Born in New Zealand in 1917, Rosaleen Norton arrived in Australia as a child. She became known for her murals in cafes in Kings Cross, Sydney. In 1949 she held an exhibition at Melbourne University which was closed by the police; she was charged with obscenity, but acquitted. She has also contributed to 'Smiths Weekly'. She died in 1979 Edit or add to this biography
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| Total number sold | Number with images | Highest price | Recent average price* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | 2 | A$3,290 | N/A |
| Works on Paper | 13 | 4 | A$4,276 | N/A |
| Prints & Graphics | 3 | 1 | A$360 | N/A |
* Calculated on sales over the last three years, where there are a sufficient number of sales over that period.
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