Gwendolene (Gwen) Pratt Australia, 1917-2018
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About Gwendolene (Gwen) Pratt
Born in Sydney in 1917, Gwen Pratt studied under J.S. Watkins and later at the Julian Ashton School. She also studied at the Royal Art Society of NSW where she later became a fellow, and where she exhibited her work. She was a multiple finalist in Australia's most prestigious art prize, The Archibald and was also one of the first female artists to be accepted into Australia's Royal Art Society. Her work is exhibited in Australia's National Portrait Gallery.
The total number of works by Gwen Pratt offered for sale by auction since 1984 is 19, of which 13 (68%) were sold. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2023. Works by Gwen Pratt are held by the National Portrait Gallery.
Gwendolene (Gwen) Pratt 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 556
- Germaine, Max. A Dictionary of Women Artists of Australia. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1991. Page 368
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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