Clem Abbott Australia (Aboriginal), 1939-89
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About Clem Abbott
Born in 1939 Clem Abbott is a member of the Hermannsburg school of aboriginal artists. His work is in the style of Albert Namatjira and his followers.
The total number of works by Clem Abbott offered for sale by auction since 1980 is 154, of which 108 (70%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $1,920 for Aranda Landscape sold by Deutscher and Hackett in October 2010. This year 2 works have been offered for sale. Works by Clem Abbott are held by the Art Gallery of South Australia.
Clem Abbott 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 1
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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