Ambrose Sylvester Griffin Australia, 1912-80
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About Ambrose Griffin
Born in Victoria in 1912, Ambrose Sylvester Griffin studied for a short time at the National Gallery School, Melbourne. Known for his landscapes in oil and watercolour, Griffin was a member of the Royal Art Society of New South Wales.
The earliest auction listing we have for Ambrose Griffin is in 1974 and in total 353 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 257 (73%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $51,510 for Silvan sold by Leonard Joel in November 1974. This year 2 works have been offered for sale. Works by Ambrose Griffin are held by the Art Gallery of NSW.
Ambrose Griffin is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- McCulloch, Alan McCulloch, Susan McCulloch, Emily McCulloch-Childs. The New McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art. 4th Edition, Aus Art Melbourne & The Miegunyah Press, 2006. Page 482
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 270
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 318
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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