China, Ming dynasty, Hongzhi period (1488-1505) Dish decorated with hibiscus spray. Ed and Goldie Sternberg Purchase Fund 1989

 
India, Rajasthan
Jain invitation scroll c1760
painted cotton, 822 x 29 cm
Asian Collection Benefactors Fund 2006

  
Asian Collection Benefactors

The Asian collections have been enriched by the support of individuals through financial contributions as well as works of art. The Asia Collection Benefactors Fund, to which individuals may contribute, has successfully acquired many fine pieces of Asian art.

Important individual benefactors who have been instrumental in developing the collection include Kenneth and Yasuko Myer (Japan), Edward and Goldie Sternberg (China), J Hepburn Myrtle and Graham E Fraser.

The Southeast Asian collections have expanded through the generosity of donors such as the late Freddy Storch (Thai) and the late Alex Biancardi who bequeathed important Indian sculptures and Indonesian textiles.

The Gallery's collections are constantly being strengthened through purchases, gifts and bequests from committed benefactors.

For more information contact:
The Head Curator of Asian Art (02) 9225 1774, or
The Benefaction Manager (02) 9225 1818
 
Download the Foundation Application Form (PDF, 60 KB)

Major Donors
The Art Gallery of New South Wales Foundation
Art Gallery Society of New South Wales
Alex Biancardi
Fred and Ella Bodor
Sydney Cooper
Dr Peter Elliot
Graham E Fraser
Laurence G Harrison
Dr James Hayes
Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd
Angela Isles
The Japan Foundation
Warwick & Ann Johnson
Rev Muneharu Kurozumi
Carole Muller
Kenneth and Yasuko Myer
J Hepburn Myrtle
Anthony Odillo Maher
The Margaret Hannah Olley Art Trust
Klaus Naumann
Nomadic Rug Traders
Judith & Ken Rutherford
Norman Sparnon
J A and H D Sperling
Edward and Goldie Sternberg
Frederick & Caroline Storch
Mary Eugene Tancred
D G Wilson Bequest Fund
Dr John Yu AC and Dr George Soutter AM