Harold (Harry) Pugmire Australia, 1901-71
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About Harry Pugmire
Born in Scarborough, England, in 1902 Harry Pugmire was a painter, picture-framer and gilder. He worked in the Sydney area in the 1940s to the 1970s, and exhibited for the Wynne Prize on four occasions. Being a member of the Royal Art Society, Harry regularly exhibited his works with his contemporary artists including William Dobell, Norman Lindsay, Arthur Boyd and others. He made his living from from the sale of his art works from from the 1960s. He died in Nelson Bay NSW on the 25th April, 1971 aged 69 years.
Our database records art auction sales of works by Harry Pugmire from 1976 and in total 32 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 23 (72%) were sold. No works have been offered for sale this year, and the last sale we have recorded for the artist was in 2017.
Harry Pugmire is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- Campbell, Jean. Australian Watercolour Painters: 1780 to the Present Day. Craftsman House, Sydney, 1989. Page 356
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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