Rhys Williams Australia, 1894-1976
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About Rhys Williams
Born in New South Wales in 1894, Williams studied at the East Sydney Technical College and at the J. S. Watkins School. A painter and commercial artist, he is best known for his landscapes, usually in oils. He was appointed an official war artist to the Volunteer Defence Corps Division during World War II. He was the illustrator of the 'Australia in the 20th Century' series of trade cards for the Atlantic petrol company. He has won several awards, and his work is represented in the Art Gallery of NSW.
The total number of works by Rhys Williams offered for sale by auction since 1972 is 320, of which 249 (78%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $5,500 for Rustic Charm sold by Geoff K. Gray in October 1985. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2023. Works by Rhys Williams are held by the National Gallery of Australia and Art Gallery of NSW.
Rhys Williams 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 1027
- 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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