Auction Results

Prices include buyer's premium.

Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March
Sale
81
Auction total
$4,222,309
80% sold by volume
144% sold by value


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Lot 1
$58,909
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
1

DJERRKŊU YUNUPIŊU

(c.1945 - 2022)
YEMAYA, 2020

natural earth pigments and recycled printer toner on eucalyptus bark

171.0 x 79.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist's name, Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 1980-20 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK22265

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 2
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
2

DHAMBIT MUNUŊGURR

born 1968
LILIES, 2023

synthetic polymer paint on eucalyptus bark

207.0 x 68.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 1825-23
bears inscription on label verso: artist’s name and Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 1825-23

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Lot 3
$36,818
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
3

VINCENT NAMATJIRA

born 1983
THE QUEEN AND ME, 2017

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Iwantja Arts cat. 215 –17

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 4
$30,682
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
4

VINCENT NAMATJIRA

born 1983
MY FRIEND TIGER, 2017

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Iwantja Arts cat. 372–17

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $30,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 5
$61,364
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
5

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)
MY COUNTRY, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

198.0 x 101.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 4897-L-SG-1009 

Estimate: 
$28,000 – $35,000
Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 6
$110,455
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
6

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)
NYINYILKI COUNTRY, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 196.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium, Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 6195-L-SG-1010 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK16558

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $110,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 7
$17,182
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
7

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)

(c.1935 - 2002)
BODY MARKS, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

102.0 x 102.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, date, size and Karen Brown Gallery cat. PW313

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 8
$36,818
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
8

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)

(c.1935 - 2002)
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
Lot 9
$34,364
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
9

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

(c.1936 - 2002)
NGAK NGAK AND LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on cotton duck

130.0 x 147.5 cm

signed lower right centre: GINGER RILEY
bears inscription verso: Alcaston Gallery cat. AK2433

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 10
$233,182
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
10

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 - 1959)
ARAFURA SEA AT DARWIN, 1950

watercolour on paper

34.0 x 37.0 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA 
bears inscription verso: Coastline, Darwin / 60 gns / A Hord / 7

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $233,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 11
$67,500
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
11

LIN ONUS

(1948 - 1996)
GARKMAN, 1995

gouache on illustration board

27.0 x 63.0 cm

signed lower right: Lin Onus

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 12
$368,182
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
12

LIN ONUS

(1948 - 1996)
ARAFURA SWAMP IV, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

182.0 x 182.0 cm

signed lower right: Lin Onus
bears inscription verso: SO1 ARAFURA SWAMP IV

Estimate: 
$300,000 – $400,000
Sold for $368,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 13
$165,682
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
13

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
YAM FLOWERS, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.0 x 90.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 94B023

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $165,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 14
$1,196,591
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
14

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
UNTITLED (AWELYE), 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

164.0 x 228.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, 'Rodney Gooch' and Mulga Bore Artists cat. 4.892

Estimate: 
$400,000 – $600,000
Sold for $1,196,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 15
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
15

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 - 1998)
BOW RIVER COUNTRY, 1996

natural earth pigments and resins on canvas

76.0 x 96.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, Warringari Arts cat. S663 and Red Rock Art cat. KP196

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Lot 16
$159,545
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
16

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)
DINGO DREAMING, 2001

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on Belgian linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

signed with initials verso: PB
bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title and Jirrawun Arts cat. PB 8 2001-114

Estimate: 
$100,000 – $140,000
Sold for $159,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 17
$27,000
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
17

TIMOTHY COOK

born 1958
KULAMA, 2014

natural earth pigments and natural binders on linen

184.0 x 244.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Jilamara Arts and Crafts cat. 226-14

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 18
$36,818
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
18

KITTY KANTILLA (KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU)

(c.1928 - 2003)
PARLINI JILAMARA, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

98.0 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Jilamara Arts and Crafts cat. 162-02

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 19
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
19

