Born in Hobart in 1872, Fleury studied at the Hobart Technical College and under Julian Ashton in Sydney. Best known as an artist of religious subjects, he decorated many Roman Catholic churches throughout Australia. He was decorated by Pope Pius XI for his service to the church.
Our database records art auction sales of works by Joseph Fleury from 1972 and in total 15 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 9 (60%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $1,045 for Horses and Dray on a Mountain Road sold by Christies in May 1988. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2010.
Joseph Luke Fleury is listed in the following standard biographical references:
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…
No, ineligible. The artist has been deceased for more than 70 years.
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