Robert A. Wright New Zealand, Australia, 1940-.
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About Robert A. Wright
Born in New Zealand in 1940, Robert Wright studied under Leslie Campbell in Sydney. A life member of the Central Australian Art Society, he has exhibited widely and has won several art awards, has staged seven solo shows and experienced many facets of the art world from teaching in both life drawing and three dimensional works, to living for a time as a potter. He won his first award, the Peninsula Art Award judged by The Herald art Critic Alan McCulloch at the age of 14 years against many adult entries. He has also won two Caltex art awards, and is five times winner of the GMH award, has won the Northern Territory Peko Wallsend Award and jointly the Northern Territory Advocate Religious Art Award.
Our database lists 4 works offered for sale at auction by this artist, of which 4 were sold.
Robert A. Wright is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 744
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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