Gabriel Sterk Holland, Australia, France, 1942-.
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About Gabriel Sterk
Gabriel Sterk was born in Holland in 1942 and arrived in Australia in 1958. A sculptor in bronze, his first art lessons were evening classes at the Adelaide School of Fine Arts and at the age of 17 returned to Europe, spending two months studying in Italy, and then 7 years at the Royal Academy of Fine Art, Amsterdam. In 1969, aged 27, he was awarded the medal of the Prix de Rome for his David and Saul, and Adam and Eve, and in 1974 he received the medal of the 'Paul-Louis Weiller Prix du Portrait' from the 'Institut de France'. He completed over 30 private commissions during this period. He spent 1975 to 1985 in Australia, setting up his own foundry in South Australia from which he produced many portraits, equestrian studies, and monumental pieces. He returned to Europe in 1985 settling near Paris where he worked and exhibited. He moved to Aix en Provence in 2000 where he lives and works.
The total number of works by Gabriel Sterk offered for sale by auction since 1985 is 27, of which 19 (70%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $9,200 for Foal sold by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers in December 2010. This year 4 works have been offered for sale.
Gabriel Sterk 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 647
- Germaine, Max. A Dictionary of Women Artists of Australia. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1991. Page 423
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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