Rhoda Elsie Boissevain Britain, Australia, 1918-99
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About Rhoda Elsie Boissevain
Born in England in 1918, Rhoda Boissevain, was the first wife of British and Australian artist William (Wim) Boissevain and they came to Australia in 1947. She is known for her portrait paintings, frequently of women and children. In 1960 she was runner-up in the Rubinstein Prize for portraiture and in 1963 she was a finalist in the Art Gallery of NSW Archibald Prize for a portrait of Dr. Bronek Stein. She also taught at Perth Technical College in the 1960s.
Our database records art auction sales of works by Rhoda Boissevain from 1988 and in total 11 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 6 (55%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $1,540 for Still Life sold by GFL Fine Art in May 2002. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2023.
Rhoda Elsie Boissevain 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 64
- Germaine, Max. A Dictionary of Women Artists of Australia. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1991. Page 40
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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