Auction Results

Prices include buyer's premium.

Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March
Sale
77
Auction total
$2,358,204
86% sold by volume
131% sold by value


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Lot 1
$49,091
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
1

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)
DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen 

137.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 4305-L-SG-0509

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 2
$9,818
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
2

NOŊGIRRŊA MARAWILI

(c.1939 - 2023)
BARATJALA, 2015

natural earth pigments and recycled print toner on eucalyptus bark

74.5 x 44.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 4816-U
bears inscription on label verso: artist’s name and Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 4816-U

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 3
$42,955
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
3

NYAPANYAPA YUNUPIŊU

(c.1945 - 2021)
CIRCLES, 2011

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 

180.0 x 80.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 4039M

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 4
$9,818
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
4

NYAPANYAPA YUNUPIŊU

(c.1945 - 2021)
MAPU, 2014

felt tip pen and white clay pigment on discarded photography paper 

129.0 x 134.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 5
Private sale
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
5

RAMMEY RAMSEY

born c.1935
WARLAWOON COUNTRY, 2006

natural earth pigment with synthetic binder on linen

180.0 x 150.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, W Art Fair and Jirrawun Arts cat. RR 6 2006-77

Private sale
Lot 6
$20,864
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
6

FREDDIE TIMMS

(c.1946 - 2017)
PIPE CREEK CATTLE PLAIN CATTLE CAMP, 2008

ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on Belgian linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, size and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts cat. 375412

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $18,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 7
$331,364
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
7

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
UNTITLED (ENDUNGA), 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 90.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 0H19

Estimate: 
$150,000 – $250,000
Sold for $331,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 8
$110,455
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
8

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
UNTITLED (EMU COUNTRY), 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.0 x 91.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 93A171

Estimate: 
$70,000 – $90,000
Sold for $110,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 9
$49,091
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
9

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952
BULUWANA AT DILEBANG, 2011

natural earth pigments on stringybark (Eucalyptus tetradonta)

185.0 x 65.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 2169-11
bears inscription on label verso: artist's name, subject, medium, size, language group and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 2169-11

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 10
$34,364
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
10

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952
UNTITLED (LORRKON), 2005

natural earth pigments and synthetic binders on hollow log

247.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 11
$73,636
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
11

TOMMY MCRAE

(c.1836 - 1901)
WAR DANCE, 1900

pen and ink on paper

24.5 x 31.0 cm

bears inscription and date verso: R Kilborn / 1900

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 12
$245,455
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
12

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

(c.1936 - 2002)
CHRISTMAS AT OLD ROPER RIVER MISSION, 1995 - 96

synthetic polymer paint on cotton duck

129.0 x 257.5 cm

signed lower left: Ginger Riley
bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK3306

Estimate: 
$80,000 – $120,000
Sold for $245,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 13
$46,636
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
13

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)
DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 101.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium, Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 5986-L-SG-0610 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK18615

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 14
$58,909
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
14

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)
MY FATHER'S COUNTRY / THUNDI BIG RIVER, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

196.5 x 100.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, medium, Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 3072-L-SG-0308 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK19836

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 15
$24,545
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
15

FRED GRANT

born 1946
TJALTU, 2017

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

199.0 x 228.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date and Spinifex Arts Project cat. 17-307

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 16
$14,727
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
16

NELLIE STEWART

(c.1938 - 2012)
MINYMA KUTJARA, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

200.0 x 200.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date and Tjungu Palya Artists cat. TPNS11175

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $16,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 17
-
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
17

JIMMY BAKER

(c.1915 - 2010)
KATATJITA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

201.5 x 115.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, community, date and Tjungu Palya Artists cat. 07480

Estimate: 
$14,000 – $18,000
Lot 18
$29,455
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
18

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1920 - 2008)
ROCKHOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 121.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Watiyawanu Artists cat. 03-07-253

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 19
$58,909
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
19

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)
DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen 

197.0 x 101.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 1246–L–SG–0506

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 20
$42,955
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
20

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)
MY FATHER’S COUNTRY, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

198.0 x 101.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium, Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 4556-L-SG-0709 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK15350

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 21
$24,545
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
21

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)

(c.1935 - 2002)
BODY MARKS, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

140.0 x 60.5 cm (each)
140.0 x 121.0 cm (overall)

i. bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, size and Karen Brown Gallery cat. KB0300
ii. bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, size and Karen Brown Gallery cat. KB0304

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000 (2)
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 22
$68,727
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
22

ANGELINA NGALE APWERL (PWERLE)

born c.1946
ANOOKITJA (BUSH PLUM), 2019

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 121.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 19J015

