Born in Melbourne in 1869, Meeson was married to well known artist, George Coates. She studied extensively in Australia and Europe and lived in England for some years. Although an accomplished portrait painter, she is best known for her paintings of the River Thames. Meeson exhibited widely in London, Paris and Australia, and in 1919 became the first Australian woman member of the Royal Institute of Painters.
The total number of works by Dora Meeson offered for sale by auction since 1972 is 217, of which 158 (73%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $84,000 for On A Chelsea Balcony sold by Sotheby's in May 2009. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by Dora Meeson are held by the National Gallery of Victoria, Art Gallery of Western Australia and a further five major public national galleries (see list below).
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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…
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