Alek Williams (Alec) Sass Britain, Australia, 1878-1922
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About Alec Sass
Born Alex Williams in England in the 1870s, Alex Sass studied at the National Gallery of Victoria School. He exhibited with the Art Society of New South Wales and New South Wales Society of Artists. A well known cartoonist, he worked for Melbourne 'Punch' 'The Bulletin' and for the 'New York World'. He later became art editior for 'Smith's Weekly'
Since 1970 we have recorded only one work being sold at auction by this artist, which was in 1979.
Alec Sass 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 857
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…
No, ineligible. The artist has been deceased for more than 70 years.
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