Patrick O'Carrigan Ireland, Australia, 1918-94
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About Patrick O'Carrigan
Born in Northern Ireland in in 1918 Patrick O'Carrigan arrived in Australia in 1928. He studied in Sydney with Edmund Smith, Accademia Belli Arte and Scuola del Nudo Rome with Franco Gentilini 1969-70 and in Europe. He exhibited regularly in Melbourne. His skillful watercolours won many prizes and lifted the standard of watercolour painting in the Melbourne area. His work is represented in the National Gallery of Victoria, and regional galleries in Bendigo, Hamilton, Horsham and the Latrobe Valley.
Only 2 works by this artist are listed in our database as being sold, of the 5 works offered for sale.
Patrick O'Carrigan 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 738
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 514
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 349
- 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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