Philippa James Australia, 1893-1967
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About Philippa James
Philippa James (1893-1967) was an Australian ceramicist and sculptor who was born in Melbourne, Victoria. She was part of a prominent artistic family, with her father being a noted architect and her mother a painter. James studied at the Melbourne National Gallery School from 1911 to 1915, where she focused on sculpture. After graduation, she continued to work as a sculptor, creating works in bronze, plaster, and terra cotta. Her sculptures often featured classical and mythological themes, such as figures from Greek and Roman mythology. In the 1920s, she turned her attention to ceramics, a medium in which she would become increasingly proficient. She became known for her sculptural ceramics, which often featured figures and animals with a strong sense of movement and vitality. She was particularly skilled at creating intricate and detailed textures on her ceramics, using a variety of glazing and firing techniques. She was a member of the Victorian Artists Society and the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors.
The earliest auction listing we have for Philippa James is in 1985 and in total 15 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 15 (100%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $2,668 for Blue Glazed Jug with Branch Handle and Leaf Decoration to Body sold by Amanda Addams Auctions in August 2007. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2007. Works by Philippa James are held by the National Gallery of Victoria and National Gallery of Australia.
Philippa James is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- 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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