Roy Cecil (Roy) Hodgkinson Australia, 1911-93
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About Roy Hodgkinson
Born in Sydney in 1911, Roy Hodgkinson studied with his brother Frank under Dattilo Rubbo at the Royal Art Society, and later in Europe. He was employed as an illustrator with the Sydney newspapers, 'Daily Guardian' and 'Sun' from 1929 to 1931 and with the Melbourne 'Herald' between 1932 and 1976. Hodgkinson exhibited drawings of ballet dancers in 1939, and, during World War II served as an official war artist in New Guinea. His work is represented in the National Gallery of Victoria and the Australian War Memorial.
Our database lists 5 works offered for sale at auction by this artist, of which 4 were sold.
Roy Hodgkinson 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 525
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 319
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 324
- 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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