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❓ Question regarding the purchase of a sculpture from Cottesloe's Sculpture By the Sea for display at Dumas House, including details about the artwork, cost, origin, and authorisation process. The Department of Premier and Cabinet provided a straightforward response confirming the purchase and detailing the requested information.

AnsweredQoN 1815Legislative Assembly

Asked

18 February 2014

Member

Mr B.S. Wyatt

Portfolio

Premier

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I refer to artworks displayed in the grounds of Dumas House, and ask: (a) have any works from Cottesloe’s Sculpture By the Sea been purchased for display within the grounds of Dumas House since 2010; and (b) if yes to (a): (i) what is the name of the artwork; (ii) what was the cost of the artwork; (iii) what is the country or state of origin of the artwork; (iv) on what date was the artwork purchased; (v) what is the name of the person or persons who selected the artwork; (vi) who purchased the artwork; and (vii) who authorised the purchase of the artwork?

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Answered

18 March 2014

Responded by

Minister for Premier

Response time

28 days

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises
(a) Yes
(b) (i) Migrating Spirits by Ron Gomboc
(ii) $59,400 (includes GST)
(iii) Western Australia
(iv) March 2012
(v) On the recommendation of the Director of the Art Gallery of Western Australia
(vi) Department of the Premier and Cabinet
(vii) Director General, Department of the Premier and Cabinet

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