20 - Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art

Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art
Melbourne
-
18 May 2011
1

DANIEL WALBIDI

ALL THE JILA

synthetic polymer paint on linen

168.0 x 111.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $22,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
2

Attributed to ALEC MINGELMANGANU

WANJINA, c.1979

natural earth pigments on engraved and pecked slate roof tile

51.5 x 26.5 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 25,000
Sold for $14,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
3

JAN BILLYCAN

YULPARIJA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
4

WEAVER JACK

LUNGARUNG, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
5

WEAVER JACK

LUNGARUNG, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

168.5 x 106.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 10,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
6

MURTIYARRU SUNFLY TJAMPITJIN

THE KINGFISHER ANCESTRAL SPIRIT'S TRAVELS IN THE ARTIST'S COUNTRY, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

119.5 x 84.5 cm

Estimate: 
$26,000 - 36,000
Sold for $31,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
7

WIMMITJI TJAPANGARTI

MINGATJURU WARTALARRI, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

119.5 x 84.5 cm

Estimate: 
$26,000 - $36,000
8

ANATJARI NO. III TJAKAMARRA

WOMEN'S STORY, 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

74.0 x 35.5 cm

Estimate: 
$150,000 - 200,000
9

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

WOMEN'S STORY, 1971

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

81.0 x 41.0 cm

Estimate: 
$120,000 - 180,000
10

KAAPA MBITJANA TJAMPITJINPA

CORROBOREE STORY, 1973

synthetic polymer powder paint with synthetic binder on composition board

31.0 x 47.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 25,000
Sold for $18,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
11

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

DINGO PUPPIES (NYUNMANU), 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

55.0 x 52.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
Sold for $33,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
12

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

UNTITLED, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

164.0 x 228.0 cm

Estimate: 
$120,000 - 150,000
Sold for $204,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
13

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

ALALGURA (YAM) IV, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 214.0 cm

Estimate: 
$180,000 - 240,000
14

PADDY BEDFORD

MENDOOWOORRJI - MEDICINE POCKET, 2000

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

180.0 x 150.0 cm

Estimate: 
$80,000 - 120,000
15

PADDY BEDFORD

MERRMERRJI - QUEENSLAND CREEK, 2004

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

Estimate: 
$150,000 - 180,000
16

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

103.5 x 204.0 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 - 80,000
17

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

UNTITLED, 1998

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

92.0 x 79.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 60,000
18

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA

TWO BOYS AT WILKINKARRA (LAKE MACKAY), 1992

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 121.5 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $43,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
19

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

MARNPI, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 183.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
20

SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA

GUNGURA, 2006

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on eucalyptus bark

178.0 x 66.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$8,000 - $12,000
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
21

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

LORRKON, 2007

natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on hollow log

141.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $15,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
22

MAWALAN MARIKA

GOANNA, 1967

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

45.0 x 17.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,100 - 1,200
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
23

MAWALAN MARIKA

FAUNA, mid 1960s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

47.0 x 20 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,500
Sold for $1,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
24

MITHINARI GURRUWIWI

RAINBOW SERPENT AND GOANNAS AND BIRD AT YATHALAMARA

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

113.0 x 46.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
25

NARRITJIN MAYMURU

NYOKAL - KINGFISH

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

137.0 x 58.5 cm irregular

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
26

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

UNTITLED, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

213.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$120,000 - $160,000
Sold for $98,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
27

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

AWELYE, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 216.0 cm

Estimate: 
$100,000 - 150,000
Sold for $96,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
28

PRINCE OF WALES (MITBUL)

BODY MARKS, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

223.0 x 132.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $57,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
29

MAGGIE NAPANGARDI WATSON

MUSHROOM DREAMING, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

140.0 x 200.5 cm

Estimate: 
$130,000 - 150,000
30

DOREEN REID NAKAMARRA

NGAMINYA ROCKHOLE, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
31

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

LUPULNGA ROCKSITE, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 30,000
32

NINGURA NAPURRULA

TJINALNGNA, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 137.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - $15,000
33

