81 - Important Australian Indigenous Art

Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
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26 March 2025
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DJERRKŊU YUNUPIŊU
YEMAYA, 2020

natural earth pigments and recycled printer toner on eucalyptus bark

171.0 x 79.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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DHAMBIT MUNUŊGURR
LILIES, 2023

synthetic polymer paint on eucalyptus bark

207.0 x 68.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
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VINCENT NAMATJIRA
THE QUEEN AND ME, 2017

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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VINCENT NAMATJIRA
MY FRIEND TIGER, 2017

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $30,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI
MY COUNTRY, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

198.0 x 101.0 cm

Estimate: 
$28,000 – $35,000
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI
NYINYILKI COUNTRY, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 196.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $110,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)
BODY MARKS, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

102.0 x 102.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)
BODY MARKS, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA
NGAK NGAK AND LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on cotton duck

130.0 x 147.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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ALBERT NAMATJIRA
ARAFURA SEA AT DARWIN, 1950

watercolour on paper

34.0 x 37.0 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $233,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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LIN ONUS
GARKMAN, 1995

gouache on illustration board

27.0 x 63.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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LIN ONUS
ARAFURA SWAMP IV, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

182.0 x 182.0 cm

Estimate: 
$300,000 – $400,000
Sold for $368,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE
YAM FLOWERS, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.0 x 90.5 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $165,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE
UNTITLED (AWELYE), 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

164.0 x 228.0 cm

Estimate: 
$400,000 – $600,000
Sold for $1,196,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)
BOW RIVER COUNTRY, 1996

natural earth pigments and resins on canvas

76.0 x 96.0 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
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PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD
DINGO DREAMING, 2001

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on Belgian linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $140,000
Sold for $159,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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TIMOTHY COOK
KULAMA, 2014

natural earth pigments and natural binders on linen

184.0 x 244.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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KITTY KANTILLA (KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU)
PARLINI JILAMARA, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

98.0 x 76.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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MATHAMAN MARIKA
BREMER ISLAND BATTLE, c.1961

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 

144.5 x 73.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
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NOŊGIRRŊA MARAWILI
BARATJALA, 2018

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

222.0 x 71.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
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BALANG NAKURULK (MR MAWURNDJUL)
NGALYOD, 1993

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus tetradonta bark

198.0 x 66.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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BALANG NAKURULK (MR MAWURNDJUL)
MILMILNGKAN SITE, 2008

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on eucalyptus tetradonta bark

130.0 x 53.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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MAKINTI NAPANANGKA
LUPULNGA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

121.5 x 92.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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DOREEN REID NAKAMARRA
UNTITLED, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

182.0 x 120.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $208,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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MAKINTI NAPANANGKA
PEEWEE, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

153.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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LONG JACK PHILLIPUS TJAKAMARRA
WOMEN'S TRAVELLING BUSH TUCKER CEREMONY, 1972

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

51.0 x 46.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $58,295 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI
UNTITLED, 1987

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.5 x 182.5 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI
UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 244.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
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ANGELINA PWERLE (NGALE)
ANOOKITJA (BUSH PLUM), 2019

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.5 x 151.5 cm

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE
LIFE CYCLE III, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $104,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN
KURURRUNGKA, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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MURTIYARRU SUNFLY TJAMPITJIN
MOORUN NEAR LAKE MACKAY: SANDHILLS DURING FLOODED SUMMER RAINS, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

89.5 x 59.5 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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ELIZABETH NYUMI NUNGURRAYI
PARWALLA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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EUBENA NAMPITJIN
KINYU, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 150.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
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BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI
COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 150.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $30,000
Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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BROOK ANDREW
AUSTRALIA II: PEACE, 2012

mixed media on Belgian linen

200.0 x 300.0 cm

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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DANIE MELLOR
A WESTERN SPECTACLE, 2008

mixed media on paper

102.0 x 102.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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DANIE MELLOR
PERPETUAL (NGARAY), 2022

photographic print on mirror polished stainless steel

122.0 x 160.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
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MICHAEL COOK
NATURES MORTES, 2021

suite of 8 inkjet prints on paper

91.0 x 122.0 cm (each)

