Michael Fitzjames Australia, 1948-.
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About Michael Fitzjames
Born in Melbourne in 1948, Michael Fitzjames was awarded a Diploma of Fine Arts from the University of Tasmania. He was employed by 'The Guardian' in London from 1978 as an illustrator and with the 'National Times' and 'Sydney Morning Herald' from 1990 to 2000 and the Australian Financial Review from 2000 to 2012. He has exhibited his paintings in 25 solo exhibitions between 1969 and 2020 in Hobart, Melbourne and Sydney and in Germany and in numerous group exhibitions.
We have records of art auction sales by Michael Fitzjames from 1989 and in total 39 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 28 (72%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $2,125 for Manhattan IV 1997-1998 sold by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers in May 2023. This year 3 works have been offered for sale.
Michael Fitzjames 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 426
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 219
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
- Australian Prints + Printmaking, a database listing printmaking artists from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region based on the print collection of the National Gallery of Australia.
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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