PIRRMANGKA NAPANANGKA

OLD WOMAN'S STORY, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 183.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 30,000
34

QUEENIE McKENZIE NAKARRA

ORD RIVER, HORSEMAN CREEK AND NEERMERONI - THE RAIN MAKER, 1998

natural ochre and pigments on canvas

90.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 - $40,000
35

BILLY THOMAS JOONGOORRA

GUNAMBALAYI - TRAVELS OF THE BLACK SNAKE, 2004

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

150.0 x 180.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
36

RAMMEY RAMSEY

WARLAWOON COUNTRY, 2008

natural ochres, pigments and synthetic binder on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
37

FREDDIE TIMMS

MOAT CREEK YARD, 2007

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - $15,000
38

JACK BRITTEN JOOLAMA

BULNGINY CREEK

natural earth pigments on canvas

90.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$14,000 - 18,000
Sold for $14,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
39

QUEENIE McKENZIE NAKARRA

YOONOOR COUNTRY, 1998

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

90.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 30,000
40

PADDY BEDFORD

MAD GAP, 2006

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$70,000 - 90,000
41

PADDY BEDFORD

UNTITLED, 2004

gouache on illustration board

51.0 x 76.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
42

PADDY BEDFORD

UNTITLED, 2004

gouache on illustration board

51.0 x 76.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
43

JULIE DOWLING

SELF PORTRAIT: BUDJARRI (PREGNANT), 2005

synthetic polymer paint, oil and plastic on canvas

120.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $10,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
44

TURKEY TOLSON TJUPURRULA

UNTITLED, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
45

YALA YALA GIBBS TJUNGURRAYI

TINGARI PAINTING, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - $7,000
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
46

WILLY TJUNGURRAYI

TWO SNAKE DREAMING, 1989

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.5 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - $15,000
47

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

172.0 x 126.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 18,000
Sold for $13,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
48

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

THE OLGAS

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 150.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 25,000
49

OTTO PAREROULTJA

TOTEMIC RHYTHM AND SYMBOLISM OF TRIBAL MYTHOLOGY, c.1960

watercolour on paper

53.0 x 73.0 cm

Estimate: 
$9,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
50

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

SUMMER IN THE GOSSE RANGE

watercolour

25.0 x 35.5 cm

Estimate: 
$16,000 - 20,000
Sold for $22,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
51

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(i) GHOST GUM (ii) MACDONNELL RANGES

watercolour over pencil on hardwood, each with a wooden peg attached with sinew and a spinifex resin handle

72.5 and 67.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000 (2)
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
52

OSCAR NAMATJIRA

MOUNT RAZORBACK LANDSCAPE, c.1950

watercolour on paper

32.5 x 24.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,500
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
53

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

RANGES TO MOUNT ZEIL, 1953

watercolour

25.5 x 36.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - $20,000
Sold for $26,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
54

ANCHOR KULUNBA

FISH TRAP

twined jungle vine, woven with an interlacing technique

166.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
55

ANNIEBELL MARRNGAMARRNGA

YAWK YAWK, 2006

woven pandanus fibre dyed with natural pigments, and native bamboo

249.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
56

TONY BINDIN YUWATI

SMALL MOKOY FIGURE

natural earth pigments, feathers and human hair on carved softwood

33.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
57

OWEN YALANDJA

YAWK YAWK, 2007

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped hardwood

200.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
58

CRUSOE GUNINGBAL

MIMIH SPIRIT

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

140.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
59

KENNY WILLIAMS TJAMPITJINPA

UNTITLED, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
60

LINDSAY CORBY TJAPALTJARRI

UNTITLED, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
61

JOSEPH JURRA TJAPALTJARRI

TINGARI CYCLE AT THE SALT LAKE SITE OF PANKULRULKANGA, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 152.5 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 28,000
62

NAATA NUNGURRAYI

MARRAPINTI, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
63

NAATA NUNGURRAYI

UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 107.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $9,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
64

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

UNTITLED, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

107.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $13,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
65

