Charles Pearcy Mountford Australia, 1890-1976
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About Charles Pearcy Mountford
Charles Mountford was born at Hallet, South Australia in 1890. He left school at the age of 11 and worked in a variety of jobs before seeking education to further his knowledge of Aboriginal Australia. He studied Aboriginal folklore and history at the University of Adelaide and later at Cambridge University. Between 1937 and 1960 he led 12 scientific expeditions to CentraI Australia, Arnhhem Land and Melville Island chronicling his travels in more than 20 books, numerous articles supported by photographs and films of Aboriginal art and ritual. Over the course of his career he was Honorary Ethnologist to the South Australian Museum, Honorary Adviser on Aboriginal art to the South Australian Art Gallery and a foundation member of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies in Canberra. In 1973, the Council of the University of Melbourne awarded him an honorary doctorate for his lifetime of contribution to the study of Aboriginal art and mythology.
According to our records which cover the last 50 years, only 3 works by this artist have been sold by auction, of the 5 works offered for sale.
Charles Pearcy Mountford is not listed in any of the standard biographical references listed on our references page.
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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