Mary Durack Australia, 1913-94
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About Mary Durack
Mary Durack was born in Western Australia in 1913, to the heritage of a pioneering family and is known as one of Australia's great literary figures. She wrote 15 books, the best known of which is Kings In Grass Castles, as well as short stories, poems, plays and film scripts. Her sister Elizabeth was born two years later and was a prolific artist. It is believed that some of the works attributed to Mary Durack were actually created in collaboration by the sisters. She was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for her services to literature in 1977 and appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 1989.
Our database lists 5 works offered for sale at auction by this artist, of which 4 were sold.
Mary Durack is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
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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