EILEEN NAPALTJARRI

TJITURRULPA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 152.2 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 12,000
66

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

MINDIKI, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 30,000
67

CLIFF REID

UNTITLED, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 75.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - $7,000
68

REGGIE JACKSON TJAMPITJINPA

UNTITLED (BLACK STONE), 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

123.0 x 87.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
69

WILLIE KEW

LUURN CREATION SITE AT NYIRLA, 2008

natural earth pigments on canvas

119.0 x 133.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,400 - $5,500
70

NEVILLE McARTHUR

UNTITLED, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

140.0 x 188.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
71

CLIFF REID

WARRU NYINA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

101.0 x 152.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
72

JACKIE KURLTJUNYINTJA GILES TJAPALTJARRI

TINGARI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 213.5 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 25,000
73

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN

MUYUN, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

149.5 x 75.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
74

PAULINE SUNFLY NANGALA

UNTITLED, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - $7,000
75

TJUMPO TJAPANANGKA

WILKINKARRA, LAKE MACKAY, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
76

HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI

UNTITLED

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

180.0 x 81.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
77

HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI

UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 39.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,200 - 2,800
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
78

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $19,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
79

BAI BAI NAPANGARTI

TIRRU NEAR YAGGA YAGGA, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

75.0 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
80

FRED TJAKAMARRA

NUNTJUN, IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
81

ALLAN WINDEROO TJAKAMARRA

LAPPI, IN THE TANAMI DESERT, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
82

LUCY YUKENBARRI NAPANANGKA

YAMULLI BEYOND PIPPA IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
83

TJEMMA (FREDA) NAPANANGKA

LULLAPPI, NEAR MONGKAI IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
84

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

TUNBAWALLU ROCKHOLE, CANNING STOCK ROUTE, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
85

BROOK ANDREW

NGAJUU NGAAY NGINDUUGIRR (I SEE YOU), 1998

animated neon and duraclear mounted on acrylic

image: 100.0 x 240.0 cm, neon: 18.5 x 445.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - $12,000
Sold for $14,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
86

TRACEY MOFFATT

SCARRED FOR LIFE, 1994

(i) THE WIZARD OF OZ, 1956;
(ii) BIRTH CERTIFICATE, 1962;
(iii) CHARM ALONE, 1965;
(iv) HEART ATTACK, 1970;
(v) DOLL BIRTH, 1972;
(vi) USELESS, 1974;
(vii) MOTHER'S DAY, 1975;
(viii) JOB HUNT, 1976;
(ix) TELECAM GUYS, 1977

portfolio of colour offset prints
nine sheets: 80.0 x 60.0 cm each

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 30,000 (9)
Sold for $20,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
87

ARTIST UNKNOWN

TRANSITIONAL SHIELD, 1930s

carved and incised softwood

65.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
88

GORDON BENNETT

UNTITLED (NO MORE), 1993

synthetic polymer paint and flasche on canvas

150.0 x 51.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 5,000
89

TRACEY MOFFATT

SOMETHING MORE NO. 8, 1989

cibachrome photograph

94.5 x 125.5 cm

Estimate: 
$22,000 - 32,000
Sold for $24,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
90

BURANDAY

BANAMBU WITH BANUMBIRR (MORNING STAR TOTEMS), c.1963

natural earth pigments on bark

62.0 x 28.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
91

BININYUWUY

GOANNA TOTEM CEREMONY

natural earth pigments on bark

88.0 x 41.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 4,000
92

JOHNNY BULUN BULUN

SACRED WATERHOLE AND TOTEMIC ANIMALS, c.1985

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

104.0 x 70.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
93

LIPUNDJA GUPAPUYNGU

DIVER BIRD

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

32.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$600 - 800
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
94

LIPUNDJA GUPAPUYNGU

CEREMONIAL BULLROARER

natural earth pigments on wood with twine

78.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,600 - 2,200
Sold for $2,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
95

