Bette Hayes Australia, 1922-2004
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About Bette Hayes
Bette Hayes was born in Sydney NSW in 1922. She studied at East Sydney Technical College from 1938, but her studies were interupted by World War II where she served in the armed forces. She lived in Papua New Guinea from 1950 to 1959 and then taught at secondary level in Townville for 7 years.In 1965 Bette Hayes was awarded the Townsville Art Prize. She exhibited in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and London in the 1970s.
The earliest auction listing we have for Bette Hayes is in 1975 and in total 31 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 22 (71%) were sold. This year one work has been offered for sale.
Bette Hayes 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 299
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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