Rex Newell Australia, 1939-2016
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About Rex Newell
Born in New South Wales in 1939, Rex Newell has been a major force in the Australian art market for many years. Rex has produced many outback pub books and also yearly calendars . He has also produced prints with the Western Australia Mint. Amongst collectors of his work has been the Duke of Edinburgh, Crown Prince Frederick of Norway, actor John Wayne, World Bank and private collectors in Australia and overseas.
The total number of works by Rex Newell offered for sale by auction since 1975 is 257, of which 188 (73%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $1,540 for Late for the Bush Races sold by Lawsons in July 1998. This year 2 works have been offered for sale.
Rex Newell 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 501
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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