Rosaleen Norton Australia, 1917-79
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About Rosaleen Norton
Born in New Zealand in 1917, Rosaleen Norton arrived in Australia as a child. She lived and became known for her murals in cafes in Kings Cross, Sydney. Her paintings often depicted images of supernatural entities such as pagan gods and demons, sometimes involved in sexual acts and in 1949 she held an exhibition at Melbourne University which was closed by the police. She was charged with obscenity, but acquitted. She has also contributed to 'Smiths Weekly'.
In our database, 45 works by Rosaleen Norton are listed as being offered for sale, the earliest in 1987, of which 36 (80%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $15,860 for 'The Bells' sold by Davidson Auctions in August 2023. This year 3 works have been offered for sale.
Rosaleen Norton 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 736
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
- 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.
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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