Dermont James John Hellier Australia, 1916-2006
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About Dermont Hellier
Born in Albury, New South Wales in 1916, Dermont Hellier studied in Melbourne at the NGV school with Charles Wheeler. In 1942 he joined the Australian Army and served in New Guinea, then after the war resumed his studies under Harold Septimus Power. He also painted with Ernest Buckmaster. He is best known for his scenic coastal and snow landscapes and for his flower studies. He has held over 20 exhibitions, including a successful one-man show in London in 1966.
We have records of art auction sales by Dermont Hellier from 1973 and in total 323 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 238 (74%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $4,276 for Dappled Sunlight, Collins Street, Melbourne, c. 1960 sold by Leonard Joel in October 2005. This year 2 works have been offered for sale.
Dermont Hellier 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 509
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 303
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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