Simeon Nelson Australia, 1963-.
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About Simeon Nelson
Born in U K in 1964 Simeon Nelson arrived in Australia as a child in 1967. A teacher and sculptor he studied at the National Art School in 1983/84 and the College of Fine Art from1985 to 1987. Since 1993 he has exhibited throughout Australia and overseas in India in solo shows, and also shown in many group exhibitions. His works are also exhibited in many public areas in Sydney, including Chifley Square, the M4 Freeway, and Luna Park Sydney. He has lectured at tertiary level in Sydney and in the UK.
The earliest auction listing we have for Simeon Nelson is in 2001 and in total 21 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 13 (62%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $8,540 for Horns of a Dilemna-2015 sold by Artmarketspace in December 2020. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2023. Works by Simeon Nelson are held by the National Gallery of Victoria and National Gallery of Australia.
Simeon Nelson 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 719
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 501
- 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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