Born in Brisbane in 1933, Brenda Humble attended two years of introductory art at East Sydney Technical College, then went on to study for a Diploma of Painting from the National Art School in 1960. A painter and portraitist, she had her first solo exhibition in Sydney in 1971. She won the South Sydney Art Prize in 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1980. In 1981, she was highly commended in the Portia Geach Portrait Award.
The earliest auction listing we have for Brenda Humble is in 1986 and in total 28 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 18 (64%) were sold. This year 3 works have been offered for sale.
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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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