John Barry (Barry) Humphries Australia, 1934-.
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About John Barry (Barry) Humphries
Born in Melbourne in 1934, Barry Humphries is an artist, satirist and entertainer, but is best known for his creation of such characters as Dame Edna Everage and Barry McKenzie. However, he once considered becoming a professional painter. An exhibition of his work in July 1968 in Melbourne included a satire on Australian prime ministers, 'Ten Little Australians'.
Our database records art auction sales of works by Barry Humphries from 1991 and in total 22 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 20 (91%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $7,700 for Self Portrait sold by Christies in April 1991. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2019. Works by Barry Humphries are held by the National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery of Australia and a further two major public national galleries (see list below).
John Barry (Barry) Humphries 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 536
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 331
- 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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