John Walter Wolseley Britain, Europe, Australia, 1938-.
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About John Wolseley
Born in England in 1938, John Wolseley studied painting in London and printmaking in Paris. He travelled extensively in Europe before his arrival in Australia in 1976. He travelled to the outback frequently, painting his observations of animal, plant, mineral and historical aspects of the bush, exhibiting his work in Melbourne and Sydney. Wolseley has taught at tertiary institutions and also at various Northern Territory Aboriginal communities.
We have records of art auction sales by John Wolseley from 1991 and in total 120 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 69 (57%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $19,975 for Concerning the Making of Steel sold by Christies in August 2003. This year 3 works have been offered for sale. Works by John Wolseley are held by the National Gallery of Victoria, National Gallery of Australia and a further five major public national galleries (see list below).
John Wolseley is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- McCulloch, Alan McCulloch, Susan McCulloch, Emily McCulloch-Childs. The New McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art. 4th Edition, Aus Art Melbourne & The Miegunyah Press, 2006. Page 1035
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 738
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 382
- 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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