Peter Snelgar Britain, Australia, 1941-.
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About Peter Snelgar
Peter Snelgar was born in England in 1941. His father was in Royal Air Force and because of frequent postings lived in many different locations. After finishing school, he attended Swindon College of the Arts then moved to South Australia with his family. Putting his art studies on hold, he worked in the construction industry for about 20 years until a back injury forced his retirement and he rekindled his interest in art. His first art sales were in a local market in 1979 and he held his first solo exhibition at a winery in South Australia and continued with solo and group exhibitions have been held in Sydney, Darwin, Gold Coast and Perth.
In our database, 108 works by Peter Snelgar are listed as being offered for sale, the earliest in 1990, of which 81 (75%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $4,290 for Native Camp on the Billabong, Kakadu sold by Elder Fine Art in March 2005. This year one work has been offered for sale.
Peter Snelgar 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 636
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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