Vladimir Josif (Yosl) Bergner Australia, 1920-2017
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About Yosl Bergner
Born in Vienna in 1920, Josl Bergner studied in Poland where he became a teacher of traditional Jewish art. Fleeing Nazism, he arrived in Australia in 1937 and soon became a leader of the social-realist group within the contemporary art group. He served with the army during World War ll and later gained a scholarship to the National Gallery School, Melbourne. However, after a disagreement with the painting master, William Dargie the scholarship was terminated. Bergner moved to Israel in 1950 and has become a leading abstract painter.
Yosl Bergner is one of the most prolific of the artists listed in our database, with the number of works offered for sale by auction since 1972 of 596, of which 307 (52%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $79,773 for The last supper sold by Menzies in November 2022. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by Yosl Bergner are held by the National Gallery of Victoria, Geelong Gallery and a further five major public national galleries (see list below).
Yosl Bergner 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 255
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 51
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
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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