Ernest Marcuse Germany, Australia, 1900-85
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About Ernest Marcuse
Ernest Marcuse was born 1 December 1900 in Berlin. After completing his schooling he attended Berlin School of Interior Design & Cabinetmaking (furniture design & drawing) and Reiman School (fashion drawing & advertising) from 1918-25. He worked as a freelance press artist specialising in industrial, architectural & figure drawings and for a Berlin daily newspaper, German magazines from 1926-33. In 1939 he moved to London where he worked briefly as a commercial artist, and then emigrated to Melbourne. Before joining the Australian Army he worked briefly for "The Age" newspaper. At the conclusion of World War II he worked as a freelance commercial artist, until 1970 when he became a full time artist. His basic style has been described as "realism combined with impressionism" and he worked in watercolour, pencil and/or ink drawing, acrylic, gouache, mixed media and as a printmaker.
Only 2 works by this artist are listed in our database as being sold, of the 4 works offered for sale.
Ernest Marcuse is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 450
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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