Vernon Lorimer Australia, 1888-1978
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About Vernon Lorimer
Vernon Lorimer was a trained cartoonist, illustrator and commercial artist. He began illustrating books for the New South Wales Bookstall Co. in 1908 and was most active during the early 1920's. He also worked as a commercial artist for publications such as Art and Australia 1924-29 and also he illustrated advertisements for the Commonwealth Bank.
The earliest auction listing we have for Vernon Lorimer is in 1978 and in total 15 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 11 (73%) were sold. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2021. Works by Vernon Lorimer are held by the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria and Art Gallery of NSW.
Vernon Lorimer 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 626
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
- Australian Prints + Printmaking, a database listing printmaking artists from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region based on the print collection of the National Gallery of Australia.
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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