17 - Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art

Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art
Melbourne
-
6 October 2010
1

Timothy Cook

STAR AND MOON, 2005

natural earth pigments on canvas

150.0 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-5,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
2

Artist Unknown (Bathurst and Melville Islands)

AN EARLY AND FINE PUKUMANI POLE, 1960S

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

195.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$10,000-15,000
3

Mick Aruni Illortamini

CEREMONIAL FIGURE AND BIRD, 1960S

natural earth pigments and natural binders on carved ironwood

153.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
4

Enraeld Djulabinyana Munkara

PURUKAPALI, c.1955

natural earth pigments and natural binders on carved ironwood

60.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$20,000-30,000
Sold for $21,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
5

Jan Billycan

KIRRIWIRRI, 2008

synthetic polymer and natural earth pigments on linen

106.5 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000-7,000
Sold for $5,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
6

Donald Moko

UNTITLED, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

167.5 x 111.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000-8,000
7

Daniel Walbidi

(I) ILYARA, 2008 (II) KIRRIWIRRI, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas inscribed verso: artist's name, date, medium, size, Short Street Gallery cat. #24334, Short Street Gallery cat. 24333

60.0 x 60.0 cm (2)

Estimate: 
$6,000-8,000 (2)
Sold for $15,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
8

Pauline Sunfly Nangala

WILKINKARRA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.5 x 75.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000-15,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
9

Boxer Milner Tjampitjin

KITJINGARRA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 74.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000-15,000
10

Samuel Namunjdja

GUNGURA, 2005

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on eucalyptus bark

178.0 x 66.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$10,000-15,000
11

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

LORRKON, 2008

natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on hollow log

164.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$14,000 – 18,000
12

Galwu

MORNING STAR CEREMONY, c.1963

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

87.0 x 48.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$6,000-8,000
13

Mawalan Marika

UNTITLED (TURTLE STORY), c.1963

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

140.0 x 62.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
Sold for $9,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
14

Emily Kame Kngwarreye

AWELYE, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

30.5 x 45.0 cm each

Estimate: 
$18,000-25,000 (3)
Sold for $25,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
15

Emily Kame Kngwarreye

OOROOTERNA, WILD FRUITS, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

121.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000-60,000
Sold for $72,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
16

Emily Kame Kngwarreye

ALALGURA COUNTRY, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

153.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$150,000-200,000
Sold for $180,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
17

Ginger Riley Munduwalawala

LIMMEN BIGHT - MY MOTHER'S COUNTRY, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on linen

149.0 x 144.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000-40,000
18

Paddy Bedford

JACK AMBLE BORE, 2004

natural earth pigments on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$70,000-90,000
Sold for $84,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
19

Anatjari No. III Tjakamarra

UNTITLED, c.1972

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

54.0 x 49.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$40,000-60,000
Sold for $42,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
20

Don Ellis Tjapanangka

(INITIATION CEREMONY), c.1972

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

91.0 x 46.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000-15,000
21

Elizabeth Nyumi Nungurrayi

PARWALLA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

179.5 x 119.5 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000-20,000
Sold for $14,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
22

Lucy Yukenbarri Napanangka

MARPA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

180.5 x 119.5 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000-30,000
Sold for $22,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
23

Eubena Nampitjin

KINYU, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

179.5 x 149.5 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000-70,000
Sold for $60,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
24

Rover Thomas (Joolama)

LAKE ARGYLE, 1994

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

90.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000-70,000
25

Rover Thomas (Joolama)

SUGAR BAG HILL (ILULUNJA), c.1986

natural earth pigments and natural binder on plywood

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$80,000 - 120,000
26

Emily Kame Kngwarreye

AWELYE, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

228.0 x 129.0 cm

Estimate: 
$260,000-320,000
27

Queenie McKenzie Nakarra

TEXAS DOWNS (TRIPTYCH), 1998 (i) BOW RIVER COUNTRY (ii) v (iii) ) MOORNDOO HILLS

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

180.5 x 100.5 cm each
180.5 x 301.5 cm overall

Estimate: 
$120,000-150,000 (3)
28

Rover Thomas (Joolama)

KUNUNURRA BRIDGE, 1986

natural earth pigments and natural binder on canvas

90.0 x 180.0 cm

Estimate: 
$420,000-480,000
29

Artist Unknown (Groote Eylandt)

