Auction Results

Prices include buyer's premium.

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November
Sale
32
Auction total
$1,022,880
60% sold by volume
62% sold by value
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Lot 134
$54,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
134

LIN ONUS

(1948 - 1996)
KIUP BULLA GOOKOOP (THREE FROGS)

gouache on paper

27.0 x 63.0 cm

signed lower right: Lin Onus

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $54,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 135
$36,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
135

OWEN YALANDJA

born 1960
YAWK YAWK, 2006

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on carved and shaped hardwood

218.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $36,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 136
$42,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
136

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1926 - 1998)
UNTITLED (MEDICINE AND BUSH TUCKER), 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

65.0 x 29.0 cm

signed verso: mick

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 45,000
Sold for $42,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 137
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
137

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1926 - 1998)
UNTITLED, 1972

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

54.0 x 47.0 cm

inscribed verso: Stuart Art Centre consignment number 19228

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 30,000
Lot 138
$50,400
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
138

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)
JANTERRJI - DOLLY HOLE, 2004

ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on composition board

80.0 x 100.0 cm

signed 'PB' verso
inscribed verso: Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. PB CB 3 2004.23

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 55,000
Sold for $50,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 139
$168,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
139

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
UNTITLED, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

164.0 x 228.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, 'Rodney Gooch' and Mulga Bore Artists cat. 4892

Estimate: 
$140,000 - 180,000
Sold for $168,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 140
$6,600
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
140

SAMUEL WAGBARA

(1928 - 1979)
THREE SPIRIT FIGURES, 1950s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

61.5 x 23.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 141
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
141

OLD NYM DJIMURRGURR

(c.1910 - deceased)
NARMAKKON THE LIGHTNING SPIRIT, 1950s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

50.0 x 41.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Lot 142
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
142

YIRAWALA

(c.1895 - 1976)
KUNAPIPI (SACRED AND SECRET), 1960s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

82.0 x 55.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and cat. Y/4 and 8

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
Lot 143
-
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
143

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

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

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.0 x 270.0 cm

inscribed verso; artist's name and Watiyawanu Artists of Amunturrungu cat. 10-07393

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 70,000
Lot 144
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
144

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)
JOOWARRINGAYIN - DONKEY SPRING DEVIL DREAMING, 2001

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

signed with initials verso: PB
inscribed verso: title and Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. PB 9 2001.120

Estimate: 
$120,000 - 150,000
Lot 145
$138,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
145

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
KAME COLOUR, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 90.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 95I087

Estimate: 
$150,000 - 200,000
Sold for $138,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 146
$144,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
146

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
ALALGURA I, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

147.5 x 122.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 0O05

Estimate: 
$100,000 - 140,000
Sold for $144,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 147
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
147

TOMMY WATSON

born c.1935
WATI KUTJARA, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

110.0 x 160.0 cm

inscribed verso: title, date and size

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 55,000
Lot 148
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
148

TJUMPO TJAPANANGKA

(c.1930 - 2007)
WATI KUTJARRA AT THE WATER SITE OF MAMARA, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 120.0 cm

inscribed verso; artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 967/02

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
Lot 149
$36,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
149

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(c.1930 - 2011)
(i) TWO WOMEN'S TRAVELS TO THE SITE SOUTH OF LAKE MACDONALD, 1998; (ii) TWO WOMEN'S DIGGING FOR WESTERN QUOLL IN THE LAKE MACDONALD AREA, 1998; (iii) TWO WOMEN'S DIGGING FOR WESTERN QUOLL IN THE LAKE MACDONALD AREA, 1998; (iv) TRAVELS OF KUNGKA KUTJARRA

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 61.0 cm; 91.0 x 46.0 cm; two panels 91.0 x 91.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN980440; MN9804175; MN980584; MN200004116

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 45,000 (4)
Sold for $36,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 150
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
150

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA

born c.1943
PITJARA DREAMING (SITE OF TJITERULNGA), 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 182.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RT900309

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
Lot 151
$16,800
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
151

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952
MILMILNGKAN, 2009

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

161.0 x 67.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 18,000
Sold for $16,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 152
Private sale
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
152

MUNGURRAWUY YUNIPINGU

(1907 - 1979)
THE FLOOD, c.1963

natural earth pigments on bark

130.0 x 55.0 cm

Private sale
Lot 153
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
153

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
A CARPETED DESERT, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

