John H. Balmain Australia, 1923-2000
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About John H. Balmain
Born in Cooma, New South Wales in 1923, John Balmain served in the armed forces during World War II. After the war he studied for a science degree at university but withdrew in 1947 to study art under Max Meldrum, over time establishing himself as a professional artist and teacher.
The total number of works by John Balmain offered for sale by auction since 1979 is 37, of which 19 (51%) were sold. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2022. Works by John Balmain are held by the Ian Potter Museum of Art.
John H. Balmain 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 32
- 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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