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000 (8)
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CHRISTIAN THOMPSON
ROCKS ON YOUR BELLY, 2013

from the ‘Pagan Sun’ series

Type C print on Fuji Pearl Metallic Paper

122.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
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GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI
UNTITLED (TINGARI AT KAAKURATINTJA), 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

213.5 x 280.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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TURKEY TOLSON TJUPURRULA
STRAIGHTENING SPEARS, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.5 x 183.0 cm

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $41,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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JOSEPH JURRA TJAPALTJARRI
UNTITLED (TINGARI PAINTING), 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 183.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
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PATRICK OLODOODI TJUNGURRAYI
UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

121.0 x 152.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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DANIEL WALBIDI
ILYARRA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

83.0 x 136.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $35,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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QUEENIE MCKENZIE NAKARRA
UNTITLED, 1996

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

90.5 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
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JACK BRITTEN JOOLAMA
PURNULULU (THE BUNGLE BUNGLES), 1993

natural earth pigments on canvas

120.0 x 160.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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JACK BRITTEN JOOLAMA
JARLINJI (PLAINS KANGAROO), 1990

natural earth pigments on canvas

80.0 x 160.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
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WAWIRIYA BURTON
NGAYUKU NGURA – MY COUNTRY, 2018

synthetic polymer paint on linen

197.5 x 152.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $15,000
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BETTY MUFFLER
NGANGKARI NGURA (HEALING COUNTRY), 2016

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

110.0 x 168.5 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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PETER MUNGKURI
NGURA (COUNTRY), 2019

ink and synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 198.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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BETTY CHIMNEY
NGAYUKU NGURA (MY COUNTRY), 2022

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 – $10,000
Sold for $11,659 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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SYLVIA KANYTJUPAI KEN
NGAYUKU NGURA (MY COUNTRY), 2012

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

152.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $7,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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TJUNGKARA KEN
SEVEN SISTERS, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen 

122.0 x 198.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE
UNTITLED (AWELYE), 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

76.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $122,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE
UNTITLED, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.5 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $135,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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ANGELINA PWERLE (NGALE)
BUSH PLUM, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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KATHLEEN NGALE
UNTITLED, 2009

from the ‘Arnwekety (Bush Plum Dreaming)’ series

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
Sold for $7,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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WUKUN WANAMBI
WAWIRRITJPAL, 2005

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

140.0 x 60.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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NOŊGIRRŊA MARAWILI
YATHIKPA, 2013

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

183.0 x 83.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$14,000 – $18,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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BALANG NAKURULK (MR MAWURNDJUL)
MILMILNGKAN SITE, 2006

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus tetradonta bark

93.0 x 64.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $15,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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BALANG NAKURULK (MR MAWURNDJUL)
MIMIH SPIRIT FIGURE, c.1998

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

213.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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OWEN YALANDJA
YAWK YAWK, 2004

ochre and pigments with PVA fixative on carved kurrajong

207.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $7,000
Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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MICK KUBARKKU
MIMIH SPIRIT, 2003

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped wood

214.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 – $4,000
Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)
BODY MARKS, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

60.5 x 45.5 cm (each)
65.0 x 99.5 cm (framed, overall)

Private sale
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JAN BILLYCAN (DJAN NAMUNDIE)
UNTITLED, 2007

natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen

66.0 x 70.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,800 – $6,500
Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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EUBENA NAMPITJIN
MINDIKI KARU, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

98.5 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
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BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN
LAKE GREGORY, WA, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.5 x 80.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $7,855 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA
LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on plywood

34.0 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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RAMMEY RAMSEY
UNTITLED, 2009

gouache, ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on crescent board

50.5 x 76.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – $4,000
Sold for $4,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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RAMMEY RAMSEY
UNTITLED, 2007

ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on board

65.0 x 98.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $4,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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ANGELINA GEORGE
NEAR THE RUINED CITY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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TOMMY MITCHELL
WALU, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

102.0 x 76.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $7,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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ALEC MINGELMANGANU
DOUBLE WANJINA, c.1978

natural earth pigments on carved and engraved wood

47.5 x 10.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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GLORIA FLETCHER THANCOUPIE
UNTITLED, c.1989

hand-built stoneware with incised designs decorated with slip and oxide

27.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $7,000
Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
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