Imre Szigeti Europe, Australia, 1897-1975
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About Imre Szigeti
Born in Hungary in 1897, Szigeti studied in Europe before coming to Australia in 1939. Known in Europe as an illustrator, he continued working with his lively and decorative open-line style in Australia.
The total number of works by Imre Szigeti offered for sale by auction since 1972 is 38, of which 20 (53%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $1,050 for The Old Tribe sold by Geoff K. Gray in November 1981. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2021. Works by Imre Szigeti are held by the Art Gallery of NSW, Queensland Art Gallery and a further two major public national galleries (see list below).
Imre Szigeti 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 933
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 371
- Dictionary of Australian Artists Online, an online resource for biographical data about Australian artists, designers, craftspeople and curators.
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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