MATHAMAN MARIKA

(c.1916 - 1970)
BREMER ISLAND BATTLE, c.1961

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 

144.5 x 73.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on label verso: artist's name and a description of the story depicted 

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Lot 20
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
20

NOŊGIRRŊA MARAWILI

(c.1939 - 2023)
BARATJALA, 2018

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

222.0 x 71.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 3310–18
bears inscription on label verso: artist’s name and Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 3310–18
bears inscription on label verso: Alcaston Gallery cat. AK21535

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000
Lot 21
$79,773
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
21

BALANG NAKURULK (MR MAWURNDJUL)

(1952 - 2024)
NGALYOD, 1993

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus tetradonta bark

198.0 x 66.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on label verso: artist's name, medium, language group and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 1233

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $79,773 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 22
$22,091
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
22

BALANG NAKURULK (MR MAWURNDJUL)

(1952 - 2024)
MILMILNGKAN SITE, 2008

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on eucalyptus tetradonta bark

130.0 x 53.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on label attached verso: artist's name, subject, medium, size, language group and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 1239-08

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 23
$42,955
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
23

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(c.1930 - 2011)
LUPULNGA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

121.5 x 92.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN0408018

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 24
$208,636
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
24

DOREEN REID NAKAMARRA

(c.1955 - 2009)
UNTITLED, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

182.0 x 120.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. DR0712084

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $208,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 25
$42,955
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
25

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(c.1930 - 2011)
PEEWEE, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

153.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN0208047

Estimate: 
$30,000 – $40,000
Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 26
$58,295
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
26

LONG JACK PHILLIPUS TJAKAMARRA

(c.1932 - 2020)
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
Lot 27
$27,000
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
27

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1926 - 1998)
UNTITLED, 1987

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.5 x 182.5 cm

bears inscription verso: Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN871234

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 28
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
28

GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1945
UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 244.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GW0404200

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Lot 29
$67,500
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
29

ANGELINA PWERLE (NGALE)

born c.1946
ANOOKITJA (BUSH PLUM), 2019

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.5 x 151.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, Artlore (Marc Gooch) cat. 1–419 and Niagara Galleries cat. 21403

Estimate: 
$45,000 – $65,000
Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 30
$104,318
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
30

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
LIFE CYCLE III, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 91.5 cm

signed verso: Emlly [sic]
bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 94G016

Estimate: 
$60,000 – $80,000
Sold for $104,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 31
$24,545
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
31

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN

(c.1934 - 2009)
KURURRUNGKA, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 100.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 43/01

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 32
$34,364
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
32

MURTIYARRU SUNFLY TJAMPITJIN

(c.1916 - 1996)
MOORUN NEAR LAKE MACKAY: SANDHILLS DURING FLOODED SUMMER RAINS, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

89.5 x 59.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 426/93

Estimate: 
$15,000 – $20,000
Sold for $34,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 33
$11,045
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
33

ELIZABETH NYUMI NUNGURRAYI

(1947 - 2019)
PARWALLA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 100.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size, Warlayirti Artists cat. 941/05 and Art Mob cat. 3518/06

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 34
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
34

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

(c.1921 - 2013)
KINYU, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 150.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 268/05

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Lot 35
$51,545
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
35

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1920 - 2008)
COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 150.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, size and Watiyawanu Artists of Amunturrungu cat. 77-06194

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $30,000
Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 36
$36,818
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
36

BROOK ANDREW

born 1970
AUSTRALIA II: PEACE, 2012

mixed media on Belgian linen

200.0 x 300.0 cm

edition of 3 + 2AP
Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 37
$49,091
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
37

DANIE MELLOR

born 1971
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
Lot 38
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
38

DANIE MELLOR

born 1971
PERPETUAL (NGARAY), 2022

photographic print on mirror polished stainless steel

122.0 x 160.0 cm

edition: 2/3 + 2 AP

signed and dated on label verso: Danie Mellor / 2022

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Lot 39
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
39

