Benjamin Collins Britain, Australia, 1910-?
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About Benjamin Collins
Born in London in 1910, Benjamin Collins studied in London and Berlin before his arrival in Australia in 1949. A sculptor and painter working in clay, stone, fibreglass and bronze, he has exhibited widely in Australia, and has received several commissions.
The earliest auction listing we have for Benjamin Collins is in 1974 and in total 17 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 12 (71%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $3,600 for 'Australian Venus,' 1970s sold by Davidson Auctions in August 2020. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2020.
Benjamin Collins 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 132
- Australian Prints + Printmaking, a database listing printmaking artists from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region based on the print collection of the National Gallery of Australia.
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…
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