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $68,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 23
$79,773
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
23

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
UNTITLED, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 90.0 cm

signed verso: Emily
bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 94C038A 

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 24
$58,909
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
24

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
UNTITLED (ALHALKERE COUNTRY), 1993

synthetic polymer painting on canvas

121.5 x 90.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 93F068

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 25
$22,091
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
25

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(c.1930 - 2011)
UNTITLED, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

122.5 x 92.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN0701158

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 26
$14,727
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
26

NAATA NUNGURRAYI

(1932 - 2021)
MARRAPINTI, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. NN0409127

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $18,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 27
Private sale
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
27

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

(c.1936 - 2002)
LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

188.0 x 196.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK3314

Private sale
Lot 28
$81,000
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
28

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 - 1959)
RANGES WEST SIMPSONS GAP

watercolour and pencil on paper

34.0 x 51.0 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
signed and inscribed with title verso: Ranges West Simpsons Gap / Albert Namatjira

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $81,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 29
$42,955
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
29

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 - 1959)
RANGES NEAR JAY CREEK, c.1950

watercolour and pencil on paper

25.0 x 35.0 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
signed and inscribed with title verso: Ranges Near Jay Creek / Albert Namatjira

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 30
$73,636
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
30

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 - 1959)
GHOST GUMS, NORTH MACDONNELL RANGES

watercolour and pencil on paper

28.5 x 38.5 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
signed and inscribed with title verso: North Mc Donnells' / Albert Namatjira

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 31
$58,909
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
31

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 - 1959)
SOUTH RANGES FROM JAY CREEK, c.1951

watercolour and pencil on paper

31.0 x 48.0 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
signed and inscribed with title verso: South Ranges from Jay Creek / Albert Namatjira

Estimate: 
$28,000 – $35,000
Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 32
$39,273
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
32

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 - 1959)
UNTITLED (CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE), c.1951

watercolour and pencil on paper on card 

24.5 x 36.0 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 33
$73,636
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
33

MICHAEL COOK

born 1968
NATURES MORTES, 2021

suite of 8 inkjet prints on canvas

140.0 x 200.0 cm (each)

edition: 3/3

each signed, numbered and inscribed with title on artist’s stamped label verso

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000 (8)
Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 34
$12,273
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
34

DARREN SIWES

born 1968
BRONZE GIRL, SILVER GIRL, GOLD GIRL, 2008

suite of 3 Type C prints on Kodak Endura Metallic paper

90.0 x 120.0 cm (each)

edition: 7/10

each signed on gallery label verso: D Siwes
each bears inscription on gallery label verso: artist's name, title, date, edition, medium and size

from the OZ OMNIUM REX ET REGINA series

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000 (3)
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 35
$108,000
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
35

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
ALAGURA LANDSCAPE I, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.0 x 150.0cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 94A042

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $108,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 36
-
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
36

KITTY KANTILLA (KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU)

(c.1928 - 2003)
UNTITLED, 2000

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

100.5 x 81.0 cm

bears inscription and stamp verso: artist’s name and Jilamara Arts cat. 140-00

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Lot 37
Private sale
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
37

DEAF TOMMY MUNGATOPI

(1923 - 1985)
CORAL, c.1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

62.0 x 38.5 cm (irregular)

Private sale
Lot 38
$20,864
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
38

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

(c.1921 - 2013)
MINDIKI KARU, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 75.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size, Warlayirti Artists cat. 131/02 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK7701

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 39
$18,409
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
39

ELIZABETH NYUMI NUNGURRAYI

(1947 - 2019)
PARWALLA, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.5 x 150.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti artist’s cat. 1009/03 

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $18,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 40
-
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
40

FREDDY WEST TJAKAMARRA

(1935 - 1994)
TINGARRI AT KAMPANGUTJANANYA, 1978

synthetic polymer paint on linen

171.5 x 100.5 cm

bears inscription verso: Papunya Tula Artists cat. FW781104

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Lot 41
$19,636
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
41

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA

(c.1943 - 2023)
WALUNGURRU, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 90.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RT1108008

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 42
$9,818
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
42

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)
UNTITLED, 2004

gouache on crescent board

50.5 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. PB WB 3 2004.198

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 43
$12,273
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
43

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)
UNTITLED, 2004

gouache on crescent board

50.5 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. PB WB 3 2004.181

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 44
-
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
44

FREDDIE TIMMS

(c.1946 - 2017)
UNTITLED, 2008

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on linen

130.0 x 130.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, Jirrawun Arts cat. FT2008-07-316 and cat. JA153/08

