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AGNSW receives major gift from John and Caroline Laws collection

institutional · 2026-06-03

The Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) has received a major gift from the collection of John and Caroline Laws. The donation includes four paintings by John Russell, two by Rupert Bunny, and a Brett Whiteley drawing created at the couple's Oberon property.

Key facts

  • AGNSW received a major gift from John and Caroline Laws collection.
  • The gift includes four paintings by John Russell.
  • The gift includes two paintings by Rupert Bunny.
  • The gift includes a Brett Whiteley drawing.
  • The Whiteley drawing was made at the couple's Oberon property.
  • The announcement was made by Art Collector Magazine.

Entities

Artists

  • John Russell
  • Rupert Bunny
  • Brett Whiteley

Institutions

Locations

  • Oberon
  • Australia

Sources