

The Abbey is seeking donations to support the extensive research of our Old Master painting collection.
To undertake the in-depth research required for each painting will cost $2250.

Please consider choosing a painting for which you will fund the research. You may wish to do this in one lump sum or as a weekly or monthly payment. There are 30 paintings in all to choose from.

Your generosity will be noted in the catalogue that will accompany the opening of the art gallery and on our website. You will also receive a complimentary copy of the catalogue.

If you are interested learning more or helping with this exciting project please contact the Abbey Museum.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

About the Collection

The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology is home to a significant collection of Old Master paintings, icons and 17- 18th century Royal Academy watercolours. They were acquired in England (ca.1928-34), and formed part of the Abbey Folk Park, Britain’s first social history museum.

For many years the Abbey Museum has been raising funds towards building a Gallery so these amazing works of art could go on display for the public.

The Queensland Art Gallery displayed them for 10 years in return for an extensive conservation program undertaken by one of Australia’s leading conservators, John Hook.

However, thanks to a generous infrastructure funding grant from the Queensland State Government our vision can now become a reality. Plans are now underway to build an Art Gallery and our major collection of European Renaissance and Baroque artworks are due to be on display for the public to enjoy by mid-2024.

Prior to the opening, it is important that a more precise provenance for these works of art is fully understood. We have commissioned Ms Julia Jackson, who has worked as a researcher with the National Gallery of Victoria International, to undertake this task. However, provenance research is a time consuming and costly process and we are seeking your help.

DISCLAIMER: While the works are ascribed to various artists and dates based on current knowledge, new research may result in new attributions different from those that have been funded.

Research with Julia Jackson

The Abbey Museum has engaged Ms Julia Jackson to conduct provenance research of the paintings in our Old Masters collection.

Julia come highly recommended; she has a Graduate Diploma in Art History from the University of Adelaide, a Master of Art Curatorship from the University of Melbourne and a Foundation Certificate in Art Law, from the Institute of Art & Law (IAL) in London. She worked as a cataloguer at the National Gallery of Victoria from 2009 – 2017.

Julia brings to this project a wide experience in provenance and object-based research across museums, galleries and community history collections.

The Mystic Marriage of Saint Katherine of Alexandria. Copy after a painting by Antonio Allegri, called Correggio (1489–1534)

W01995

Italian.

Possibly Late 17th century. Oil on canvas

Funding Goal Pledged

Artwork Research Funded by: AVAILABLE

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Madonna and Christ Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and St Anne. Copy after a painting by Antonio Allegri, called Correggio (1489–1534)

W01996

Italian.

Posssibly Late 17th century. Oil on canvas

Funding Goal Pledged

Artwork Research Funded by: AVAILABLE

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Crucifixion with St Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross attributed to Francisco Ribalta (1565-1628)

W01425

Spanish Baroque.

Oil on canvas

Funding Goal $2250

Artwork Research Funded by: AVAILABLE

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Madonna at prayer by Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato (1609-1685)

W01417

Italian

17th Century. Oil on panel

Funding Goal Met

Artwork Research Funded by:

Anne Vickers

St Teresa of Avila

W01423

Artist unknown, probably Spanish

17th century. Oils on copper

Funding Goal $2250

Artwork Research Funded by: AVAILABLE

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Virgin Mary and Child

W01411

Ferrara, Italy

Reputedly by Ludovico Mazzulino (1480 – c. 1528)

Oil on panel

Funding Goal Met

Artwork Research Funded by: Abbey Museum Friends and Patrick Hicks

The Mater Dolorosa. Copy after a painting by Carlo Dolci

W01992

Italian.

Probably 18th century. Oil on panel

Funding Goal Met

Artwork Research Funded by:

Allegory of the Birth of John the Baptist attributed to Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652)

W01424

To be identified

Funding Goal Met

Artwork Research Funded by:

Simon & Maria Durrant

Lady Agnes Percy

W01990

English

18th century. Oil on canvas

Funding Goal Met

Artwork Research Funded by:

Greg and Robin Czechura

Head of St John the Divine

Q03915

Funding Goal Met

Artwork Research Funded by:

Anne Vickers

Mystical Marriage of St Katherine of Alexandria

W01096

Italian Renaissance

Possibly 14th century. Oil on wood panel

Funding Goal Met

Artwork Research Funded by:

Libby and Keith Gladwin

Guardian Angel with child and devil

Q01418

English

Late 18th – early 19th century. Oil on canvas

Funding Goal Met

Artwork Research Pledged by:

Gregory and Robin Czechura

If you are unable to fund an entire painting above but would still like to make a partial contribution please click the link below. The Museum appreciates and greatly values any contribution made towards our goal.

*Acknowledgements will only be made where an individual / group / organisation has fully funded the artwork.

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