A New Zealand artist, Peter Williams studied at Canterbury University School of Art in 1951. He became a farmer, but in the early 1960s commenced painting on a regular basis. Primarily a landscape artist working in oils, Williams has exhibited both in Australia and New Zealand.
The earliest auction listing we have for Peter Williams is in 1984 and in total 61 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 51 (84%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $1,892 for Berts Gang, Back Country, Gisborne sold by International Art Centre in July 2017. This year one work has been offered for sale.
Peter Williams is listed in the following standard biographical references:
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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