Klaus Friedeberger Germany, Australia, Britain, 1922-2019
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About Klaus Friedeberger
Klaus Friedeberger was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1922. Friedeberger left Germany in 1938 reaching England in 1939. As a Jewish refugee he was interned as an 'enemy alien' and transported on the Dunera to Australia and held in an internment camp until 1942 when he joined the Australian army. Following World War II, he 1946 he studied painting at East Sydney Technical College, Darlinghurst, (1947-50). After receiving his diploma, he left for a study tour of Europe in 1950 having won the Mosman Art Prize in 1949. Eventually working in England, the intended return to Australia never happened. Some of his early work was in a Surrealist manner. From 1944-49 he exhibited with the Contemporary Art Society in its interstate exhibitions. In England he combined painting with work as a graphic designer and teacher of graphic design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and the London College of Printing. His first one-man show was held in London in 1963 followed by shows in 1990, 1992 and 2007.In Australia he participated in Surrealism in Australia, organised by the National Gallery of Australia (1993). His work was included in Lines of Fire: Armed Forces to Art School in 2008.
Since 1970 we have recorded only one work being sold at auction by this artist, which was in 1983.
Klaus Friedeberger 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 444
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
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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