Richard Dunn Australia, 1944-2024
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About Richard Dunn
Born in Sydney in 1944, Richard Dunn studied architecture in Sydney, and later, art in Sydney and London. A painter, art teacher and administrator, he was also a contributing editor to 'Rolling Stone' and 'Friends' magazines in London. Much of his work has been related to New York School painting. He has held solo exhibitions since 1972 in Australia and Europe. Dunn was appointed professor, School of Art, University of Sydney in 1990. He passed away in Melbourne on 3 April 2024. His work is represented in several state galleries and in major collections in London and New York
The earliest auction listing we have for Richard Dunn is in 1994 and in total 15 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 6 (40%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $17,182 for Chemnitz No sold by Shapiro Auctioneers in May 2023. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2023. Works by Richard Dunn are held by the Art Gallery of NSW, National Gallery of Victoria and a further eight major public national galleries (see list below).
Richard Dunn 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 391
- Germaine, Max. Artists and Galleries of Australia, Volumes 1 & 2, Third Edition. Craftsman Press, Sydney, 1990. Page 189
- 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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