Eirene Mort Australia, 1879-1977
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About Eirene Mort
Born in 1879, Eirene Mort studied under Dattilo Rubbo in Sydney and in London. On her return to Sydney in 1905, she became a teacher and shared studios with other artists who went into business as interior decorators. Also an etcher and printmaker, she was a foundation member of the Australian Painters & Etchers Society and the Society of Arts and Crafts, NSW. Mort was also principal of the Sydney Women Painters' Art School, and taught etching to Sydney Ure Smith.
The total number of works by Eirene Mort offered for sale by auction since 1991 is 7, of which 6 (86%) were sold. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2009. Works by Eirene Mort are held by the National Gallery of Australia and Art Gallery of NSW.
Eirene Mort 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 703
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
- The Find New Zealand Artists web site: a database of artist names that directs researchers to the rich resources found in New Zealand's libraries, art society exhibition histories and published sources.
- 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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