Thomas (Tom) Fantl Australia, 1947-.
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About Tom Fantl
Born in Prague in 1947 Tom Fantl arrived in Melbourne aged 2 in 1949. He studied at Prahran College of Adult Education, Caulfield Institute of technology and Melbourne State College from 1967 to 1970. A teacher, painter and sculptor, he has exhibited in solo exhibitions in Melbourne, Sydney, Belgium and London from 1972 and group exhibitions since 1971. From 1970 to 1990 he taught at secondary and tertiary level at various institutions in Melbourne, and in 1991 he established his own art school.
The total number of works by Tom Fantl offered for sale by auction since 1985 is 29, of which 20 (69%) were sold. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by Tom Fantl are held by the National Gallery of Australia.
Tom Fantl 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 419
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 208
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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