George Olszanski Europe, Australia, 1919-82
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About aka George D'Olszanski-Roniker Olszanski
George Olszanski (George D'Olszanski-Ronikier) was born in Poland, and studied art in Poland before serving with the British Army in India and Europe during World War II. He later studied at the Royal Academy School in Rome 1945-47 before leaving for Australia in 1948. He first exhibited with the Merioola group in Sydney and later at Clune Galleries and David Jones Gallery. He was art director at David Jones and director of the David Jones Gallery 1950-59. He is best known for his colourful semi-abstract paintings.
Since 1970 we have recorded only one work being sold at auction by this artist, which was in 1989.
aka George D'Olszanski-Roniker Olszanski 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 747
- 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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