Henry Hewitt Rayner Australia, 1902-57
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About Henry Hewitt Rayner
Born in Melbourne on September 19, 1902, Henry Rayner studied in Melbourne and at the Royal Academy School, London. Principally an etcher, he emigrated to Europe in 1924, his work coming to prominence when HM Queen Mary purchased a copy of his etching of HM King George lV. Rayner's works are represented in several major English collections. Apart from a six month visit to Australia, he lived in London for the remainder of his life where he died in 1957.
According to our records which cover the last 50 years, only 3 works by this artist have been sold by auction, of the 3 works offered for sale.
Henry Hewitt Rayner 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 815
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 358
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
- 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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