43 - Important Aboriginal Works of Art

Important Aboriginal Works of Art
Melbourne
-
25 May 2016
COLLECTION OF THE LATE DUNCAN KENTISH
CATALOGUE ESSAY
1

YIRAWALA
MALEVOLENT FEMALE SPIRIT FIGURE, 1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

111.0 x 24.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $10,980 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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2

JACKI BUJI
DJATI (FROGS), 1976

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

75.0 x 38.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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3

MANDIDJA (MANDIDI)
NAKIDJKIDJ SPIRITS, 1956

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

71.0 x 34.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $17,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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4

CHARLIE NUMBULMOORE
ARKULA SPIRIT BEING, 1970

natural earth pigments on cardboard

73.0 x 63.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
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5

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)
UNTITLED (MAP OF TURKEY CREEK AND SURROUNDS), c.1984

natural earth pigments and natural binders on composition board

97.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 120,000
Sold for $79,300 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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6

JARINYANU DAVID DOWNS
MEN DANCING WAKAYA, c.1987

synthetic polymer paint and natural earth pigments on linen

121.0 x 181.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $15,860 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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7

ALBERT NAMATJIRA
QUARTA-TOOMA (ORMISTON GORGE), 1939

watercolour and gouache on paper

34.5 x 27.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 50,000
Sold for $85,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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8

ANATJARI TJAKAMARRA
THE TINGARI AT YAWALYURRU, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

182.0 x 121.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 50,000
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9

PIJAJU PETER SKIPPER
JILA JAPINGKA, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

214.0 x 137.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
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10

JANANGGOO BUTCHER CHEREL
UNTITLED, c.1989

synthetic polymer paint on cardboard

119.0 x 48.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $7,076 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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11

JANANGGOO BUTCHER CHEREL
PERMANENT WATERHOLES ALONG THE RIVER, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

136.0 x 101.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
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12

MULGRA (MAWUKURA) JIMMY NERRIMAH
UNTITLED, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $2,928 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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13

ROBERT CAMPBELL JUNIOR
KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTIES LED TO GUNDY’S INNOCENT KILLING (WHO ME, WHY ME?), 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

93.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 12,000
Sold for $48,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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14

MARINGKA BAKER
NGURA MANKURPA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

149.0 x 199.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $26,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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15

TJUNGKARA KEN
UNTITLED NGAYUKU NGURA (MY COUNTRY), 2009

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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16

KALAJU ALMA WEBOU
PINKALARTA, 2006

ground pigment on canvas

167.0 x 106.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 18,000
Sold for $14,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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17

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
UNTITLED (ALALGURA LANDSCAPE/YAM FLOWERS), 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $48,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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18

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)
UNTITLED, 1988

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

61.0 x 76.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $48,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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19

JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA
MALA (RUFOUS HARE WALLABY) DREAMING, 1971

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

23.0 x 34.5 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – 25,000
Sold for $65,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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THE GENE AND BRIAN SHERMAN CAPSULE COLLECTION II
CATALOGUE ESSAY
20

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)
BODY MARKS, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

203.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
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21

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD
FIG TREE HOLE, 2005

ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 120,000
Sold for $91,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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22

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
UNTITLED, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 151.5 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 – 60,000
Sold for $46,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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23

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI
TJUNGINPA (MOUSE) DREAMING, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 153.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
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24

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA
TINGARI CYCLE, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

183.0 x 153.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $24,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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25

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
PINK ALALGURA, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.5 x 90.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
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SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHS FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, QUEENSLAND LOTS 26 - 31
CATALOGUE ESSAY
26

CHRISTIAN THOMPSON
THE GATES OF TAMBO-ANDY, 2004

type C photograph

124.0 x 125.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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27

MICHAEL RILEY
UNTITLED (LOCUST), 2000, (CLOUD SERIES), printed 2005

inkjet print on Ilford Galerie paper

112.0 x 150.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 10,000
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28

MICHAEL RILEY
UNTITLED (FEATHER), 2000, (CLOUD SERIES), printed 2005

chromogenic pigment print on paper

85.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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29

MICHAEL RILEY
UNTITLED (ANGEL BACK), 2000, (CLOUD SERIES), printed 2005

Inkjet print on Ilford Galerie paper

112.0 x 150.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 10,000
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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30

MICHAEL RILEY
UNTITLED (COW), 2000, (CLOUD SERIES) , printed 2005

chromogenic pigment print on paper

85.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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31

CHRISTIAN THOMPSON
UNTITLED, EMOTIONAL STRIPTEASE (SELF PORTRAIT), 2003

type C photograph

105.5 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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32

