Kevin John Best Australia, 1932-2012
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About Kevin John Best
Born in January 1932 Kevin Best is a self-taught artist who started work in the hurly burly of the stock market, turning in later years to the challenge of the brush and palette. Artistically his roots are close to that of Hans Heysen, Tom Roberts and Elioth Gruner. From these influences Kevin developed a unique style of light-filled depictions of Australian bush country and towering gum trees.
The total number of works by Kevin Best offered for sale by auction since 1984 is 395, of which 310 (78%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $14,375 for 'King of the Mountain' sold by Barsby Auctions in May 2014. This year 11 works have been offered for sale.
Kevin John Best 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 52
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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