Bill Mearns Scotland, Australia, 1931-.
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About Bill Mearns
Bill Mearns was born in Dundee Scotland in 1931 into a family with a very long seafaring tradition and has always been keenly interested in the sea and ships. He worked as a construction manager in the British Midlands, before migrating to Australia in 1970 with his family. He is a self taught marine artist, working in watercolour predominantly painting vintage sail or working craft. However, he also does commissions for naval ships, commercial vessels, and private owners. He now lives and works in Tasmania, where he exhibits and maintains a permanent presence in several Hobart Galleries. He is a member of Australian Society of Marine Artists.
The earliest auction listing we have for Bill Mearns is in 2003 and in total 25 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 11 (44%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $1,840 for West Australian Pearling Lugger sold by McKenzies Auctioneers in May 2005. This year one work has been offered for sale.
Bill Mearns 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 463
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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