Valerie Lazarus Australia, 1901-88
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About Valerie Lazarus
Born in Sydney in 1900, Valerie Lazarus spent her student days at the Sydney Art School under Julian Ashton, followed by extensive training in Europe. She returned to Australia in 1933. She had a close friendship with George Lambert and Thea Proctor. Valerie Lazarus exhibited for the Art Gallery of New South Wales Archibald, Sulman and Wynne prizes, and was awarded landscape prize by the Royal Agricultural Society.
The total number of works by Valerie Lazarus offered for sale by auction since 1984 is 60, of which 41 (68%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $3,450 for The Recital sold by Christies in May 2000. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2018.
Valerie Lazarus is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- 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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