Paul Dibble New Zealand, 1943-2023
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About Paul Dibble
Born in New Zealand in 1943, sculptor Paul Dibble studied at Elam School at the University of Auckland graduating with a Diploma of Fine Arts. He taught at Palmerston North College of Education and lectured in art at Massey University until 2002. He has held many solo exhibitions since his first in Auckland in 1971. Paul Dibble was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the arts in 2005 and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree by Massey University in 2007.
The total number of works by Paul Dibble offered for sale by auction since 2000 is 240, of which 180 (75%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $343,932 for Watching and Waiting sold by Art+Object in November 2021. This year 5 works have been offered for sale. Works by Paul Dibble are held by the Museum Of New Zealand and Christchurch Art Gallery.
Paul Dibble is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- McGahey, Kate. The Concise Dictionary of New Zealand Artists Painters Printmakers Sculptors, Gilt Edge Publishing, Wellington, New Zealand, 2000. Page 64
- 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.
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