Iris Francis Australia, 1913-2004
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About Iris D Francis
Born in Fremantle in 1913, Iris Francis studied at the South Australian School of Arts and was awarded a Diploma from Perth Technical College. An oil painter, watercolourist, teacher and musician, she was member of the Perth Society of Artists, exhibiting from 1934. From 1935 to 1947 she taught at Perth Technical College.
We have records of art auction sales by Iris Francis from 1991 and in total 57 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 39 (68%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $11,000 for Self Portrait sold by GFL Fine Art in March 2001. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by Iris Francis are held by the National Gallery of Australia and Art Gallery of Western Australia.
Iris D Francis 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 228
- Germaine, Max. A Dictionary of Women Artists of Australia. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1991. Page 152
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 310
- Australian Prints + Printmaking, a database listing printmaking artists from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region based on the print collection of the National Gallery of Australia.
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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