Frederic B. Schell United States, Australia, 1838-?1902
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About Frederick B Schell
Born in 1838 in the United States of America, Frederic Schell was resident in Sydney from 1886 to 1889 as art editor of the 'Picturesque Atlas of Australasia.'
Our database records art auction sales of works by Frederic Schell from 1976 and in total 19 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 12 (63%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $4,560 for Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour sold by Sotheby's in June 2001. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2023. Works by Frederic Schell are held by the Geelong Gallery, Christchurch Art Gallery and a further three major public national galleries (see list below).
Frederick B Schell 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 859
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
- The Find New Zealand Artists web site: a database of artist names that directs researchers to the rich resources found in New Zealand's libraries, art society exhibition histories and published sources.
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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