MICHAEL COOK

born 1968
NATURES MORTES, 2021

suite of 8 inkjet prints on paper

91.0 x 122.0 cm (each)

edition: AP 1/2 aside from an edition of 7

each bear artist’s thumbprint, signed, numbered, dated and inscribed with title on artist’s label verso

Estimate: 
$40,000 – $60,000 (8)
Lot 40
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
40

CHRISTIAN THOMPSON

born 1978
ROCKS ON YOUR BELLY, 2013

from the ‘Pagan Sun’ series

Type C print on Fuji Pearl Metallic Paper

122.0 x 122.0 cm

edition of 5 + 2AP
Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Lot 41
$55,227
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
41

GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1945
UNTITLED (TINGARI AT KAAKURATINTJA), 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

213.5 x 280.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GW0501225

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 42
$41,727
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
42

TURKEY TOLSON TJUPURRULA

(1942 - 2001)
STRAIGHTENING SPEARS, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.5 x 183.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. TT200004136

Estimate: 
$35,000 – $45,000
Sold for $41,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 43
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
43

JOSEPH JURRA TJAPALTJARRI

born c.1950
UNTITLED (TINGARI PAINTING), 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 183.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JJ0103194

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Lot 44
$14,727
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
44

PATRICK OLODOODI TJUNGURRAYI

(c.1935 - 2017)
UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

121.0 x 152.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. PT0409035

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 45
$35,591
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
45

DANIEL WALBIDI

born 1983
ILYARRA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

83.0 x 136.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 10148

Estimate: 
$20,000 – $30,000
Sold for $35,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 46
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
46

QUEENIE MCKENZIE NAKARRA

(c.1915 - 1998)
UNTITLED, 1996

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

90.5 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts cat. AP1488

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Lot 47
$24,545
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
47

JACK BRITTEN JOOLAMA

(c.1925 - 2002)
PURNULULU (THE BUNGLE BUNGLES), 1993

natural earth pigments on canvas

120.0 x 160.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts cats. S-2938 and AP-3417

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 48
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
48

JACK BRITTEN JOOLAMA

(c.1925 - 2002)
JARLINJI (PLAINS KANGAROO), 1990

natural earth pigments on canvas

80.0 x 160.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts cat. S-2921 and AP-3410

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Lot 49
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
49

WAWIRIYA BURTON

(1925 - 2021)
NGAYUKU NGURA – MY COUNTRY, 2018

synthetic polymer paint on linen

197.5 x 152.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Tjala Arts cat. 408–18

Estimate: 
$12,000 – $15,000
Lot 50
$19,636
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
50

BETTY MUFFLER

born 1944
NGANGKARI NGURA (HEALING COUNTRY), 2016

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

110.0 x 168.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Iwantja Arts cat. 99-16

Estimate: 
$18,000 – $25,000
Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 51
$9,818
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
51

PETER MUNGKURI

(1946 - 2021)
NGURA (COUNTRY), 2019

ink and synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 198.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size, Iwantja Arts cat. 782-18 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK21587

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 52
$11,659
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
52

BETTY CHIMNEY

born 1957
NGAYUKU NGURA (MY COUNTRY), 2022

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Iwantja Arts cat. 112-22
 

Estimate: 
$7,000 – $10,000
Sold for $11,659 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 53
$12,273
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
53

SYLVIA KANYTJUPAI KEN

born 1965
NGAYUKU NGURA (MY COUNTRY), 2012

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

152.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 305-12

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $7,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 54
$13,500
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
54

TJUNGKARA KEN

born 1969
SEVEN SISTERS, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen 

122.0 x 198.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 204-11

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 55
$122,727
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
55

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
UNTITLED (AWELYE), 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

76.0 x 61.0 cm

signed verso: Emlly [sic]
bears inscription verso: Delmore Gallery cat. 94H059

Estimate: 
$25,000 – $35,000
Sold for $122,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 56
$135,000
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
56

EMILY KAM KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
UNTITLED, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.5 x 91.0 cm

signed lower right: Emlly [sic]
bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 94I046

Estimate: 
$50,000 – $70,000
Sold for $135,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 57
$9,818
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
57

ANGELINA PWERLE (NGALE)

born c.1946
BUSH PLUM, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 91.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 11C017

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 58
$7,364
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
58

KATHLEEN NGALE

(1930 - 2021)
UNTITLED, 2009

from the ‘Arnwekety (Bush Plum Dreaming)’ series

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 121.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 08L40

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
Sold for $7,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 59
$29,455
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
59

WUKUN WANAMBI

(c.1962 - 2022)
WAWIRRITJPAL, 2005

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

140.0 x 60.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 2680L

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
Sold for $29,455 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 60
$22,091
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
60

NOŊGIRRŊA MARAWILI

(c.1939 - 2023)
YATHIKPA, 2013

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

183.0 x 83.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 4431I
bears inscription on label verso: artist's name and Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 4431I
bears inscription on label verso: Alcaston Gallery cat. AK18904

Estimate: 
$14,000 – $18,000
Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 61
$15,955
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
61

BALANG NAKURULK (MR MAWURNDJUL)

(1952 - 2024)
MILMILNGKAN SITE, 2006

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus tetradonta bark

93.0 x 64.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on label verso: artist's name, medium, language group and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 3842-06 

Estimate: 
$10,000 – $15,000
Sold for $15,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 62
$9,818
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
62

BALANG NAKURULK (MR MAWURNDJUL)

(1952 - 2024)
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
Lot 63
$13,500
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
63

OWEN YALANDJA

born 1960
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
Lot 64
$5,523
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
64

MICK KUBARKKU

(c.1922 - 2008)
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
Lot 65
Private sale
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
65

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)

(c.1935 - 2002)
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
Lot 66
$5,523
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
66

JAN BILLYCAN (DJAN NAMUNDIE)

(c.1930 - 2015)
UNTITLED, 2007

natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen

66.0 x 70.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 24269

Estimate: 
$4,800 – $6,500
Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 67
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Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
67

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

(c.1921 - 2013)
MINDIKI KARU, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

98.5 x 50.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 200/98

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
Lot 68
$7,855
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
68

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN

(c.1934 - 2009)
LAKE GREGORY, WA, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.5 x 80.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 596/97

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $7,855 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 69
$12,273
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
69

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

(c.1936 - 2002)
LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on plywood

34.0 x 60.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, size, medium and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK73

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 70
$4,909
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
70

RAMMEY RAMSEY

born c.1935
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
Lot 71
$4,909
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
71

RAMMEY RAMSEY

born c.1935
UNTITLED, 2007

ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on board

65.0 x 98.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Jirrawun Arts cat. RR-E

Estimate: 
$4,000 – $6,000
Sold for $4,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 72
$20,864
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
72

ANGELINA GEORGE

(1937 - 2014)
NEAR THE RUINED CITY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date and Karen Brown Gallery cat. KB3244

Estimate: 
$6,000 – $8,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 73
$20,864
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
73

TOMMY MITCHELL

(c.1943 - 2013)
WALU, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

102.0 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Warakurna Artists cat. 296-10

Estimate: 
$5,000 – $7,000
Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 74
$13,500
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
74

ALEC MINGELMANGANU

(1905 - 1981)
DOUBLE WANJINA, c.1978

natural earth pigments on carved and engraved wood

47.5 x 10.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name ‘Alec’

Estimate: 
$8,000 – $12,000
Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 81 - 26 March 2025, Melbourne
Lot 75
$19,636
Important Australian Indigenous Art
Melbourne
26 March 2025
75

GLORIA FLETCHER THANCOUPIE

(1937 - 2011)
UNTITLED, c.1989

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

27.0 cm height

signed on base: Thancoupie

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