John Turton Australia, 1954-.
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About John Turton
Born in Western Australia in 1954, John Turton studied extensively in Perth. A semi-abstract expressionist painter in most media, he has held solo shows since 1973 in Perth, Brisbane and Sydney.
The earliest auction listing we have for John Turton is in 1991 and in total 47 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 27 (57%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $1,840 for Among the Dunes sold by GFL Fine Art in November 2015. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2021. Works by John Turton are held by the National Gallery of Victoria.
John Turton is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 688
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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