Michael Piper Britain, Australia, 1944-.
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About Michael Piper
Born in the UK in 1944, Michael Piper is a self taught artist who arrived in Australia in 1970. In 1974 he began painting, principally miniature Australian landscapes and seascapes in oil on canvas. Since 1986 he has concentrated mainly upon Australian native birds with his first successful exhibition in Adelaide in 1987. His paintings of birds are extremely finely detailed, and he also tries to convey a sense of naturalism, illustrating the beauty of Australia's birds in a natural setting.
The earliest auction listing we have for Michael Piper is in 1986 and in total 26 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 14 (54%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $1,972 for Nature's Harmony sold by Elder Fine Art in May 2022. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2022.
Michael Piper 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 550
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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