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA MRS GABORI
DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 101.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $11,590 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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33

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD
TWENTY MILE, 1999

ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on canvas

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 70,000
Sold for $48,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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34

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
AWELYE, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 216.0 cm

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 120,000
Sold for $158,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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35

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
KAME COLOUR XII, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 80,000
Sold for $115,900 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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36

NINGURA NAPURRULA
WOMEN AT WIRRULNGA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 244.0 cm

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 100,000
Sold for $91,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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37

YIRAWALA
SACRED KANGAROO (KUNDAAGI) AND NORTHERN BANDICOOT, late 1960s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

87.0 x 48.0 cm (irreg.)

Estimate: 
$14,000 – 18,000
Sold for $28,060 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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38

LOFTY BARDAYAL NADJAMERREK
EMUS FEEDING, 1997

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

52.0 x 106.5 cm (irreg.)

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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39

YIRAWALA
DANCING MIMIH FIGURES, 1960s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

42.0 x 23.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $5,490 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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40

ALBERT NAMATJIRA
CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE, 1950s

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

75.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 4,000
Sold for $7,930 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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41

ALBERT NAMATJIRA
GHOST GUM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

watercolour on paper

26.0 x 36.5 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 25,000
Sold for $21,960 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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42

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)
PUMPUNI JILAMARA, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

72.5 x 121.5 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $24,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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43

LIN ONUS
GUMINGI (MAGPIE GEESE), 1987

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

112.0 x 167.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 60,000
Sold for $67,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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44

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
ALALGURA COUNTRY, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 91.5 cm

Private sale
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45

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
UNTITLED, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.5 x 88.0 cm

Estimate: 
$28,000 – 35,000
Sold for $34,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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46

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI
ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.5 x 270.5 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 70,000
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47

TOMMY WATSON
UTJURI PUKARA, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

153.0 x 144.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $24,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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48

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD
UNTITLED, 2004

ochres and pigments with acrylic binder on composition board

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 50,000
Sold for $70,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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49

A RAINFOREST SHIELD
NORTHEAST QUEENSLAND, late 19th – early 20th century

carved from the buttress root of a tropical fig tree, of elongated ovoid form, the front with raised boss and decorated with traditional designs in red, brown and white pigments

81.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$35,000 – 45,000
Sold for $39,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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50

A GULMARI SHIELD
SOUTH WEST QUEENSLAND, early 1900s

carved and shaped hardwood with geometric designs infilled with natural earth pigments, the reverse with a deep cut lug handle

57.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $5,124 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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51

QUEENSLAND, c.1940
A PAIR OF SMALL RAINFOREST SHIELDS

decorated with traditional designs painted in orange, yellow, white and black natural earth pigments

47.0 and 54.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000 (2)
Sold for $4,270 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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52

A MURRUMBIDGEE RIVER BOOMERANG
NEW SOUTH WALES, 19th century

carved and shaped hardwood, replete with fine adzed markings and old patina overall

85.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,500 – 2,000
Sold for $3,172 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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53

A LEANGLE CLUB
SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIA, 19th century

carved hardwood with shiny old patina

70.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $7,930 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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54

A LEANGLE CLUB
QUEENSLAND, 19th century

carved hardwood with shiny old patina

68.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $2,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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55

A BARDI SHIELD
DAMPIERLAND, WESTERN AUSTRALIAN, mid 20th century

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped hardwood

81.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $1,952 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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56

AN OLD BARDI SHIELD
DAMPIERLAND, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, late 19th century

carved and incised hardwood with traces of natural earth pigments

69.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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57

A WUNDA SHIELD
WESTERN AUSTRALIA, c.1900

carved and incised hardwood with natural earth pigments

83.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $2,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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58

A WUNDA SHIELD
WESTERN AUSTRALIA, 1880's

carved and incised hardwood with natural earth pigments

69.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $2,684 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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59

A LARGE WUNDA SHIELD
WESTERN AUSTRALIA, mid 20th century

carved and incised hardwood with natural earth pigments

135.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 5,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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60

CRUSOE GUNINGBAL
MIMIH, c.1970

natural earth pigments and PVA fixative on carved hardwood

166.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
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61

MALALUBA GUMANA
GARRIMALA, 2007

natural earth pigments on hollow log

226.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 4,000
Sold for $5,490 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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62

IVAN NAMIRRKKI
LORRKON, 2007

ochre pigment and PVC fixative on stringybark (Eucalyptus Tetrodonta) hollow log

132.0 x 240.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $4,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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63

SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA
LORRKON, 2005
Estimate: 
$7,000 – 9,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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CATALOGUE ESSAY
64

BARAYAUWA MUNUNGGURR
YARRINYA, 2013

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

192.0 x 75.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $5,856 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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65

NONGGIRRNGA MARAWILI
YATHIKPA, 2013

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

236.0 x 110.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 10,000
Sold for $10,980 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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66

MALALUBA GUMANA
DHATAM (LARRAKITJ), 2012

natural earth pigments on hollow log

182.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $10,370 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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67

MALALUBA GUMANA
GARRIMALA, 2013

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

213.0 x 72.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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68

BARRUPU YUNUPINGU
GURTHA, 2012

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

162.0 x 71.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $2,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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69

GULUMBU YUNUPINGU
GARAK, 2010

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

94.5 x 52.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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70

DANIEL WALBIDI
KIRRIWIRRI, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

171.0 x 205.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 50,000
Sold for $79,300 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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71

JAN BILLYCAN
KIRRIWIRRI, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $10,980 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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72

JAN BILLYCAN
UNTITLED, 2012

synthetic polymer paint on plywood

90.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,904 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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73

DANIEL WALBIDI
KIRRIWIRRI, 2014

synthetic polymer paint on linen

100.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $18,300 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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74

TIGER PALPATJA
PILTATI, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

118.5 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 5,000
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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75

RAY KEN
KULATA TJUTA, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

198.5 x 152.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $10,370 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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76

BARBARA MBITJANA MOORE
NGAYUKU NGURA [MY COUNTRY], 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 198.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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77

SYLVIA KANTJUPAI KEN
SEVEN SISTERS, 2014

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 300.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 12,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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78

OWEN YALANDJA
YAWK YAWK, 2013

natural earth pigments on carved kurrajong hardwood

210.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 10,000
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79

JOHN MAWURNDJUL
NGALYOD THE RAINBOW SERPENT, 1985

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

138.0 x 67.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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80

JIMMY NJIMINJUMA
WAKWAK, 2000

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on eucalyptus bark

101.0 x 40.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $976 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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81

LOFTY BARDAYAL NADJAMERREK
SUGARBAG DJANG, 1997

natural earth pigments on Arches paper

105.0 x 74.0 cm

Private sale
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82

BILLY BLACK DURRGUMBA
DHUA TOTEMS, 2013

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

185.0 x 85.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $2,196 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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83

PHILIP GUDTHAYKUDTHAY
WITITJ GA GARRKMAN – OLIVE PYTHON AND FROGS, 2003

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

239.0 x 67.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 – 4,500
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84

PINCHER TALUNGA
YUWAL, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

82.0 x 55.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,904 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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85

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA MRS GABORI
MY FATHERS COUNTRY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

198.0 x 102.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $15,860 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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86

TOMMY WATSON
PUKARA, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 185.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $31,720 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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87

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN
KITJINGARRA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 74.5 cm

Private sale
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88

TJUMPO TJAPANANGKA
WATI KUTJARRA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 100.5 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
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89

SAM TJAMPITJIN
TJANGALA MEN AT WITJINBI, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

99.0 x 49.5 cm

Private sale
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90

DONKEYMAN LEE TJUPURRULA
WATI KUTJARI AT WILKINPA, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

180.0 x 120.0 cm

Private sale
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91

EUBENA NAMPITJIN
IKARRA NEAR THE CANNING STOCK ROUTE, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

100.0 x 50.0 cm

Private sale
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92

LUCY YUKENBARRI NAPANANGKA
UNTITLED (ARTIST’S COUNTRY), 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

119.5 x 84.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
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93

HARRY TJUTJUNA
WATI NYIRUNYA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 130.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,710 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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94

DICKIE MINYINTIRI
KAPI TJUKULA, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

143.0 x 116.0 cm

Estimate: 
$9,000 – 13,000
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95

INYUWA NAMPITJINPA
TRAVELS OF A TINGARI WOMAN TO PINARI, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

Private sale
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96

NAATA NUNGURRAYI
KARRINWARRA, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $7,930 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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97

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA
LUPULNGNA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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98

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI
UNTITLED (SITE OF MARNPI), 1992

synthetic polymer paint on linen

132.0 x 58.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
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99

PATRICK TJUNGURRAYI
DESIGNS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SITE OF MYILILI, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.5 x 122.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 18,000
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100

BILLY THOMAS JOONGOORRA
UNTITLED, 1998

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

100.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $2,928 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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101

