Helena (Nellie) Govett Australia, 1882-1965
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About Helena (Nellie) Govett
Nellie Govett studied with Max Meldrum c1931. She was a portrait and still life artist, working in oils. She was a finalist in the Art Gallery of New South Wales in 1929, 1932, 1938, 1939 and 1940. She exhibited at the Athenaeum Gallery in 1953. Her son James William Govett was also an artist and they exhibited jointly at the Athenaeum Gallery in 1957.
According to our records which cover the last 50 years, only 3 works by this artist have been sold by auction, of the 3 works offered for sale.
Helena (Nellie) Govett is not listed in any of the standard biographical references listed on our references page.
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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