James Romaine Govett Australia, 1910-2008
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About James Romaine Govett
A landscape painter and portrait artist in the Impressionist style in watercolour and oils, James Govatt was born in Hawthorn in 1910. The family was often on the move as his father, Alexander, was a State Savings Bank Branch Manager. Whilst working as a bank clerk at the State Bank he studied Art the National Gallery School in Melbourne, and at the Max Meldrum School 1930-39. His mother, (Helena) Nellie Govett (1882-1965), was also a painter and studied with Max Meldrum from 1931-1950. He served in the Army in the Pacific during WWII for five years and was awarded the Pacific Star. After the War he moved to London where he studied under Thomas Dugdale at the Chelsea School of Art c.1947. He lived between London and Melbourne for a number of years having a studio at 22 Cheyne Gardens, Chelsea, London in the early 70’s.
We have records of art auction sales by James Govett from 1984 and in total 6 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 5 (83%) were sold. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2022.
James Romaine Govett is not listed in any of the standard biographical references listed on our references page.
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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