Theodorus (Theo) Koning Australia, 1950-.
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About Theo Koning
Born in the Netherlands in 1950, Theo Koning arrived in Australia as a young child. He studied painting and sculpture in Perth, later teaching sculpture, art and design in various tertiary institutions. He has worked using recycled materials since the 1970s. Since 1975 he has exhibited his work, mostly in Perth, but also in regional centres in Western Australia and Queensland. Koning has won several awards and his work is represented in the National Gallery of Australia, the state galleries in Perth and Adelaide and in regional and tertiary collections.
The earliest auction listing we have for Theo Koning is in 1991 and in total 36 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 25 (69%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $3,680 for All in the Head No.2 sold by GFL Fine Art in December 2009. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by Theo Koning are held by the Art Gallery of Western Australia and National Gallery of Australia.
Theo Koning 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 584
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 380
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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