Robert Camm Australia, 1847-1933
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About Robert Camm
Born in England in 1847, Robert Camm arrived Melbourne as a 6 year old in 1853. He studied painting at the National Gallery School, Melbourne in 1875-76 and privately under J.H. Scheltema. A painter in oils, he is known for his pastoral scenes and his coastal views in Victoria of the Apollo Bay, Lorne and Ocean Grove areas. He exhibited at the Victorian Artists’ Society from 1895 to 1898.
The earliest auction listing we have for Robert Camm is in 1972 and in total 205 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 150 (73%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $5,750 for Droving the Sheep sold by Leonard Joel in November 1989. This year one work has been offered for sale.
Robert Camm 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 306
- 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…
No, ineligible. The artist has been deceased for more than 70 years.
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