Nicholas Harding Australia, 1956-2022
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About Nicholas Harding
Born in London, U.K. in 1956 Nicholas Harding arrived in Australia in 1965. After studying for his Bachelor of Arts in 1975, he travelled to Europe and the United Kingdom in 1977. A painter and printmaker he has exhibited in numerous solo and group shows. He won the Art Gallery of New South Wales Archibald Prize in 2001, and was a finalist for thirteen consecutive years from 1994 to 2006, as well as in 2009, 2011, 2016 and 2017. He was also a finalist for the Sulman Prize in 1981, 2003, 2006 and for the Wynne Prize in 1994,1996,1998 and 2003 and the winner of the Dobell Prize in 2001.
We have records of art auction sales by Nicholas Harding from 1994 and in total 99 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 69 (70%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $171,818 for River Figures (Two Hats) 2009 sold by Smith & Singer in April 2024. This year 8 works have been offered for sale. Works by Nicholas Harding are held by the Art Gallery of NSW and National Portrait Gallery.
Nicholas Harding 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 498
- 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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