JIMMY NJIMINJUMA

NGARRT - SHORT-NECKED FRESHWATER TORTOISE

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

129.5 x 74.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
96

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

UNTITLED

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

62.5 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
97

IVAN NAMIRRKKI

KUBOWALME SITE, 2006

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

166.5 x 48.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 5,000
98

RALWURRANDJI WANAMBI

GARKAIWUY

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

148.0 x 48.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,600 - 4,600
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
99

JIMMY NGALAKURN

LORRKON, 2006

natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on hollow log

267.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
100

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

197.5 x 101.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
101

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

KING ALFRED'S COUNTRY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 101.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,500 - 5,500
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
102

ROSELLA NAMOK

CHURCH AND CHURCH HALL, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.5 x 177.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
103

JANANGOO BUTCHER CHEREL

UNTITLED, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

35.0 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
104

JOSEPH ZIMRAN TJANGALA

UNTITLED, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

182.0 x 243.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
105

PAJI HONEYCHILD YANKARR

UNTITLED, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

38.0 x 30.5 cm

Estimate: 
$700 - 1,000
Sold for $1,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
106

MAWUKURA JIMMY NERIMAH

KARRU, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

140.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
107

JANANGOO BUTCHER CHEREL

UNTITLED, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

100.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,600 - $4,200
108

JARINYANU DAVID DOWNS

DECORATED SHIELD

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped wood

71.5 x 28.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
109

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

GARIMALA, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on Arches paper

58.0 x 76.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
110

BARNEY ELLAGA

ALAWA COUNTRY, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

104.0 x 201.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
111

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

NGAK NGAK, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

82.0 x 89.0 cm

Estimate: 
$14,000 - 18,000
112

MINNIE MOTORCAR APWERL (PWERLE)

AWELYE

synthetic polymer paint on linen

137.5 x 92.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,400 – 4,400
113

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

UNTITLED (YAM), 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

56.5 x 47.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
114

MINNIE MOTORCAR APWERL (PWERLE)

AWELYE

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

186.5 x 305.0 cm

Estimate: 
$14,000 - 18,000
Sold for $21,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
115

PRINCE OF WALES (MITBUL)

BODY MARKS II, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on paper

78.0 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
116

PRINCE OF WALES (MITBUL)

BODY MARKS III, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on paper

78.0 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $4,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
117

PRINCE OF WALES (MITBUL)

BODY MARKS I, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on paper

78.0 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
118

PRINCE OF WALES (MITBUL)

BODY MARKS IV, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on paper

78.0 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $4,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
119

REGINA PILAWUK WILSON

SYAW (FISH NET), 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

200.0 x 210.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 25,000
Sold for $26,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
120

MYRA COOK

UNTITLED, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

101.5 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
121

KANTJUPAYI BENSON

MOUNT ALOYSIUS, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.5 x 150.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
122

ANGELINA GEORGE

NEAR RUINED CITY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 118.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
123

WINGU TINGIMA

KURU ALA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

124.5 x 81.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
124

GEORGE WALLABY

UNTITLED, 2002

natural pigments on canvas

140.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
125

BILLY THOMAS JOONGOORRA

WARLA, 2004

natural earth pigments on canvas

60.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
126

BILLY THOMAS JOONGOORRA

GUNAMBALAYI - TRAVELS OF THE BLACK SNAKE, 2004

natural ochre and pigments on canvas

60.0 x 40.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $4,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
127

FREDDIE TIMMS

BRUMBY YARD SPRING - BOW RIVER STATION, 2010

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

150.0 x 180.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
128

QUEENIE McKENZIE NAKARRA

YOORLGOOBAN COUNTRY, 1998

natural ochre and pigments on canvas

50.0 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
129

QUEENIE McKENZIE NAKARRA

RIDGE COUNTRY ON TEXAS, 1998

natural ochre and pigments on canvas

50.0 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
130

QUEENIE McKENZIE NAKARRA

BUNGLE BUNGLES, 1998

natural earth pigments on canvas

30.0 x 40.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - $2,500
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
131

