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not titled (Gentleman and young girl) c. 1855 by CHT Costantini

not titled (Gentleman and young girl) c. 1855 by CHT Costantini, drawing in black pencil, watercolour and gold paint, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Purchased 1975

Costantini's convictions
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Residence of Mr Ky Murray, Evandale 1852 by Charles Henry Theodore Costantini

Front view of Windsor Park 1854 Charles Henry Theodore Costantini

John and Louisa Stock 1845 by Joseph Whiting Stock

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