Martin Lewis Australia, United States, 1880-1962
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About Martin Lewis
Born in Castlemaine, Victoria in 1880, Martin Lewis studied with Julian Ashton at the Art Society's School in Sydney. Ashton, a famous painter, was also one of the first Australian artists to take up printmaking. In 1900 he moved to America where he became famous for his bold etchings - principally of city scenes and architectural designs. Lewis visited Japan to gain inspiration for his prints. He also taught his friend, the American realist artist, Edward Hopper, to etch. A touring restrospecive of his work was curated by the Castlemaine Art Gallery in 2002. He died in America in 1962.
The total number of works by Martin Lewis offered for sale by auction since 2003 is 12, of which 12 (100%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $68,660 for Relics (Speakeasy Corner) sold by Swann Auction Galleries in September 2016. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2023. Works by Martin Lewis are held by the Queensland Art Gallery, Art Gallery of NSW and National Gallery of Australia.
Martin Lewis is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- 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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