FREDDIE TIMMS

LINUS STONE (DOODO), 1998

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

120.0 x 140.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
132

FREDDIE TIMMS

BLUE TONGUE LIZARD DREAMING (TOP OF WOONABUS SPRING), 1998

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

100.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
133

PHYLLIS THOMAS

GREY CROWNED BUBBLER DREAMING, 1999

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
134

FREDDIE TIMMS

MALAYA SPRING, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
135

JACK BRITTEN JOOLAMA

BULNGINY CREEK

natural earth pigments on canvas

90.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 12,000
136

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

WURRITJI COUNTRY, 1996

colour etching and sugarlift

49.0 x 64.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
137

RUSTY PETERS

THOOLOOMBOON COUNTRY, 2003

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 8,000
Sold for $5,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
138

GEORGE WALLABY

FLOODWATER DREAMING, 1999

natural ochre and pigments on canvas

90.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
139

RAMMEY RAMSEY

WARLAWOON COUNTRY, 2005

natural earth pigments on linen

180.0 x 150.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
140

JULIE DOWLING

MELBA, 2002

oil and synthetic polymer paint on canvas

40.0 x 30.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
141

JULIE DOWLING

UNTITLED, 2002

oil, synthetic polymer paint, natural earth pigments and plastic on canvas

40.0 x 30.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
142

JULIE DOWLING

THEDA, 2002

oil, synthetic polymer paint and plastic on canvas

40.0 x 30.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
143

IAN W ABDULLA

WILDLIFE NEAR THE WATERFALL, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - $7,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
144

IAN W ABDULLA

HERE WE ARE DOWN BY THE KATARAPKO, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $6,240 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
145

HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI

UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.5 x 76.5 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
146

ROSIE NANYUMA NAPURRULA

UNTITLED, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

90.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
147

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

UNTITLED, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 75.0 cm

Estimate: 
$14,000 - 18,000
Sold for $14,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
148

ARTIST UNKNOWN (UTOPIA)

BIRD TOTEM

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

50.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
149

GLORIA TAMERRE PETYARRE

UNTITLED (BODY PAINT DESIGN), 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

triptych: 150.0 x 180.0 cm (overall)

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000 (3)
150

JUDY NAPANGARDI WATSON

MINA MINA JUKURRPA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

183.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $18,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
151

WAKARTU CORY SURPRISE

(UNTITLED)

synthetic polymer paint on paper

110.0 x 75.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
152

PAJI HONEYCHILD YANKARR

UNTITLED, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on paper

52.0 x 75.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
153

ALICE NAMPITJINPA

PORCUPINE DREAMING, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - $6,000
154

LONG TOM TJAPANANGKA

HOME COUNTRY, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 153.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,400 - 4,400
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
155

LONG JACK PHILLIPUS TJAKAMARRA

WOMEN'S TRAVELLING BUSH TUCKER CEREMONY, 1972

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

51.0 x 46.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $11,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
156

TIMMY PAYUNGKA TJAPANGATI

UNTITLED, c.1974

synthetic polymer powder paint on plywood

50.0 x 42.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
157

TIM LEURA TJAPALTJARRI

MALA (ROCK WALLABY) STORY, c.1973

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

30.0 x 56.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - $12,000
158

DECLAN APUATIMI

DANCE WAND, c.1960

natural earth pigments on hardwood

170.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
159

SAMUEL POANTIMULUI

TUTINI (PUKUMANI), 2005

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

305.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
160

TOOLS AND WEAPONS

A TIWI THROWING CLUB

longitudinal fluted deign with two engraved rings in relief toward the bulbous head, old patina

64.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
161

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

UNTITLED, 1993

natural earth pigments on paper

72.0 x 54.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
162

Attributed to JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI

A PAIR OF FIGURES

natural ochres and pigments on carved ironwood

54.0 and 43.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000 (2)
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
163

ARTIST UNKNOWN

HUMAN FIGURE WITH FEATHERED HEAD ORNAMENT, c.1970

natural earth pigments and feathers on carved hardwood

63.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$900 - 1,200
Sold for $1,020 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
164

ARTIST UNKNOWN

FISH, c.1960

natural earth pigments on carved wood

24.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,200 - $1,600
Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
165

