Simon Blau Australia, 1952-.
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About Simon Blau
Born in New South Wales in 1952, Simon Blau studied at the Victorian College of the Arts. A modern painter in acrylic and oil, he held the first of many solo shows in Sydney in 1981. He has also exhibited in Queensland, Canberra and London.
In our database, 39 works by Simon Blau are listed as being offered for sale, the earliest in 1991, of which 22 (56%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $2,074 for Learning to Fly sold by Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers in February 2024. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by Simon Blau are held by the National Gallery of Australia and National Gallery of Victoria.
Simon Blau 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 60
- 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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