Gretchen Leschkau Australia, 1874-1958
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About Gretchen Leschkau
Gretchen Leschkau (also known as Gretchen Leschkan) was born in Dresden, Germany in 1874 and studied at Melbourne's National Gallery School from 1897 to 1904. Initially a plein air artist, her work remained influenced by this style. She exhibited with the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors until 1957.
We have records of art auction sales by Gretchen Leschkau from 1979 and in total 19 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 16 (84%) were sold. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2006. Works by Gretchen Leschkau are held by the National Gallery of Victoria.
Gretchen Leschkau is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 334
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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