211.0 x 121.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 0026

Estimate: 
$90,000 - 120,000
Lot 154
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
154

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 - 1998)
LIGHTNING STORM AT ROSEWOOD, 1991

natural earth pigments with natural binder on canvas

60.0 x 100.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, date and title

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 70,000
Lot 155
Private sale
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
155

JIMMY NGALAKURN

born 1946
LORRKON, 2006

natural earth pigments on hollow log

221.0 x 15.0 cm

Private sale
Lot 156
$13,200
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
156

GULUMBU YUNUPINGU

(c.1945 - 2012)
GAN'YU (STARS), 2004

natural earth pigments on hollow log

240.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 16,000
Sold for $13,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 157
Private sale
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
157

NARRITJIN MAYMURU

(1922 - 1982)
TWO GOANNAS AND TWO SNAKES

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

33.0 x 11.5 cm

Private sale
Lot 158
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
158

DJAWA

(1905 - 1980)
UNTITLED (CEREMONIAL MOKUY FIGURE), c.1960

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

85.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Lot 159
$7,800
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
159

LOFTY BARDAYAL NADJAMERREK

(1926 - 2009)
BARRAMUNDI AND CROCODILE

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

120.0 x 53.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and cat. M34/UAR

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $7,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 160
$5,400
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
160

MICK KUBARKKU

(c.1922 - 2008)
MIMIH SPIRITS

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

94.0 x 51.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, language group 'Gunwinggu', location 'mormega', title and cat. 46/UAL1/1

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 161
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
161

SHANE PICKETT

(1957 - 2010)
MID AFTERNOON WANYARANG COLOURS

synthetic polymer paint and sand on canvas

105.5 x 75.5 cm each

each signed and titled on lower left edge: MEEYAKBA Shane Pickett MID AFTERNOON WANYARANG COLOURS; MEEYAKBA Shane Pickett WANYARANG AFTERNOON COLOURS
each inscribed verso: Indigenart cat. SP264 and SP265

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000 (2)
Lot 162
Private sale
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
162

SYLVIA KANTJUPAI KEN

born 1965
SEVEN SISTERS STORY, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

101.5 x 152.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Tjala Arts cat. 592-10

Private sale
Lot 163
$4,200
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
163

LYDIA BALBAL

born c.1958
UNITLED, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.0 x 137.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, date, size and Short Street Gallery cat. #25004

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 164
$7,200
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
164

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)
DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

196.0 x 101.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 1800-L--SG-1106

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 165
$108,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
165

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
WINTER SEASON, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.0 x 121.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 1V26, commissioned by / DELMORE

Estimate: 
$90,000 - 120,000
Sold for $108,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 166
$45,600
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
166

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
SPRING YAM FLOWERS, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.5 x 90.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Delmore Gallery cat. 92I154

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $45,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 167
$8,400
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
167

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952
BIRLMU (BARRAMUNDI), 2000

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

72.0 x 166.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 168
$8,400
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
168

LONG JACK PHILLIPUS TJAKAMARRA

born c.1932
TWO WOMEN OF PINARIRNYA, 1973

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

79.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 169
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
169

OLD WALTER TJAMPITJINPA

(1912 - 1980)
WATER STORY, 1971

synthetic polymer paint and powder paint on composition board

25.5 x 71.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Stuart Art Centre consignment number 5037

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
Lot 170
$12,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
170

TIM LEURA TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1929 - 1984)
UNTITLED, 1973

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

60.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 171
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
171

JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA

(c.1918 - 2001)
TJIKARI, 1980

synthetic polymer paint on linen

168.0 x 122.0 cm

inscribed verso: Papunya Tula Artists cat. JW800318

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Lot 172
$4,200
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
172

HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1946
WANGKARDU, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 75.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 739/03

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 5,000
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 173
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
173

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

(1921 - 2013)
ARTIST'S COUNTRY WITH HILLS AND CREEKS, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 80.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 752/95

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
Lot 174
$12,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
174

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1920 - 2008)
ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 90.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Watiyawanu Artists cat. WAT 77-06223BW

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 175
$2,400
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
175

JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI

(1940 - 2013)
PUKUKMANI POLES, 2002

natural earth pigments on arches paper

77.0 x 57.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 176
$4,560
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
176

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

(c.1928 - 2003)
UNTITLED, 1996

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on paper

76.0 x 56.0 cm

inscribed verso: Jilamara Arts stamp and cat. P96005

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 177
$6,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
177

GLORIA FLETCHER THANCOUPIE

(1937 - 2011)
EGG, c.1988

slip and stoneware

17.0 cm length

signed on base: Thancoupie

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 178
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
178

ARTIST UNKNOWN (KIMBERLEY)

BOAB TREES, c.1970

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

55.0 x 48.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Lot 179
$1,440
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
179

IGNATIA DJANGHARA

born 1930
WANDJINA

natural earth pigments on bark

58.0 x 26.0 cm (irregular)

inscribed verso with artist's name and cat. PA715/WHHT

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 180
$6,120
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
180

FREDDIE TIMMS

born 1946
SIX MILE, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

80.0 x 100.0 cm

signed verso: F Timms
inscribed verso: artist's name, title and Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. FT 8 2002.144

Estimate: 
$4,500 - 6,500
Sold for $6,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 181
$3,840
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
181

WARLIMPIRRINGA TJAPALTJARRI

born c.1959
WILKINKARRA (LAKE MACKAY), 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

107.0 x 121.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. WT200003130

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 182
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
182

DINI CAMPBELL TJAMPITJINPA

(c.1945 - 2000)
TINGARI AT YUNYUAMA, 1986

synthetic polymer paint on linen

139.0 x 98.5 cm

inscribed verso: Papunya Tula Artists cat. DC860932

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Lot 183
Private sale
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
183

WALANGKURA NAPANANGKA

born c.1946
YIRANGNA, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. WN9908202

Private sale
Lot 184
$9,300
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
184

NINGURA NAPURRULA

born c.1938
UNTITLED, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 122.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula artists cat. NN0702172

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $9,300 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 185
$3,360
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
185

WALANGKURA JACKSON NAPANANGKA

born c.1938
LAKE SITE OF TJUKURLA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. WN0601141

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 186
$4,200
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
186

EILEEN NAPALTJARRI

born 1956
ROCKHOLE AND SOAKAGE WATER SITE OF TJITURRULPA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 91.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. EN0411078

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 187
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
187

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(c.1930 - 2011)
THE ROCKHOLE SITE OF LUPULNGA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 46.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN0606053

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Lot 188
$4,200
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
188

TJUNKIYA NAPALTJARRI

(1927 - 2009)
ROCKHOLE SITE OF UMAR, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 61.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. TN0212063

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 189
$13,200
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
189

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 - 1998)
NGOWADA-MUNY COUNTRY, 1988

natural earth pigments and natural binder on canvas

40.5 x 50.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts cats S-1607 and AP.1754

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $13,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 190
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
190

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
UNTITLED (BODY LINES), 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

85.5 x 56.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and C.R. Gooch cat. 33.694

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Lot 191
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
191

BENJAMIN LANDARA

(1921 - 1985)
UNTITLED, 1976

watercolour on paper

53.0 x 73.0 cm

signed lower left: BENJAMIN LANDARA

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Lot 192
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
192

WALTER EBATARINJA

(1915 - 1968)
MOUNT HERMANNSBERG

watercolour on paper

51.0 x 71.0 cm

signed lower centre: WALTER EBATARINJA

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Lot 193
$3,120
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
193

KAAPA MBITJANA TJAMPITJINPA

(1925 - 1989)
UNTITLED, 1976

watercolour on canvas-board

35.0 x 46.0 cm

signed lower centre: KAAPA

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 194
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
194

OTTO PAREROULTJA

(1914 - 1973)
UNTITLED, 1976

watercolour on paper

27.0 x 37.0 cm

signed lower centre: Otto Pareroultja

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Lot 195
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
195

DUNDIWUY WANAMBI

(1936 - 1996)
WUYAL, THE WILD HONEY ANCESTRAL BEING, 1970

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

134.5 x 50.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Lot 196
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
196

NARRITJIN MAYMURU

(1922 - 1982)
POSSUMS CLIMBING A SACRED CASHEW TREE AT DJARRKPI, c.1967

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

120.0 x 45.0 cm

inscribed verso: cat. E1

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Lot 197
$3,120
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
197

