Born in Melbourne in 1879, Jimmy MacDonald studied at the National Gallery School, Melbourne, the Westminster School London and at Julian's in Paris. As a painter he exhibited in Europe, USA and Australia. However he was best known as art critic for the Melbourne 'Herald' and 'The Age' and as the director of the New South Wales and Victorian state galleries.
In our database, 8 works by Jimmy MacDonald are listed as being offered for sale, the earliest in 1969, of which 5 (63%) were sold. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2020. Works by Jimmy MacDonald are held by the National Gallery of Victoria and Geelong Gallery.
James Stuart (Jimmy) MacDonald is listed in the following standard biographical references:
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…
No, ineligible. The artist has been deceased for more than 70 years.
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