CYCADS, LATE 1950S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

43.5 x 25.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,200-1,500
30

Artist Unknown (Groote Eylandt)

STINGRAYS, 1950S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

52.5 x 27.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,500-3,500
Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
31

Artist Unknown (Groote Eylandt)

IMORAKA (THE GREEN TURTLE), LATE 1950S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

39.0 x 23.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,600-1,800
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
32

Artist Unknown (Groote Eylandt)

NORTH WEST WIND (BARA), 1950S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

34.0 x 27.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,600-1,800
Sold for $2,280 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
33

Artist Unknown (Groote Eylandt)

FOUR PILLARS, 1950S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

40.0 x 25.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,500-3,500
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
34

Artist Unknown (Groote Eylandt)

HAMMERHEAD AND LAND, 1950S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

39.0 x 26.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
35

Janangoo Butcher Cherel

NGANWAYA II, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 71.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000-18,000
Sold for $16,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
36

Milliga Napaltjarri

ARTIST'S COUNTRY, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 61.5 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000-30,000
Sold for $24,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
37

Emily Kame Kngwarreye

BODY STRIPES, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

38.5 x 31.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000-8,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
38

Emily Kame Kngwarreye

UNTITLED, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000-60,000
Sold for $40,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
39

Ningura Napurrula

WIRRULNGA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 62.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500-3,500
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
40

Pantjiya Nungurrayi

WOMEN'S CEREMONIES AT KUNGKIYUNTI, WEST OF HAASTS BLUFF, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
41

Ningura Napurrula

ROCKHOLE SITE OF WIRRULNGA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000-12,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
42

WALANGKURA NAPANANGKA

UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

181.5 x 242.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
43

Brook Andrew

THE ISLAND IV, 2008

mixed media on Belgian linen

250.0 x 300.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000-40,000
44

Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri

MARNPI, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 183.0 cm

Estimate: 
$55,000-75,000
45

George Ward Tjungurrayi

NYUMPU, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 182.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000-18,000
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
46

Willy Tjungurrayi

UNTITLED, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 183.0 cm

Estimate: 
$28,000-35,000
47

Joseph Jurra Tjapaltjarri

SOAKAGE WATER SITE OF KGATJAPIRRITJI, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.5 x 151.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000-12,000
48

Bobby West Tjupurrula

UNTITLED, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 121.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
49

George Ward Tjungurrayi

TINGARI AT KARRKURRITINYTJA (LAKE MACDONALD), 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 243.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000-30,000
Sold for $21,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
50

Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri

ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 269.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000-70,000
Sold for $57,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
51

Freddie Timms

SALLY MALAY, 2007

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

122.0 x 135.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000-15,000
Sold for $14,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
52

Rammey Ramsey

UNTITLED, 2004

natural earth pigments on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000-15,000
Sold for $16,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
53

Paddy Bedford

MENDOOWOORRJI - MEDICINE POCKET, 2001

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

Private sale
54

Artist Unknown (Western Arnhem Land)

THREE FISH, c.1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

45.5 x 30.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,800-2,400
Sold for $2,280 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
55

Peter Marralwanga

EMU

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

58.5 x 37.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500-2,500
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
56

Artist Unknown (Western Arnhem Land)

BIRD, 1950S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

24.5 x 47.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,400-1,800
57

Mick Kubarkku

GINGA, 1998

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

105.5 x 37.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000
58

Peter Marralwanga

BORLUNG THE RAINBOW SERPENT

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

105.0 x 71.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$10,000-15,000
59

Jimmy Galereya

YINGARNA, c.1989

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

154.0 x 61.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000-8,000
Sold for $11,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
60

Jimmy Njiminjuma

UNTITLED

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on Arches paper

105.0 x 75.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,800-3,500
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
61

Micky Durrng

LORRKONS, 1990S

natural earth pigments on hollow logs

257.0 and 235.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000 (2)
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
62

Artist Unknown (Central Arnhem Land)

LORRKON, 1990S

natural earth pigments on hollow log

217.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
63

John Mawurndjul

MIMIH, 2001

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

233.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$9,000-12,000
Sold for $9,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
64