ARTIST UNKNOWN

FISH, c.1950s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

22.0 x 37.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
166

ARTIST UNKNOWN

SNAKES, STARS AND COMETS, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

25.0 x 12.0 cm

Estimate: 
$900 - 1,200
Sold for $840 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
167

ARTIST UNKNOWN

FISH, c.1964

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

65.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800 - $2,400
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
168

DJAMBULULA

FISH, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

20.0 x 55.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
169

JIMMY GALEREYA

MIMIH SPIRIT, 1981

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

104.5 x 24.0 cm irregular

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
170

JACK MADAGARLGARL

DANCING MIMIHS, c.1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

70.0 x 34.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
171

JACK MADAGARLGARL

(i) MALE SPIRIT FIGURE (ii) FEMALE SPIRIT FIGURE

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

65.5 x 19.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000 (2)
172

BOB BURRUWAL

LORRKON

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped ironwood

269.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
173

DEBRA WURRKIDJ

LORRKON, 2009

natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on hollow log

172.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 5,000
174

GREG WILSON

LORRKON, 2008

natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on hollow log

209.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 - $5,000
175

PINTA PINTA TJAPANANGKA

UNTITLED, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

triptych: 46.0 x 38.5 cm each

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $5,000 (3)
Sold for $7,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
176

PINTA PINTA TJAPANANGKA

MALPARINGYA, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

48.0 x 38.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
177

TURKEY TOLSON TJUPURRULA

SPEAR STRAIGHTENING, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 61.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
178

GEORGE TJAMPU TJAPALTJARRI

UNTITLED, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 107.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
179

TURKEY TOLSON TJUPURRULA

UNTITLED, 1989

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.5 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
180

TOOLS AND WEAPONS

BALGO HILLS CEREMONIAL HOOKED BOOMERANG

natural earth pigments on carved wood

82.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500
181

ARTIST UNKNOWN

A DECORATED COOLAMON

synthetic polymer paint on carved hardwood

80.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
182

TOOLS AND WEAPONS

A PAIR OF PAINTED BOOMERANGS, 1970s

natural earth pigments on carved wood

74.0 and 69.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200 (2)
Sold for $600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
183

ARTIST UNKNOWN

DECORATED SHIELD AND HUNTING BOOMERANG, c.1970

natural earth pigments on carved wood

78.0 and 98.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,000 (2)
184

BILLY STOCKMAN TJAPALTJARRI

COOLAMON

synthetic polymer paint and natural earth pigments on carved wood

73.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,200 - 2,800
185

KEITH NAMATJIRA

GHOST GUM AT JAMES RANGE, HEVITREE GAP, c.1960

watercolour on paper

45.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,200
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
186

ARNULF EBATARINJA

MOUNT SONDER, c.1960

watercolour on paper

26.0 x 36.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - $1,200
Sold for $840 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
187

BENJAMIN LANDARA

MOUNT HERMANNSBURG, FINKE RIVER, c.1950

watercolour on paper

33.0 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,200
188

RICHARD MOKETARINJA

PALM VALLEY, c.1940

watercolour on paper

38.0 x 28. 0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
189

EDWIN PAREROULTJA

MOUNT SONDER, c.1950

watercolour on paper

36.5 x 53.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
190

JOSHUA EBATARINJA

MOUNT ZEIL, c.1960

watercolour on paper

33.0 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
191

IVAN PANNKA

WOMEN TREE, c.1960

watercolour on paper

35.0 x 46.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500
192

MAURICE NAMATJIRA

JAMES RANGE, c.1960

watercolour on paper

35.0 x 47.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500
Sold for $1,680 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
193

CLEM ABBOTT

ARANDA LANDSCAPE, c.1970

watercolour on paper

36.5 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,400 - 1,800
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
194

REUBEN PAREROULTJA

ARANDA LANDSCAPE, c.1950

watercolour on paper

33.0 x 51.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500
195

JAMES ESELI

RAAF FIGHTER CEREMONIAL HEADDRESS, c.1970

wood, paint, nails, adhesive, resin, string and plastic

50.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $5,280 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
196

