David Thornton Britain, Australia, 1937-.
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About David Thornton
Born in the United Kingdom in 1937, David Thornton trained and worked as a graphic designer before his arrival in Perth in 1975, where he qualified as an art teacher. An experimental painter in watercolour and oil, he has held one man shows in England, Perth and Brisbane.
Our database records art auction sales of works by David Thornton from 1993 and in total 11 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 10 (91%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $1,150 for Claremont Art School sold by McKenzies Auctioneers in June 2011. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2016.
David Thornton is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 670
Artists' Resale Royalty
Could the second and subsequent works by this artist sold after June 9, 2010 for over $1,000 be liable for the Artists' Resale Royalty? More info…
Yes, eligible, subject to the artist satisfying the residency test. The artist is alive or has been deceased for less than 70 years. Contact the Copyright Agency for information on the residency test.
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