BILLY THOMAS JOONGOORRA
UNTITLED, c.1998

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

100.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
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102

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD
UNTITLED, 1998

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on composition board

102.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
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103

RAMMEY RAMSEY
UNTITLED, 2007

ochres and pigment with acrylic binder on composition board

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 – 4,500
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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104

GEORGE MUNG MUNG
WUDALWUDAL (THE DREAMTIME WOMAN), 1990

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
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105

MADJANA (GROOTE EYLANDT)
LONG TOMS, c.1940

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

20.0 x 47.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
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106

WUNDJUK MARIKA
DJANDA (GOANNAS), 1964

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

44.5 x 21.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $2,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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107

DAWIDI DJULWARAK
DIVER BIRD (BURALA), c.1963

carved softwood with natural earth pigments

85.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $3,172 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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108

BIRRIKITJI GUMANA
MACASSAN PRAU, c.1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

115.0 x 53.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,416 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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109

A CANOE PROW FIGUREHEAD
NGUZUNGUZU, SOLOMON ISLANDS

natural pigments, clay and trade paint on carved wood with shell inlay

20.0 x 17.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
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110

A LONG HANDLED CLUB
TEWHATEWHA, NEW ZEALAND

carved hardwood

130.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $3,416 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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111

A PINEAPPLE HEADED CLUB
TOTOKIA, FIJI ISLANDS

carved hard wood

80.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $3,904 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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112

A CHIEF'S CLUB (QUQU)
NADROGA NAVOSA AREA, FIJI ISLANDS

carved hardwood

86.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,416 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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113

A CEREMONIAL DANCE SHIELD
PAPUA NEW GUINEA

carved and incised wood with traces of pigment

68.5 x 25.5 cm

Estimate: 
$500 – 800
Sold for $2,074 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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114

A WATU CHEST ORNAMENT

LUMI REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

nassa shell and natural fibres

74.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
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115

A HUNSTEIN MOUNTAINS HOOK FIGURE, (GARRA)
BAHINEMO PEOPLE EAST SEPIK PROVINCE PAPUA NEW GUINEA, early to mid 20th Century

carved wood with opposing hooks and traces of pigment

62.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,416 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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116

RAY KEN
NGAYUKU NGURA, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

197.0 x 151.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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117

TJALA WOMEN'S COLLABORATIVE
UNTITLED, 2012

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 300.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $19,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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118

TUPPY NGINTJA GOODWIN
KUNGKA KUTJARA TJUKURPA, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

167.0 x 137.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 – 4,500
Sold for $2,684 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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119

HELEN CURTIS
CAVE HILL, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800 – 2,500
Sold for $2,684 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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120

TIGER PALPATJA
PILTATI TJUKURPA, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 198.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 10,000
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121

WALKA MOLLY ROGERS
JAPINKA, c.1990

synthetic polymer paint on Velin Arches paper

75.0 x 106.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 – 2,500
Sold for $1,708 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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122

SONIA KURARRA
MARTUWARRA, 2012

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

118.0 x 119.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $3,538 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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123

NAOMI HOBSON
GEIKE RANGE ON KAANDJU, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

138.5 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $2,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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124

NAOMI HOBSON
WIINTHAN (BLUE LAGOON), 2014

synthetic polymer paint on linen

189.5 x 189.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $14,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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125

JAKAYU BILJABU
UNTITLED, 2012

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

156.0 x 77.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 5,000
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126

SANDY BRUMBY
VICTORY DOWNS, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 106.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $2,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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127

WAWIRIYA BURTON
NGAYUKU NGURA, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

197.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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128

YARITJI YOUNG
NGAYURU NGURA (MY COUNTRY), 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

199.0 x 122.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $2,928 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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129

JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI
UNTITLED, 2004

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

120.5 x 99.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $5,490 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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130

JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI
PANJKUPANI JILAMARA, 2008

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

120.5 x 99.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $5,490 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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131

PEDRO WONAEAMIRRI
PWOJA-PUKUMANI BODY PAINT DESIGN, 2004

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

208.0 x 64.5 cm

Private sale
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132

CORNELIA TIPUAMANTUMIRRI
WINGA (TIDAL MOVEMENT / WAVES), 2012

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

79.5 x 119.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $2,928 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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133

SUSAN WANJI WANJI
KULAMA DESIGN, 2013

natural earth pigments on linen

122.5 x 152.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $1,830 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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134

GALUMA MAYMURA
YAMBIRRKU, 2013

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

141.0 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $2,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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135

BARRUPU YUNUPINGU
GURTHA, 2012

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

106.0 x 47.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $1,830 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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136

NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU
YOLNGU’YULNGU AND DJORRA, 2014

four works on paper: felt tip pen and earth pigments on discarded photography paper

each: 75.5 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000 (4)
Sold for $5,124 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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137

DOUGLAS KWARLPE ABBOTT
THE ORGAN PIPES, 2014

watercolour on paper

54.0 x 74.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200 – 1,500
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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138

KUKULA MCDONALD
RED TAIL COCKATOOS AT UTTUMPATU, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

60.0 x 89.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $4,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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139

BILLY STOCKMAN TJAPALTJARRI
WATER DREAMING WITH RAINBOWS AND RAIN, 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

86.5 x 53.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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140

JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA
TJIKARI, 1980

synthetic polymer paint on linen

168.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $13,420 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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141

YALA YALA GIBBS TJUNGURRAYI
KANPARRKA (CENTIPEDE STORY), 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

45.5 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $5,124 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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142

JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA
WATER DREAMING AT TJIKARRI AND EGRET, c.1983

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

69.0 x 36.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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143

DINI CAMPBELL TJAMPITJINPA
TINGARI AT YUNYUAMA, 1986

synthetic polymer paint on linen

139.0 x 98.5 cm

Private sale
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144

ATTRIBUTED TO EDDIE PURUNTATAMERI
PURRUKUPARLI, c.1970

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped ironwood

103.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 9,000
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ATTRIBUTED TO EDDIE PURUNTATAMERI
JANUS FUGURE OF PURRUKUPARLI, c.1970

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped ironwood

64.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
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146

ARTIST UNKNOWN (BATHURST AND MELVILLE ISLANDS)
PUKUMANI POST, 1960

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped ironwood

131.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
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ATTRIBUTED TO EDDIE PURUNTATAMERI
PURRUKUPARLI, c.1970

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped ironwood

130.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 10,000
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148

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)
UNTITLED (BIRD), 1979

natural pigments on carved ironwood

63.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,500 – 4,500
Sold for $6,710 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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149

TERRY NGAMANDARA
LORRKON

ochre pigments and PVC fixative on stringybark (Eucalyptus Tetrodonta) hollow log

118.5.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $1,220 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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150

DEBRA WURRKIDJ
LORRKON, 2008

ochre pigment and PVC fixative on stringybark (Eucalyptus Tetrodonta) hollow log

157.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,500 – 2,500
Sold for $2,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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151

WAWIRIYA BURTON
NGAYUKU NGURA – MY COUNTRY, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

129.5 x 93.0cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $2,196 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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152

CAROL MAANYATJA GOLDING
WALU, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

76.0 x 51.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800 – 2,500
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153

EUBENA NAMPITJIN
PARTJALU, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

60.5 x 45.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $5,124 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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154

KATHLEEN PADDOON NAPANANGKA
UNTITLED, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.5 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 4,000
Sold for $2,684 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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155

HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI
WANKARTU, 2003

glass

45.5 x 30.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800 – 2,500
Sold for $2,196 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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156

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN

WIRRIMANGARU, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

90.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
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157

OTTO PAREROULTJA

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE

watercolour on card

36.5 x 54.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
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158

OTTO PAREROULTJA
CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE

watercolour on card

38.5 x 54.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $4,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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159

TREVOR NICKOLLS
MIMI TRAIL AND BILLABONGS, 1989

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 76.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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160

HARRY J WEDGE
THREE FACES, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on watercolour paper

99.5 x 69.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 – 2,000
Sold for $1,586 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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161

ARTIST UNKNOWN, NORTH EAST ARNHEM LAND
BARU THE CROCODILE, c.1970

pigments and synthetic polymer paint of carved hardwood

130.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $4,270 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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162

KEN THAIDAY SNR
BEIZAM, SHARK DANCE MASK, 1991

plywood, PVC, metal, enamel paint, rope, glass eyes, cockatoo feathers and down

81.0 x 25.0 x 55.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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163

LEIGH NAMPONAN
CRIPPLE GIRL, 2006

synthetic polymer paint and earth pigments on carved milkwood

110.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
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164

AUDREY MORTON KNGWARREYE
CEREMONIAL WOMAN

natural earth pigments, PVA and synthetic polymer paint on carved soft wood

83.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,800 – 2,400
Sold for $1,830 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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165

GLORIA TAMERRE PETYARRE
OWL

natural earth pigments, PVA and synthetic polymer paint on carved soft wood

53.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800 – 1,200
Sold for $1,830 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
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