JAMES ESELI

USAF FIGHTER CEREMONIAL HEADDRESS, c.1970

wood, paint, nails, adhesive, resin, string and plastic

58.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
197

TONY BINDIN YUWATI

PAIR OF MOKOY FIGURES

natural earth pigments, feathers and human hair on carved softwood

25.0 and 23.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500 (2)
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
198

TOOLS AND WEAPONS

A LARGE COOLAMON

carved hardwood replete with adze markings

61.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
199

TOOLS AND WEAPONS

A COOLAMON

shaped hardwood with adze markings

45.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
200

TOOLS AND WEAPONS

AN UNUSUAL SPEARTHROWER

of elongated leaf like form and shallow concave cross-section, the face bearing incised motifs

65.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
201

TOOLS AND WEAPONS

A STOCK WHIP HANDLE

tapered, intricately carved and incised hardwood, old patina

38.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$700 - 1,000
Sold for $720 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
202

TOOLS AND WEAPONS

A FINE SPEARTHROWER

of leaf-like form, the front decorated with adzed zig-zag and linear designs, the reverse with fine adze markings

77.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
203

TOOLS AND WEAPONS

A FINE SPEARTHROWER (WESTERN AUSTRALIA)

carved from hardwood with light patina, of elongated leaf like form, tapering to a spinifex resin handle at the base

62.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500
204

TOOLS AND WEAPONS

A LARGE SPEARTHROWER

of leaf-like form, tapering to a knob handle encrusted with the remnants of spinifex resin

82.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,800 - $2,800
205

TOOLS AND WEAPONS

SET OF SEVEN KIMBERLEY GLASS SPEARPOINTS

serrated and dentated bi-facially flaked glass varying sizes up to 11.0 cm length

Private sale
206

TOOLS AND WEAPONS

A PAIR OF BOOMERANGS

carved hardwood

48.0 and 54.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000 (2)
207

TOOLS AND WEAPONS

A BOOMERANG

carved hardwood decorated with red ochre

70.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
208

ARTIST UNKNOWN (OCEANIC)

COASTAL RAMU CEREMONIAL DANCE MASK

elongated oval mask with red trade paint, blue and yellow pigments surrounding the eyes, wooden bar affixed verso

48.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,300 - 1,800
209

ARTIST UNKNOWN (OCEANIC)

A MASSIM CANOE SPLASHBOARD

carved and incised hardwood decorated with red, white and black pigments

63.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,600 - 1,800
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
210

ARTIST UNKNOWN (OCEANIC)

A PAIR OF ABELAM HEAD ORNAMENTS

each with a carved protruding face decorated with red, yellow and black pigments, each face surrounded by a sun burst pattern of

28.0 and 30.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$600 - $800 (2)
Sold for $576 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
211

ARTIST UNKNOWN (OCEANIC)

ABELAM YAM HARVEST CEREMONY MASK

natural earth pigments on carved wood

23.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$600 - 800
Sold for $840 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
212

ARTIST UNKNOWN (OCEANIC)

MASSIM LIME SPATULA

carved hardwood, upper half intricately incised, the top with a carved figure, old patina

44.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 2,000
213

ARTIST UNKNOWN (OCEANIC)

MASSIM LIME SPATULA

carved hardwood, intricately carved handle, smooth blade, old patina

44.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
214

ARTIST UNKNOWN (OCEANIC)

ADMIRALTY ISLANDS SPATULA

carved hardwood with old patina, decorated in the upper section with a human figure and crocodile head

37.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - $1,200
215

ARTIST UNKNOWN (OCEANIC)

COLLINGWOOD BAY LIME SPATULA

carved of hardwood, with incised decoration including traditional designs and pigments

48.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
216

ARTIST UNKNOWN (OCEANIC)

ADMIRALTY ISLANDS FEAST BOWL

carved from softwood with anchor and bow shaped decoration around the outer rim, with dark pigment and several old repairs

