Thomas Dwyer (Tom) Bass Australia, 1916-2010
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About Tom Bass
A sculptor and teacher, Tom Bass was born in New South Wales in 1916. He studied in Sydney under Datillo Rubbo and, after serving as an army records officer during World War II, at the National Art School. Amongst his work is the statue 'Ethos' in Canberra's Civic Square and the huge relief sculpture in copper at the Australian National Library. In 1976 he started a sculpture school at Broadway in Sydney.
In our database, 9 works by Tom Bass are listed as being offered for sale, the earliest in 1992, of which 8 (89%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $17,220 for Ethos Head sold by Bonhams in April 2021. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by Tom Bass are held by the Ian Potter Museum of Art and Art Gallery of Western Australia.
Tom Bass 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 245
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 40
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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