Peter Abraham Australia, 1926-2010
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About Peter Abraham
Born in Queensland in 1926, Peter Abraham studied at Brisbane Technical College and at the National Gallery School, Melbourne. He became a graphic artist, illustrator and painter, and held solo shows in the eastern states from 1960 to 1962.
The total number of works by Peter Abraham offered for sale by auction since 1986 is 143, of which 89 (62%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $2,945 for Koalas Gathering for Mating Season sold by Lawsons in March 2023. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by Peter Abraham are held by the Queensland Art Gallery.
Peter Abraham 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 2
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 277
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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