Lena Pwerle Australia (Aboriginal), c1920-.
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About Lena Pwerle
Australian Aboriginal artist Lena Pwerle was born circa 1920 and primarily works in acrylics and also is a creator of tribal artefacts.
The total number of works by Lena Pwerle offered for sale by auction since 1992 is 15, of which 8 (53%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $7,170 for Untitled sold by Christies in August 2005. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by Lena Pwerle are held by the Art Gallery of South Australia and Art Gallery of Western Australia.
Lena Pwerle is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Johnson, Vivien, Aboriginal Artists of the Western Desert-A Biographical Dictionary. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1994. Page 127
- 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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