Joan Ricketts Australia, 1924-84
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About Joan Ricketts
Born in Queensland in 1924, Joan Ricketts studied at Central Technical College, Brisbane before World War II. From 1942 to 1945 she worked in the Intelligence Section of the Volunteer Defence Corps preparing maps. She taught art at Adult Education classes until 1978, and exhibited largely to raise funds for the restoration of important National Trust and other historical buildings. In 1977 she was awarded an MBE for services to the arts and community. Joan Ricketts' work is represented in institutional and private collections in Australia and overseas.
Only 2 works by this artist are listed in our database as being sold, of the 3 works offered for sale.
Joan Ricketts is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 359
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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