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Thelma Clune (Thelma Cecily Smith) was born on 11 March, 1900 in Kings Cross, New South Wales, is an Australian sculptor, painter, patron of the arts and gallery owner. Discover Thelma Clune's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 92 years old?
| Popular As |
Thelma Cecily Smith |
| Occupation |
Art curator, artist |
| Age |
92 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
11 March 1900 |
| Birthday |
11 March |
| Birthplace |
Kings Cross, New South Wales |
| Date of death |
6 September, 1992 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
Australia
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Thelma Clune Height, Weight & Measurements
At 92 years old, Thelma Clune height not available right now. We will update Thelma Clune's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Thelma Clune's Husband?
Her husband is Frank Clune
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Frank Clune |
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Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Thelma Clune Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Thelma Clune worth at the age of 92 years old? Thelma Clune’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. She is from Australia. We have estimated Thelma Clune's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
Thelma Cecily Clune (11 March 1900 – 6 September 1992) was an Australian sculptor, painter, patron of the arts and gallery owner.
Thelma Cecily Smith was born in Kings Cross in 1900 and she later moved with her family to Yarramalong.
Clune attended school at St Mary's and studied shorthand and typing.
Clune studied sculpture under Lyndon Dadswell at East Sydney Technical College.
She produced sculptural works in stone and metal.
On 9 May 1923 Thelma Cecily Smith married Frank Clune, the Australian author and popular historian.
They had two sons, Anthony Patrick (1930–2002) and Terry Michael (born 1932).
Clune began painting in the 1940s, working in oils, and later produced collages on paper.
In the 1940s, Thelma and Frank Clune opened an art gallery in Kings Cross.
Dobell's 1946 portrait of Thelma Clune is held by the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
In the 1950s and 1960s, with their younger son Terry Clune, they ran the Terry Clune Art Gallery on Macleay Street in Potts Point.
The Clunes also provided accommodation to artists in a building adjacent to the gallery, and in their home.
The Macleay Street building later became the home of artist Martin Sharp and became known as the Sydney landmark the "Yellow House".
Thelma and Frank Clune were patrons and friends of many significant Australian artists, including William Dobell.
She held her first solo exhibition, "Collages and Sculptures", in 1979 at the Hogarth Galleries in Paddington.
Clune appeared in her husband Frank Clune's newspaper columns as the character "Brown Eyes".
Susan Rothwell's bronze sculpture of Thelma Clune was a finalist in the 1984 Archibald Prize.
In 1988 Thelma Clune was appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the visual arts.
She was later appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to the arts.
