William Rutledge Australia, 1924-93
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About William Rutledge
William Rutledge was born in Sydney in 1921. After five years at Sydney State Conservatorium of Music, and one year of organ study, he entered Sydney University to study law. He then decided to run parallel careers, one in music and one in painting. He achieved the highest recognition in both. As an internationally acclaimed conductor, he conducted the best orchestras in the world and in painting. he has exhibited in the finest galleries, in Europe and in Australia. He lived in Switzerland from 1980.
The earliest auction listing we have for William Rutledge is in 1985 and in total 28 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 16 (57%) were sold. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2022.
William Rutledge 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 851
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 594
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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