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Lot 45
$8,591
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
45

BILLY THOMAS JOONGOORRA

(c.1920 - 2012)
WATERHOLES AND SANDHILLS IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

100.0 x 80.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, size and Red Rock Art cat. KP1661

Estimate: 
$7,000 – $9,000
Sold for $8,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 46
$46,636
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
46

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 - 1998)
TEXAS DOWNS COUNTRY - GOWARRI, 1989

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

60.0 x 105.0 cm

bears inscription verso: 1989 and cat. ABOP397

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 47
$5,523
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
47

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN

(c.1934 - 2009)
PURKITJI, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

90.0 x 60.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 652/06 

Estimate: 
$3,000 – $4,000
Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 48
Private sale
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
48

WAKARTU CORY SURPRISE

(c.1929 - 2011)
UNTITLED, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

117.0 x 117.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Mangkaja Arts cat. 549/10

Private sale
Lot 49
$5,523
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
49

HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1946
UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 100.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size, Warlayirti Artists cat. 98/04 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK11958

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 50
$12,273
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
50

ELIZABETH NYUMI NUNGURRAYI

(1947 - 2019)
PARWALLA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.5 x 100.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 823/04

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $15,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 51
$17,182
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
51

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(c.1930 - 2011)
KUNGKA KUTJURRA, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

107.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN0104123

Estimate: 
$14,000 – $18,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 52
$14,727
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
52

LORNA NAPANANGKA

born 1961
UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. LN0404179

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 53
$6,136
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
53

ELIZABETH MARKS NAKAMARRA

born 1959
UNTITLED, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 122.0 cm

bears incription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. EM0209082

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $7,000
Sold for $6,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 54
$6,136
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
54

YVONNE KOOLMATRIE

born 1944
YABBY TRAP, 2008

woven sedge rushes

46.0 x 55.0 x 72.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $7,000
Sold for $6,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 55
$13,500
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
55

OWEN YALANDJA

born 1960
YAWK YAWK, 2008

ochre and pigments with PVA fixative on carved kurrajong

210.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $7,000
Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 56
$6,136
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
56

YIRAWALA

(c.1895 - 1976)
EMU, c.1968

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

32.0 x 73.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, location and language group
bears inscription verso: FROM / BILL DONELLY / TO / KEN / ... OF / BUINDIYARA

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
Sold for $6,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 57
$22,091
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
57

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952
MARDAYIN AT KAKODBEBULDI, 2002

natural earth pigments on stringybark (Eucalyptus tetradonta)

99.0 x 55.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on label verso: artist's name, medium, size, language group and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 6349-02

Estimate: 
$14,000 – $18,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 58
$7,364
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
58

NAMERREDJE GUYMALA

(1926 - 1978)
NGALYOD AND FEMALE SPIRIT NGALKUNBURRIYA, c.1972

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

84.0 x 56.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: cat. E.78

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $9,000
Sold for $7,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 59
$18,409
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
59

NARRITJIN MAYMURU

(1922 - 1981)
GUWAK, MARNGU AND BIYAY AT DJARRAKPI, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

40.0 x 9.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,000 – $4,000
Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 60
-
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
60

JAN BILLYCAN (DJAN NAMUNDIE)

(c.1930 - 2015)
UNTITLED, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

70.0 x 55.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 3322

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Lot 61
$5,523
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
61

LAWRENCE PENNINGTON

born 1934
MITUNA, 2021

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

76.0 x 62.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date and Spinifex Arts Project cat. 21-104

Estimate: 
$3,000 – $4,000
Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 62
$29,455
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
62

BILLY STOCKMAN TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1927 - 2015)
YAM DREAMING, 1971

poster paint with PVA Bondcrete glue on fruit box end

28.5 x 28.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 63
$8,591
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
63

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA

(c.1943 - 2023)
TJANPANLAKANYA ROCKHOLE, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

137.0 x 60.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RT950164

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $7,000
Sold for $8,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 64
$6,136
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
64

BRANDY TJUNGURRAYI

(1927 - 2012)
UNTITLED, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. BT9810106

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $7,000
Sold for $6,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 65
$13,500
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
65

KAAPA TJAMPITJINPA

(c.1926 - 1989)
WATER DREAMING AT MIKANTJI, 1983

synthetic polymer paint on linen

100.5 x 61.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Papunya Tula Artists cat. K830403

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne
Lot 66
$12,273
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2024
66

WILLY TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1930
TALI, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

168.0 x 45.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Artists cat. WT0102072

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $7,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 77 - 26 March 2024, Melbourne