81 - Important Australian Indigenous Art

Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
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26 March 2025
1

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
2

DHAMBIT MUNUŊGURR

LILIES, 2023

synthetic polymer paint on eucalyptus bark

207.0 x 68.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
3

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
4

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
5

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
6

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
7

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
8

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
9

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
10

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
11

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
12

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
13

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
14

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
15

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
16

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
17

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
18

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
19

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
20

NOŊGIRRŊA MARAWILI

BARATJALA, 2018

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

222.0 x 71.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
21

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
22

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
23

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
24

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
25

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
26

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
27

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
28

GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI

UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 244.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
29

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
30

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
31

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
32

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
33

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
34

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

KINYU, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 150.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
35

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
36

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
37

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
38

DANIE MELLOR

PERPETUAL (NGARAY), 2022

photographic print on mirror polished stainless steel

122.0 x 160.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
39

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)
40

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
41

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
42

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
43

JOSEPH JURRA TJAPALTJARRI

UNTITLED (TINGARI PAINTING), 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 183.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
44

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
45

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
46

QUEENIE MCKENZIE NAKARRA

UNTITLED, 1996

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

90.5 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
47

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
48

JACK BRITTEN JOOLAMA

JARLINJI (PLAINS KANGAROO), 1990

natural earth pigments on canvas

80.0 x 160.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
49

WAWIRIYA BURTON

NGAYUKU NGURA – MY COUNTRY, 2018

synthetic polymer paint on linen

197.5 x 152.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $15,000
50

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
51

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
52

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
53

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
54

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
55

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
56

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
57

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
58

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
59

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
60

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
61

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
62

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
63

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
64

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
65

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
66

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
67

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

MINDIKI KARU, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

98.5 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
68

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
69

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
70

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
71

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
72

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
73

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
74

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
75

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