Ida Rentoul Sherbourne Outhwaite Australia, 1888-1960
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About Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
Born in Carlton, a Melbourne suburb in 1888, Ida Outhwaite was well known early in the twentieth century as an illustrator of children's books, working predominantly with pen and ink, and watercolour. Working in collaboration with her sister, her first book was published in 1904, and she continued her work up until World War II, working in collaboration with one of her sisters or her husband. Her illustrations were exhibited throughout Australia, as well as in London and Paris between 1907 and 1933.
The earliest auction listing we have for Ida Outhwaite is in 1971 and in total 308 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 224 (73%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $50,400 for Long Long Thoughts sold by Bonhams & Goodman in August 2008. This year 2 works have been offered for sale. Works by Ida Outhwaite are held by the National Gallery of Australia and National Gallery of Victoria.
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite 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 750
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 350
- 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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