Rhona Olive (Pixie) O'Harris Australia, 1903-91
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About Pixie O'Harris
Daughter of well known British artist, George F. Harris, Pixie O'Harris was born in Wales in 1903. She came to Australia with her parents, and illustrated her first book at the age of 16. She has since illustrated books by Australian authors Frank Dalby Davidson, C.J. Dennis and Ruth Bedford. She has held several successful solo exhibitions and during decorated more than 50 schools and children's institutions with her works.
The earliest auction listing we have for Pixie O'Harris is in 1973 and in total 103 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 77 (75%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $1,387 for Suppertime in the Warren sold by Leonard Joel in August 2001. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by Pixie O'Harris are held by the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria and Art Gallery of Western Australia.
Pixie O'Harris 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 742
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 517
- Germaine, Max. A Dictionary of Women Artists of Australia. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1991. Page 342
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 350
- 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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