Henrikas (Henry) Salkauskas Australia, 1925-79
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About Henry Salkauskas
Born in Lithuania in 1925, Salkauskas studied in France and Germany before he came to Australia in 1949. A well known graphic artist and painter, he was a foundation member of the Sydney Printmakers. He has been awarded over thirty major prizes and has held one-man exhibitions in most state capitals.
The total number of works by Henry Salkauskas offered for sale by auction since 1970 is 102, of which 78 (76%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $4,909 for A Collection of Five Drawings sold by Shapiro Auctioneers in February 2024. This year 8 works have been offered for sale. Works by Henry Salkauskas are held by the National Gallery of Australia, Art Gallery of Western Australia and a further four major public national galleries (see list below).
Henry Salkauskas 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 854
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 363
- 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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