PHENEY, Robert Francis Vaughan 1867–c.1943

Auckland watercolourist: born New Plymouth, son of “Frank” Pheney, was in Auckland by 1889. Exhibited ASA 1889–1940 although he remained a working member until 1942. 1889 won two first prizes in the Society's competition; 1891, as a pupil of “Wrights' Studio” (Frank and Walter Wright), he again won the competition. Said not to have married, and a Miss Pheney exhibited from the same address. Represented: ACAG, Hocken.