Sheila Hawkins Australia, Britain, 1905-99
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About Sheila Hawkins
Born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia in 1905, Sheila Hawkins spent most of her childhood in Perth before moving with her family to Melbourne. She studied at the National Gallery of Victoria School, leaving early to work as a commercial artist. In 1931 Hawkins moved to London, where she eventually married. She continued to exhibit her work and also to write and illustrate children's books. During World War II she worked at the RAAF Headquarters. After the war Sheila Hawkins worked for several publishers as an illustrator, and became well known for her humorous animal illustrations. She had several solo exhibitions and visited Australia on occasions.
Our database lists 6 works offered for sale at auction by this artist, of which 4 were sold.
Sheila Hawkins 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 505
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 321
- 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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