Ningie Nangala

WINTURLKA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
65

Boxer Milner Tjampitjin

PURKITJI, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
66

Lucy Yukenbarri Napanangka

KANANA, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000-8,000
67

Elizabeth Nyumi Nungurrayi

PARWALLA, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 79.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
68

Nancy Naninurra

UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

98.5 x 50.5 cm

Estimate: 
$600-1,000
Sold for $576 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
69

Nancy Naninurra

DJANKA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.5 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000-1,500
Sold for $1,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
70

Christine Yukenbarri Nakamarra

UNTITLED, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

80.0 x 30.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000-2,000
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
71

Eubena Nampitjin

UNTITLED, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000-9,000
72

Eubena Nampitjin

WILLTJARPA, NEAR THE CANNING STOCK ROUTE, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
73

Fred Grant

UKADATJARA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

136.0 x 104.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,400-4,200
74

Jerome Anderson

IKARNINGKA

synthetic polymer paint on linen

128.5 x 133.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
75

Kuntjil Cooper

UNTITLED, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

147.0 x 184.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000-15,000
76

Janangoo Butcher Cherel

YIMIRNARRA COUNTRY IV, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on paper

76.0 x 56.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-5,000
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
77

Janangoo Butcher Cherel

BUSH FRUIT, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on paper

65.5 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000
78

Pijaju Peter Skipper

UNTITLED, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 76.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
79

Jukuja Dolly Snell

JIRTIRR, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on Arches paper

77.0 x 112.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
80

Mawukura Jimmy Nerimah

MULURR MULURR, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

65.0 x 75.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000
81

Jean Baptiste Apuatimi

UNTITLED, 2002

natural earth pigments on canvas

200.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
Sold for $13,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
82

Attributed to Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla)

CEREMONIAL FIGURE

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped ironwood

91.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
Sold for $9,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
83

Lena Nyadbi

JIMBALA COUNTRY(SPEARHEADS), 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

100.0 x 140.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
Sold for $9,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
84

Lena Nyadbi

JIMBALA COUNTRY (SPEARHEADS), 1999

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

100.0 x 140.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
85

Hector Chundaloo Jandany (and Others)

17 DANCE BOARDS AND TWO MASKS RELATING TO THE GURIRR GURIRR (KRILL KRILL) CYCLE

Dance Boards: natural earth pigments on plywood
Masks: natural earth pigments on cardboard

various sizes

Estimate: 
$120,000-150,000 (19)
86

Queenie McKenzie Nakarra

OLD TEXAS STATION, c.1995

natural earth pigments on canvas

91.0 x 118.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000-20,000
Sold for $15,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
87

Freddie Timms

LAKE ARGYLE

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

160.0 x 200.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000-35,000
88

Tiger Moore

MAROUTA YOORLGOORN SPRING

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on composition board

51.5 x 71.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
89

Queenie McKenzie Nakarra

BOW RIVER COUNTRY, 1996

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

60.0 x 89.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
90

Rover Thomas (Joolama)

MOON AND COMET, 1996

natural earth pigments on canvas

91.5 x 71.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000-30,000
Sold for $21,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
91

Samson Bonson

MIMIH SPIRIT, 2008

kurrajong with natural earth pigments and PVC fixative

220.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
92

Samson Bonson

MIMIH SPIRIT, 2007

kurrajong with natural earth pigments and PVC fixative

255.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
Sold for $2,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
93

Samson Bonson

MIMIH SPIRIT, 2008

kurrajong with natural earth pigments and PVC fixative

224.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,800-2,400
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
94

James Iyuna

MIMIH SPIRIT, 2002

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped wood

231.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,400-1,800
Sold for $1,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
95

Crusoe Guningbal

MIMIH SPIRIT

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped hardwood

140.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,800-3,200
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
96

Lena Yarinkura

ECHIDNA

bronze with wooden spines

35.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
97

Anniebell Marrngamarrnga

YAWK YAWK

woven pandanus fibre dyed with natural pigments

162.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,800-2,400
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
98

Artist Unknown (Central Desert)

UNTITLED

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

43.0 x 57.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
99

Artefacts and Carvings

A FIGHTING BOOMERANG

of gently curving form, the convex face engraved with fine linear striations and motifs, the reverse of plain slightly convex form, old shiny patina