ARTIST UNKNOWN (NORTH EAST ARNHEM LAND)

GROUP OF THREE BIRD SCULPTURES

carved wood with natural earth pigments

varying sizes up to 70.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,000 (3)
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 198
$1,080
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
198

CHARLIE RURRKULA

born c.1935
FISH

wood with natural earth pigments

66.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$600 - 800
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 199
$1,560
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
199

CHARLIE RURRKULA

born c.1935
BROLGA

wood with natural earth pigments

76.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $1,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 200
$6,600
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
200

ARTIST UNKNOWN

SOUTHEASTERN AUSTRALIAN WOOMERA

carved from hardwood, shaft decorated with circular and pecked designs, detailed grip section features carved human and fauna tracks, shiny patina overall

73.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 201
$2,280
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
201

ARTIST UNKNOWN (NEW SOUTH WALES)

CLUB

carved from hardwood, smooth over much of the shaft and striking section, detailed handle decorated with linear etching, shiny patina overall

68.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,280 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 202
-
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
202

ARTIST UNKNOWN (SOUTH AUSTRALIA)

A BOOMERANG CLUB AND A BULBOUS-HEADED CLUB

carved and shaped hardwood, the boomerang of biconvex section with finely pecked zigzag designs on both faces, the club with incised cross hatching on the handle and pecked diagonal patterns on the head

130.0 cm and 64.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000 (2)
Lot 203
$1,800
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
203

ARTIST UNKNOWN (QUEENSLAND)

GULMARI SHIELD

carved and shaped hardwood with synthetic polymer paint

47.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 204
$2,160
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
204

ARTIST UNKNOWN (QUEENSLAND)

A BICORNUAL BASKET

twined and woven lawyer cane

61.0 cm including handle

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 205
$3,360
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
205

ARTIST UNKNOWN (QUEENSLAND)

GROUP OF FOUR BASKETS

twined and woven lawyer cane

varying sizes up to 77.0 cm height including handle

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000 (4)
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 206
-
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
206

ARTIST UNKNOWN (CENTRAL DESERT)

PAIR OF MEN'S CEREMONIAL FEATHERED HAIR PINS

wood, feathers and spinifex resin

30.0 cm and 35.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$600 - 800 (2)
Lot 207
$960
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
207

(PAPUAN GULF, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)

A BIOMA FIGURE

carved wood with red and white pigments

40.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$500 - 700
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 208
$1,560
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
208

(KUKUKUKU PEOPLE, MOROBE PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)

GROUP OF THREE STONE-HEADED CLUBS

wood, stone and woven natural fibre

varying sizes up to 103.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 1,800 (3)
Sold for $1,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 209
-
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
209

(EAST SEPIK PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)

ABELAM MASK

wood with red, black, white and yellow pigments

25.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$450 - 650
Lot 210
$720
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
210

(EAST SEPIK PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)

ABELAM MASK

wood with yellow, white, black, red and blue pigments

35.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$650 - 850
Sold for $720 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 211
$1,920
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
211

(ABELAM, EAST SEPIK PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)

GROUP OF THREE WOVEN YAM MASKS

woven fibre with red, yellow, white and green pigments

varying sizes up to 45.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500 (3)
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 212
$960
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
212

DAYNGNANGGAN

(1892 - deceased)
SEVEN GOANNAS

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

52.0 x 22.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 213
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
213

DAYNGNANGGAN

(1892 - deceased)
TURTLE STORY

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

86.0 x 48.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
Lot 214
-
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
214

MICK WILINGGARR MAGANI

(1920 - 1984)
HUNTING STORY

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

122.0 x 52.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Lot 215
$2,880
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
215

LIN ONUS

(1948 - 1996)
KOI AT SANKEI-EN, 1989

colour screenprint

48.0 x 77.5 cm

signed, dated, titled and numbered below image
edition: 75/99

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 216
$1,020
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
216

THERESA NOWEE NAPALTJARRI

born c.1971
PUNTULJARRPA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.5 x 39.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 562/07

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $1,020 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
Lot 217
$960
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
27 November 2013
217

MAVIS DARKIE

active 2007
MINNA MINNA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.5 x 40.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Warlayirti Artists cat. 746/07

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne