32 - Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
-
27 November 2013
134

LIN ONUS

KIUP BULLA GOOKOOP (THREE FROGS)

gouache on paper

27.0 x 63.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $54,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
135

OWEN YALANDJA

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
136

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

UNTITLED (MEDICINE AND BUSH TUCKER), 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

65.0 x 29.0 cm

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

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

UNTITLED, 1972

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

54.0 x 47.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 30,000
138

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

JANTERRJI - DOLLY HOLE, 2004

ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on composition board

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 55,000
Sold for $50,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
139

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

UNTITLED, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

164.0 x 228.0 cm

Estimate: 
$140,000 - 180,000
Sold for $168,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
140

SAMUEL WAGBARA

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
141

OLD NYM DJIMURRGURR

NARMAKKON THE LIGHTNING SPIRIT, 1950s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

50.0 x 41.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
142

YIRAWALA

KUNAPIPI (SACRED AND SECRET), 1960s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

82.0 x 55.5 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
143

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

ROCKHOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.0 x 270.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 70,000
144

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

JOOWARRINGAYIN - DONKEY SPRING DEVIL DREAMING, 2001

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

Estimate: 
$120,000 - 150,000
145

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

KAME COLOUR, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$150,000 - 200,000
Sold for $138,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
146

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

ALALGURA I, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

147.5 x 122.0 cm

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

TOMMY WATSON

WATI KUTJARA, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

110.0 x 160.0 cm

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 55,000
148

TJUMPO TJAPANANGKA

WATI KUTJARRA AT THE WATER SITE OF MAMARA, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
149

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(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

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

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA

PITJARA DREAMING (SITE OF TJITERULNGA), 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 182.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
151

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

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
152

MUNGURRAWUY YUNIPINGU

THE FLOOD, c.1963

natural earth pigments on bark

130.0 x 55.0 cm

Private sale
153

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

A CARPETED DESERT, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

211.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$90,000 - 120,000
154

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

LIGHTNING STORM AT ROSEWOOD, 1991

natural earth pigments with natural binder on canvas

60.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 70,000
155

JIMMY NGALAKURN

LORRKON, 2006

natural earth pigments on hollow log

221.0 x 15.0 cm

Private sale
156

GULUMBU YUNUPINGU

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
157

NARRITJIN MAYMURU

TWO GOANNAS AND TWO SNAKES

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

33.0 x 11.5 cm

Private sale
158

DJAWA

UNTITLED (CEREMONIAL MOKUY FIGURE), c.1960

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

85.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
159

LOFTY BARDAYAL NADJAMERREK

BARRAMUNDI AND CROCODILE

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

120.0 x 53.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $7,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
160

MICK KUBARKKU

MIMIH SPIRITS

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

94.0 x 51.5 cm

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

SHANE PICKETT

MID AFTERNOON WANYARANG COLOURS

synthetic polymer paint and sand on canvas

105.5 x 75.5 cm each

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000 (2)
162

SYLVIA KANTJUPAI KEN

SEVEN SISTERS STORY, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

101.5 x 152.5 cm

Private sale
163

LYDIA BALBAL

UNITLED, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.0 x 137.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
164

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

196.0 x 101.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
165

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

WINTER SEASON, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$90,000 - 120,000
Sold for $108,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
166

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

SPRING YAM FLOWERS, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.5 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $45,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
167

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

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
168

LONG JACK PHILLIPUS TJAKAMARRA

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
169

OLD WALTER TJAMPITJINPA

WATER STORY, 1971

synthetic polymer paint and powder paint on composition board

25.5 x 71.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
170

TIM LEURA TJAPALTJARRI

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
171

JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA

TJIKARI, 1980

synthetic polymer paint on linen

168.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
172

HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI

WANGKARDU, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 75.0 cm

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

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

ARTIST'S COUNTRY WITH HILLS AND CREEKS, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
174

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
175

JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI

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
176

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

UNTITLED, 1996

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on paper

76.0 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
177

GLORIA FLETCHER THANCOUPIE

EGG, c.1988

slip and stoneware

17.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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
179

IGNATIA DJANGHARA

WANDJINA

natural earth pigments on bark

58.0 x 26.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
180

FREDDIE TIMMS

SIX MILE, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,500 - 6,500
Sold for $6,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
181

WARLIMPIRRINGA TJAPALTJARRI

WILKINKARRA (LAKE MACKAY), 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

107.0 x 121.0 cm

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

DINI CAMPBELL TJAMPITJINPA

TINGARI AT YUNYUAMA, 1986

synthetic polymer paint on linen

139.0 x 98.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
183

WALANGKURA NAPANANGKA

YIRANGNA, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.0 cm

Private sale
184

NINGURA NAPURRULA

UNTITLED, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $9,300 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
185

WALANGKURA JACKSON NAPANANGKA

LAKE SITE OF TJUKURLA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
186

EILEEN NAPALTJARRI

ROCKHOLE AND SOAKAGE WATER SITE OF TJITURRULPA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 91.0 cm

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

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

THE ROCKHOLE SITE OF LUPULNGA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 46.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
188

TJUNKIYA NAPALTJARRI

ROCKHOLE SITE OF UMAR, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
189

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

NGOWADA-MUNY COUNTRY, 1988

natural earth pigments and natural binder on canvas

40.5 x 50.0 cm

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

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

UNTITLED (BODY LINES), 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

85.5 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
191

BENJAMIN LANDARA

UNTITLED, 1976

watercolour on paper

53.0 x 73.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
192

WALTER EBATARINJA

MOUNT HERMANNSBERG

watercolour on paper

51.0 x 71.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
193

KAAPA MBITJANA TJAMPITJINPA

UNTITLED, 1976

watercolour on canvas-board

35.0 x 46.0 cm

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

OTTO PAREROULTJA

UNTITLED, 1976

watercolour on paper

27.0 x 37.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
195

DUNDIWUY WANAMBI

WUYAL, THE WILD HONEY ANCESTRAL BEING, 1970

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

134.5 x 50.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
196

NARRITJIN MAYMURU

POSSUMS CLIMBING A SACRED CASHEW TREE AT DJARRKPI, c.1967

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

120.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
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
198

CHARLIE RURRKULA

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
199

CHARLIE RURRKULA

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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
209

(EAST SEPIK PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)

ABELAM MASK

wood with red, black, white and yellow pigments

25.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$450 - 650
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
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
212

DAYNGNANGGAN

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
213

DAYNGNANGGAN

TURTLE STORY

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

86.0 x 48.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
214

MICK WILINGGARR MAGANI

HUNTING STORY

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

122.0 x 52.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
215

LIN ONUS

KOI AT SANKEI-EN, 1989

colour screenprint

48.0 x 77.5 cm

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

THERESA NOWEE NAPALTJARRI

PUNTULJARRPA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.5 x 39.5 cm

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $1,020 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
217

MAVIS DARKIE

MINNA MINNA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.5 x 40.5 cm

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