82.0 cm diameter

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $1,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
217

ARTIST UNKNOWN (OCEANIC)

A MAORI WALKING STICK

carved in hardwood with incised traditional designs and a brass tip

86.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
218

ARTIST UNKNOWN (OCEANIC)

PALAU FIGURE

polished hardwood with inlaid pearl shell

15.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$600 - 800
Sold for $720 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
219

ARTIST UNKNOWN (OCEANIC)

MORTAR AND PESTLE

the mortar of carved hardwood and old patina, decorated with two seated figures at the base

32.5 and 16.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$400 - 600 (2)
Sold for $432 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
220

TOOLS AND WEAPONS (OCEANIC)

A WAR SHIELD

wood and fibre, of rectangular kidney shape with deeply grooved scrolling motif

94.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,400 - 2,500
221

ARTIST UNKNOWN (OCEANIC)

A TALIPIUN BRIDE PRICE

the finely woven mask with two elongated eyes, red open mouth and finely painted polychrome decoration and feathers

20.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$600 - $800
Sold for $900 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
222

TIGER PALPATJA

CREATION STORY, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 40.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800 - 2,200
Sold for $600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
223

TIGER PALPATJA

WANAMPI

synthetic polymer paint on linen

76.0 x 51.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 2,000
Sold for $240 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
224

TIGER PALPATJA

ROCKHOLE AND MAI TJUTA, 2006 AND 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

76.0 x 51.0 and 51.0 x 30.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,500 (2)
Sold for $360 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
225

TIGER PALPATJA

CREATION STORY

synthetic polymer paint on linen

154.0 x 102.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
226

JIMMY BAKER

KANPIKU TJUKURPA, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
227

DICKIE MINYINTIRI

KAPI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

75.0 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 4,000
Sold for $600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
228

DICKIE MINYINTIRI

WATI WIILUKU INMA TJUKURPA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

60.0 x 90.0 cm (pair)

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000 (2)
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
229

HARRY TJUTJUNA

WATIKU TJUKURPA / A MAN'S STORY AND SPIDERMAN, 2007 AND 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.0 x 60.0 cm (pair)

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 2,000 (2)
Sold for $600 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
230

LONG JACK PHILLIPUS TJAKAMARRA

WATER DREAMING

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,500
Sold for $900 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
231

JOSEPHINE NAPURRULA

WOMEN'S CEREMONY, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 46.0 cm

Estimate: 
$700 - 1,000
232

JIM NYUKUTI

PILATI TJUKURPA, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$800 - $1,200
Sold for $240 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
233

JIM NYUKUTI

WATIKU TJUKURPA (SACRED LAW), 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

75.0 x 116.0 cm

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $288 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
234

BILLY BENN PERRURLE

ARTETYERRE I, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on board

10.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$500 - 700
Sold for $840 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
235

BILLY BENN PERRURLE

ARTETYERRE II, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on board

10.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$500 - 700
Sold for $900 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
236

BILLY BENN PERRURLE

ARTETYERRE III, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on board

10.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$500 - 700
Sold for $900 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
237

JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI

TUNGA AND KULAMA, 2004 AND 2001

natural earth pigments on paper

77.0 x 57.0 cm (pair)

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000 (2)
Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
238

MARIA JOSETTE ORSTO

KULAMA, 2008

natural earth pigments on paper

77.0 x 57.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
Sold for $360 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
239

MICHAEL GADJARWALA

LORRKON

natural earth pigments on hollow log

128.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $1,140 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
240

SAMSON BONSON

LORRKON

natural earth pigments on hollow log

192.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 4,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
241

RICHARD BIRRINBIRRIN

DJIRRIDIDI BODY DESIGN, 2005

natural earth pigments on hollow log

184.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $660 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
242

SEYMOUR WULIDA

WAK WAK V

natural earth pigments on bark

185.0 x 53.0 cm

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $480 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne
243

EMMANUEL WURRKIDJ

DILEBANG

natural earth pigments on bark

121.0 x 35.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 20 - 18 May 2011, Melbourne