85.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
100

Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula

UNTITLED, c.1980

synthetic polymer paint on canvas on board

41.0 x 51.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
101

Artefacts and Carvings

A BOOMERANG

carved and shaped hardwood with traces of natural earth pigments

66.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,400-1,600
Sold for $1,680 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
102

Ken Thaiday Snr

BEIZAM, SHARK DANCE MASK, c.1992

plywood, PVC, aluminium, enamel paint, rope and tigers eye shell opercula

91.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$10,000-15,000
103

Artefacts and Carvings

A BICORNUAL BASKET

split and woven lawyer cane

76.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000-5,000
104

Malaluba Gumana

GARRIMALA MALIRRI, 2007

natural pigments on hollow logs

256.0, 267.0 and 292.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000 (3)
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
105

Malaluba Gumana

DHATAM AT GARRIMALA, 2008

natural earth pigments on bark

130.5 x 52.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-5,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
106

Ralwurrandji Wanambi

BAMURRUNNU, 2005

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

233.0 x 75.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$6,000-8,000
107

Ray James Tjangala

TINGARI CYCLE AT YUNALA, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-5,000
108

Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri

ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.5 x 46.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
109

Fred Ward Tjungurrayi

UNTITLED, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 151.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000-15,000
110

Harry Tjutjuna

NGAYUKU NGURA (MY BIRTHPLACE)

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,200-4,200
111

Kuntjiriya Mick

WALTJA WALTJANA, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

108.5 x 54.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000
112

Iyawi Wikilyiri

PUKARA, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

93.5 x 119.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
113

Maringka Baker

ANGMANGA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

92.0 x 64.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
114

Jimmy Baker

KALAYA TJUKURPA, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

135.5 x 85.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000-18,000
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
115

Angelina Ngale Apwerl (Pwerle)

(MOSQUITO BORE) PLUM STORY, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.5 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
116

Kweyetwemp (Kathleen) Petyarre

SANDHILLS IN ANUNGRA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

134.0 x 178.0 cm

Estimate: 
$9,000-12,000
117

Angelina Ngale Apwerl (Pwerle)

Plum Dreaming, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

183.0 x 183.0

Estimate: 
$10,000 - $15,000
Sold for $17,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
118

Rosella Namok

YIIPAY AND KUNGKAY CALM WEATHER, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

127.0 x 177.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000-14,000
119

Fiona Omeenyo

BIG FAMILY, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

190.0 x 329.0 cm

Estimate: 
$14,000-18,000
120

Alice Nampitjinpa

TALI AT TALAALPI, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

87.0 x 116.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000-7,000
121

Alice Nampitjinpa

MALURI (SWAMP) ILPPILI TREE, ROAD TO KIWIRRKURA, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.0 x 183.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
122

Long Tom Tjapanangka

ANYALI RANGE, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.5 x 183.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000-14,000
123

Lucy Yukenbarri Napanangka

NGULANPA, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 85.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
124

Lucy Yukenbarri Napanangka

YANULLI SOAK, KIWIKURRA IN THE SANDY DESERT, WA, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 79.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000-7,000
125

Elizabeth Nyumi Nungurrayi

PARWALLA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.5 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
126

Mick Jawalji Jangala

(i) MOWANEY, 2002 (ii) DARRANINJUWA, 2002

natural earth pigments on canvas

45.0 x 60.0 cm (2)

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000 (2)
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
127

Hector Chundaloo Jandany

NGARRGOOROON COUNTRY, 2001

natural earth pigments on canvas

45.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500-2,000
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
128

Hector Chundaloo Jandany

NGARRGOOROON COUNTRY, 2001

natural earth pigments on canvas

60.5 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000-2,500
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
129

Jack Britten (Joolama)

BLACK HILLS, ROAD TO FROG HOLLOW, 2001

natural earth pigments on canvas

60.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
130

Mabel Juli

KARRGIN NGARRANGKARNI - MOON DREAMING, 2002

natural earth pigments on canvas

100.0 x 140.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-5,000
Sold for $5,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
131

Rover Thomas (Joolama)

THE MILKY WAY, 1996

etching

33.0 x 49.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,400-3,200
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
132

