Bio
Dermont James John Hellier (Australian 1916-2006)
Born in New South Wales Australia 1916, Dermont studied at an early age of nine years under British artist Sarah Kyle in Sydney, he completed further studies at the National Gallery in Melbourne under Charles Wheeler, he also painted regularly with Ernest Buckmaster.
He joined the armed forces in 1942, serving in Australia and New Guinea. During which time he managed to do a number of drawings and paintings and made friends with Henry Hank in Milne Bay 1943, an official war artist at the time. After discharge from the services he continued his studies with Harold Septimus Power, the great horse and animal painter here in Melbourne.
Max Middleton painted Dermont’s wife Jeannie Hellier portrait in 1948. John is best known for his scenic coastal and snow landscapes and for his flower studies Dermont has held many one man exhibitions in the city of Melbourne, country and Interstate centres. In 1966 he went overseas and held a very successful exhibition at Qantas gallery’s West End London, He has also represented in Shepperton, Geelong, Swan Hill, Albury, Bright Gallery, The Queen Mother’s Collection Clearance House London, Sydney and Brisbane gallery’s, Many overseas collections both private and business houses including state and provincial collections
Condition
Image in (Excellent Condition) Frame in (Great Condition) may have some minor Chipping and scratching on frame plus usual wear marks from use and displaying consistent with age see photos as photos play an important role in description of condition – Artwork will be Shipped in a Picture box made by us from Cardboard and Foam packaging to suit the size of your individual Artwork, we will Ship your Artwork within 1-2 working days from sale, send us a message so we can do combined postage where possible and safe to do so THIS may save you money if you buy more than one Artwork Please note that some Artwork cannot be combined because of delicate nature e.g. Delicate Glass fragile items
Most of the art work we sell are of an antique or vintage era and reflect this in condition they are not in new condition unless stipulated we have a scale we use of Excellent Condition: No visible flaws Chips scratches or wear – Great Condition: May have flaws Chips scratches and wear – Good Condition: Does have significant flaws Chips scratches and wear in as found condition
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Postal package 45cm x 38cm x 13cm weight 2kg
NOTE: Display images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual size also there is background reflection in glass at top and bottom of images and is not part of image (compare other photos) any questions or if you need clarification please message or send us an email
