F. J. (John) Beeman Australia, 1926-.
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About John Beeman
John Beeman was born in Sydney in 1926. After completing service in World War II, he enrolled at the Julian Ashton's art school in Sydney in 1945 then commenced working at the Australian Museum in 1949. He received a grant in 1950 to attend London University to study painting and drawing at the Slade School of Fine Art, and art restoration and art material chemistry at the Courtauld Institute. London and in Europe. He returned to Australia in 1952 and continued employment with the museum until 1969, when he took up a position with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. During his working life, he painted whenever time permitted, and in 1979 retired to become a full time artist. A traditional figurative painter, he uses oil paint on traditional gesso panels. He has won a number of awards in New South Wales for his work.
The earliest auction listing we have for F. J. (John) Beeman is in 1984 and in total 14 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 11 (79%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $1,800 for Geebung Polo Club sold by Leonard Joel in June 2009. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2023.
John Beeman 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 46
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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