Polixeni (Poli) Papapetrou Australia, 1960-2018
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About Polixeni (Poli) Papapetrou
Born in Melbourne in 1960 Polixeni Papapetrou studied law at the University of Melbourne and worked for a time as a commercial lawyer, but in 1984 bought a camera and started taking pictures after seeing photographs by Diane Arbus. A photographer, her personal and figurative work has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows in Australia and overseas including South Korea, Germany, Greece and the United States. In 2017 Papapetrou won the $30,000 William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize. Polixeni Papapetrou died on 11 April, 2018.
In our database, 50 works by Poli Papapetrou are listed as being offered for sale, the earliest in 2003, of which 26 (52%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $7,090 for Flying Cards #1, 2003 (From the Wonderland Series 2004) sold by Joel Fine Art in August 2007. This year 2 works have been offered for sale. Works by Poli Papapetrou are held by the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria and a further five major public national galleries (see list below).
Polixeni (Poli) Papapetrou 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 754
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
- The Find New Zealand Artists web site: a database of artist names that directs researchers to the rich resources found in New Zealand's libraries, art society exhibition histories and published sources.
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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