Paddy Carlton

LIGHTNING DREAMING - BOOLOOBOOLOOBI, 1995

sugarlift etching with aquatint

49.5 x 96.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,600-3,600
133

Patrick Mung Mung

RED BUTTE - TEXAS COUNTRY, 2003

natural earth pigments on linen

90.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
134

Freddie Timms

UNTITLED, 1991

natural earth pigments on canvas

64.5 x 112.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
135

Djambu (Sambo) Barra Barra

THE BROLGAS MARCH, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

167.5 x 300.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000-7,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
136

Barney Ellaga

LULGU LULGU

synthetic polymer paint on linen

174.0 x 238.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000-4,000
Sold for $6,720 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
137

Ginger Riley Munduwalawala

UNTITLED, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on Arches paper

56.5 x 74.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000-8,000
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
138

Buranday

BANUMBIR, THE ANCESTRAL CREATOR, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

85.0 x 46.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
139

George Milpurrurru

FLYING FOXES, c.1980

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

100.0 x 40.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500-3,500
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
140

England Bangala

(RAINBOW SERPENT)

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

155.0 x 59.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
141

Dhawadanygulili

BIRRIKUDA CEREMONY, 1961

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

95.5 x 42.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,600-4,800
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
142

David Murruwardda

ECHIDNA, TURTLES AND WATERLILY, 1997

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

182.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-5,000
143

Mick Kubarkku

FISH

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

46.5 x 104.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
144

Bobby Barrdjaray Nganjmira

(FISH), 1960S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

30.0 x 74.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,400-1,800
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
145

Bobby Barrdjaray Nganjmira

UNTITLED, 1960S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

74.0 x 30.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,400-1,800
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
146

Mawalan Marika

SACRED STORY, 1963

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

61.0 x 32.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
147

Mathaman Marika

SPOONBILLS

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

54.0 x 36.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,800-2,500
148

Attributed to Birkidji

LOBSTERS AND FISH

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

90.0 x 43.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,500-2,000
149

Artist Unknown (North East Arnhem Land)

TOTEMIC SEA CREATURES AND RANGGA, c.1966

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

77.0 x 28.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,500-2,000
150

Artist Unknown (Groote Eylandt)

TOTEMIC DESIGNS, 1956

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

48.5 x 34.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,200-1,500
Sold for $1,140 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
151

Artefacts and Carvings

A MINIATURE CANOE AND PADDLES

natural earth pigments on softwood

50.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$800-1,200 (3)
Sold for $720 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
152

Nandabitta

(UNTITLED)

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

56.5 x 26.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,200-1,500
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
153

Artist Unknown (Groote Eylandt)

(FOOD GATHERING), c.1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

66.0 x 32.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000-1,400
Sold for $840 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
154

Stumpy Brown Nampiyinti

WARRARN, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on cotton duck

59.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
155

Stumpy Brown Nampiyinti

WARRARN, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on cotton duck

59.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
156

Stumpy Brown Nampiyinti

UNTITLED, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on cotton duck

60.5 x 76.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500-3,500
157

Jarinyanu David Downs

HEADDRESS, 1992

synthetic polymer paint and natural earth pigments on linen

67.5 x 63.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-5,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
158

Harry J Wedge

SPIRIT, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

51.0 x 40.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000-4,000
Sold for $2,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
159

Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula

(i)WOMAN STORY (ii) EMU STORY (iii) UNTITLED

synthetic polymer paint on canvas on board

61.0 x 45.0 cm each

Estimate: 
$7,000-10,000 (3)
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
160

Charlie Tjapangati

ROCKHOLE AND SOAKAGE SITE OF KIRRITJINA, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800-2,200
161

Joseph Jurra Tjapaltjarri

SANDHILL COUNTRY SOUTH OF KIWIRRKURA, 1989

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 152.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000-15,000
162

Paddy Carroll Tjungurrayi

YALA (BUSH POTATO) DREAMING, 1988

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

179.0 x 143.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000-7,000
163

Ronnie Tjampitjinpa

TINGARI CEREMONIES AT WILKINKARRA, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
164

George Tjampu Tjapaltjarri

ROCKHOLE SITE OF TJULNGA, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000-4,000
165

Ronnie Tjampitjinpa

TINGARI CEREMONIES AT WILKINKARRA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 46.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
166

TURKEY TOLSON TJUPURRULA

STRAIGHTENING SPEARS AT ILYINGAUGAU, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

31.0 x 41.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200-1,800
Sold for $2,280 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
167

