Leonard Hessing Europe, Australia, 1931-2004
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About Leonard Hessing
Born in Romania in 1931, Hessing studied in Paris and travelled widely throughout Europe and the Middle East prior to his arrival in Australia in 1951. In Australia he studied architecture at the University of Sydney, becoming a lecturer in art there in 1959. He is known for his abstract expressionist paintings which have won him several awards.
The earliest auction listing we have for Leonard Hessing is in 1973 and in total 57 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 42 (74%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $10,350 for Narrenschiff sold by Christies in June 2000. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by Leonard Hessing are held by the Art Gallery of NSW, National Gallery of Australia and a further four major public national galleries (see list below).
Leonard Hessing 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 514
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 307
- 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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