Joseph Jurra Tjapaltjarri

SOAKAGE WATER SITE OF TJUNURULNYA, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
168

Walangkura Reid Napurrula

SEVEN SISTER'S DREAMING AT THE SITE OF WARAKUNA, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

168.0 x 48.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500-2,000
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
169

Nanyuma Napangati

UNTITLED, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.5 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$800-1,000
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
170

Ian W Abdulla

(i) WHEN MY STEP BROTHER PASSED AWAY..., 2006 (ii) THAT NIGHT I GOT PISSED..., 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas 91.5 x 122.0 cm

91.5 x 122.0 cm (2)

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000 (2)
171

Jimmy Ngalakurn

LORRKONS, 2001

natural earth pigments on hollow logs

211.0 and 205.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000 (2)
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
172

Nawurapu Wungugmurra

GANYTJURR

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped wood

163.0, 156.5 and 127.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000 (3)
Sold for $9,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
173

Charlie Rurrkula

BROLGA, 1987

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped wood

73.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800-1,200
Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
174

Artist Unknown (North East Arnhem Land)

HAMMERHEAD TOTEM, 1960

natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on carved and incised softwood

54.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$600-800
Sold for $624 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
175

Paddy Dhathangu

YURLUNGURR THE PYTHON

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on carved softwood

142.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,600-3,600
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
176

Hamish Karrkarrhba

LORRKON

natural earth pigments on hollow log

76.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,500-3,500
177

Charlie Matjuwi Burarrwanga

MACCASSAN'S ARRIVE AT ELCHO ISLAND, 2004

natural earth pigments on canvas

154.0 x 106.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000-7,000
178

Rosie Karedada

UNTITLED, c.1992

natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on canvas

85.0 x 94.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
179

Lily Karedada

(WANJINA AND GAYERRA FIGURES), 1992

natural earth pigments and bush gum on board

110.0 x 70.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000-15,000
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
180

Nancy Noonju

NGARBEL NGARBEL, 2002

natural earth pigments on linen

100.0 x 140.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
181

Madigan Thomas

WALLOWNGIE - MABELS DOWNS, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

100.0 x 140.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,400-3,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
182

Jack Britten (Joolama)

WOORLJARRING COUNTRY

natural earth pigments on canvas

100.0 x 140.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000-12,000
183

Hector Chundaloo Jandany

PURNULULU BUNGLE BUNGLE COUNTRY, 1992

natural earth pigments on canvas

70.0 x 110.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
184

Nancy Naninurra

MUNDUNBURRY, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

89.0 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$600-1,000
Sold for $360 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
185

Lucy Loomoo Nungurrayi

MALARI, 2002-03

synthetic polymer paint on linen

40.0 x 40.0 cm and 60.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,600-2,200 (2)
Sold for $1,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
186

Theresa Nowee

PUNTUJALPA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

118.5 x 40.0 cm

Estimate: 
$800-1,000
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
187

Theresa Nowee

UNTITLED, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

80.0 x 29.5 cm

Estimate: 
$400-600
Sold for $552 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
188

Samuel Butler

UNTITLED, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$500-1,000
189

Eileen Yaritja Stevens

NYAPARI TJUKURPA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

95.0 x 71.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
190

Yikartu Petersen

COUNTRY AROUND WIRNPA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.5 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,400-3,400
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
191

Mary Anne Michaels

NYIRRIPI, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

61.0 x 76.0 cm

Estimate: 
$800-1,000
192

Gloria Tamerre Petyarre

ARNKERRTHE (MOUNTAIN DEVIL DREAMING), 1998

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

175.5 x 171.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000-6,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
193

Lorna Fencer Naparrula

YALA (BUSH POTATO), 1996

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

65.0 x 66.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800-2,400
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
194

Kuruwarriyingathi Bijarrb Paula Paul

BURRKUNDA

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.5 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
Sold for $2,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
195

Kuruwarriyingathi Bijarrb Paula Paul

RED ROCKS

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800-2,400
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
196

Birrmuyingathi Maali Netta Loogatha

BACK OF OAKTREE POINT

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

101.0 x 152.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000-4,000
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
197

Birrmuyingathi Maali Netta Loogatha

BUSHFIRE AT OAKTREE POINT

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 121.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500-1,800
Sold for $480 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
198

Artefacts and Carvings

A SHIELD

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped hardwood

70.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$800-1,200
Sold for $5,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
199

Artefacts (Oceanic)

A CANOE PROW

carved hardwood, finely incised on both sides with scroll work terminating in multiple frigate bird motifs. Pierced holes along top edge were for shell attachments

78.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,200-1,800
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
200

Kaapa Mbitjana Tjampitjinpa

PAIR OF COOLAMONS, 1977

shaped and carved softwood with synthetic polymer paint

78.0 and 64.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,800-2,800 (2)
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
201

Artefacts (Oceanic)

A VERY FINE FOOD PLATTER

1960s carved and incised hardwood with traditional designs around the outer rim, the base decorated with a stylized face and headdress

42.5 cm diameter

Estimate: 
$800-1,000
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
202

Artefacts (Oceanic)

A MASSIM STOOL

1950s—60s carved and incised hardwood with old patina, in the form of two human figures each holding a drinking vessel, the top and sides with traditional designs

62.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,500-2,000
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
203

Artefacts (Oceanic)

A FINE TAMI BOWL

1940s carved and incised hardwood with traces of pigment, with carved decorated handles in the form of the tail and head of a bird devouring a fish, the base decorated with a design of a human head adorned with a decorative headdress

64.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,200-1,600
204

Artefacts (Oceanic)

A MASK

1950s—60s carved and incised hardwood with traces of red and white pigment, pearl shell and a coiled natural fibre headdress

45.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,800-2,400
205

Artefacts (Oceanic)

A BIRD-BEAKED CLUB

late 19th / early 20th century carved and shaped hardwood with very fine old patina

71.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,400-2,800
206

Artefacts (Oceanic)

A MASSIM CLUB

early 20th century carved and incised hardwood, the front with traditional bird designs, the handle in the form of a bird's head

104.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,500-2,500
207

Artefacts (Oceanic)

A CLUB

late 19th century carved hardwood with very fine old patina, decorated with finely incised zigzag designs in five sections with horizontal bands

123.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
208

Artefacts (Oceanic)

A MASSIM LIME SPATULA

carved and incised hardwood with traces of white pipe clay pigment, the handle in the form of a monkey with a detailed face

38.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,200-1,500
209

Artefacts (Oceanic)

AN ABELAM FIGURE

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped softwood

80.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000-3,000
210

Artefacts (Oceanic)

AN ABELAM FEMALE ANCESTOR FIGURE

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped hardwood, with human hair, string and cowrie shell decoration

139.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,400-1,800
211

Artefacts (Oceanic)

A BABA MASK

1960s—70s woven fibres decorated with black, brown, red, white and tan natural earth pigments

43.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800-1,200
Sold for $696 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
212

Artefacts (Oceanic)

A PAIR OF HAIRPINS

1960s, shaped and polished bone with woven natural fibre and cowrie shell decoration

17.0 and 16.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$600-800 (2)
213

Artefacts (Oceanic)

A HAIR COMB

1940s—50s, carved, incised and pierced tortoise shell with fibre string, coral beads and seed pod attachments

25.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,000-1,500
214

Reggie Namatjira

ARANDA LANDSCAPE, c.1970

watercolour on paper

33.5 x 46.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000-1,500
Sold for $1,680 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
215

Enos Namatjira

MACDONNELL RANGE IRONWOOD VALLEY, BELOW MT GILES, c.1940

watercolour on paper

24.0 x 32.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500-2,000
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
216

Gabriel Namatjira

BLUE MOUNTAINS AT MACDONNELL RANGES, c.1960

watercolour on paper

26.0 x 36.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000-1,500
Sold for $840 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
217

Maurice Namatjira

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE, c.1960

watercolour on paper

33.5 x 49.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200-1,800
218

Brenton Raberaba

SIMPSON'S GAP, ALICE SPRINGS, c.1970

watercolour on paper

50.0 x 35.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000-1,500
Sold for $840 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
219

Clifford Inkamala

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE, c.1950

watercolour on paper

35.0 x 53.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000-1,500
220

Clem Abbott

ARANDA LANDSCAPE, c.1970

watercolour on paper

34.0 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500-2,000
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
221

Joshua Ebatarinja

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE, c.1960

watercolour on paper

35.0 x 51.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200-1,800
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne