Auction Results

Prices include buyer's premium.

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November

Sale

Auction total

$607,920

63% sold by volume

50% sold by value

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Lot 74

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

MURTIYARRU SUNFLY TJAMPITJIN

(1916 - 1996)

TRAVELS OF THE GOANNA MEN IN THE ARTIST'S COUNTRY, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 60.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Warlayirti Artists cat. 556/90

Estimate:

$60,000 - 80,000

Lot 75

$22,200

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952

MARDAYIN AT DILEBANG, 2009

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

147.0 x 71.5 cm

inscribed on label verso: artist's name, language group, medium, size and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 458-09

Estimate:

$14,000 - 18,000

Sold for $22,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 76

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

CHARLIE WARTUMA (TARAWA) TJUNGURRAYI

(c.1921 - 1999)

WILD POTATO STORY, 1971

synthetic polymer powder paint and synthetic binder on plywood

88.0 x 41.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name 'Charlie JUNGARI' (sic), language group 'PINTABI' (sic), title and diagrammatic annotations, in Geoffrey Bardon's hand, and numbered '10'

Estimate:

$55,000 - 75,000

Lot 77

Private sale

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

KAAPA MBITJANA TJAMPITJINPA

(c.1926 - 1989)

UNTITLED (GOANNA STORY), 1971

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

78.5 x 54.5 cm

Private sale

Lot 78

$144,000

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 - 1998)

GULABAL - SNAKE, 1989

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

120.0 x 160.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts cat. AP3052 and S.2037

Estimate:

$80,000 - 120,000

Sold for $144,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 79

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

ANATYE (BUSH POTATO), 1989

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 120.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. D0O9

Estimate:

$80,000 - 120,000

Lot 80

$21,600

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1920 - 2008)

ROCK HOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 121.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, title, size and Watiyawanu Artists of Amunturrungu cat. 3-0730

Estimate:

$15,000 - 20,000

Sold for $21,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 81

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

(c.1936 - 2002)

LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, c.1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

113.5 x 204.0 cm

inscribed verso: Alcaston Gallery cat. AK 470

Estimate:

$30,000 - 40,000

Lot 82

$108,000

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)

WINPERRJI - POLICE ROCK HOLE, 2004

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

signed with initials verso: PB
inscribed verso: title and Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. PB 8 2004.191 [sic]

Estimate:

$100,000 - 150,000

Sold for $108,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 83

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 - 1998)

OWL, 1988

natural earth pigments on canvas-board

50.5 x 40.5 cm

Estimate:

$30,000 - 50,000

Lot 84

$6,600

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952

UNTITLED, 2006

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

108.5 x 45.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$6,000 - 8,000

Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 85

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

OWEN YALANDJA

born 1960

YAWK YAWK, 2006

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped hardwood

238.0 cm height

Estimate:

$12,000 - 15,000

Lot 86

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

MERNE NDORKWA (WILD PLUM), 1991

synthetic polymer paint on linen

211.0 x 122.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 1Z06

Estimate:

$50,000 - 70,000

Lot 87

Private sale

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

TOMMY WATSON

born c.1935

KATA TJUTA, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

185.0 x 200.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, title, date, size and Agathon Galleries cat. AGTW10100304

Private sale

Lot 88

$24,000

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)

FIG TREE HOLE, 1998

natural earth pigments on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

signed with initials verso: PB
inscribed verso: Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. P.B. 98.25

Estimate:

$28,000 - 35,000

Sold for $24,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 89

$2,400

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

A TIWI BARK BASKET (TUNGA)

early 20th century

(BATHURST AND MELVILLE ISLANDS), early 20th Century

folded eucalyptus bark with natural earth pigments

70.0 cm height

Estimate:

$2,000 - 3,000

Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 90

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

(c.1928 - 2003)

UNTITLED, 1992

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

64.0 x 41.0 cm

Estimate:

$8,000 - 12,000

Lot 91

$4,560

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

A GULMARI SHIELD

(SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND), early 20th Century

carved fig wood with natural earth pigments

69.5 cm length

Estimate:

$4,000 - 5,000

Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 92

$3,120

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

A SMALL RAINFOREST SHIELD

(QUEENSLAND), early 20th Century

carved fig wood with red, white and yellow earth pigments

36.0 cm length

Estimate:

$2,000 - 3,000

Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 93

$14,400

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

A RAINFOREST SHIELD

(QUEENSLAND), 19th Century

carved fig wood with red, white and yellow earth pigments and black charcoal outline

60.0 cm length

Estimate:

$8,000 - $12,000

Sold for $14,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 94

$4,560

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

A BOOMERANG AND THROWING CLUB

(DARLING RIVER, NEW SOUTH WALES), late 19th Century

carved hardwood with old shiny patina

87.0 cm and 70.0 cm length

Estimate:

$3,500 - 4,500 (2)

Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 95

$4,560

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

A PAIR OF RARE CLUBS

(SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIA), early 20th Century

carved and incised hardwood, each with blade-like biconvex distal ends decorated with engraved designs on both sides, the shafts of circular section terminating in a bulbous pointed base. One blade is decorated with three figures, a lizard, an emu, and a swan, and on the other side a man throwing a spear, a kangaroo, and another figure. The second blade is decorated with engraved traditional motifs

69.0 cm and 62.5 cm length

Estimate:

$4,000 - 6,000 (2)

Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 96

$7,200

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

A SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIAN PARRYING SHIELD AND CLUB

(LOWER DARLING RIVER, NEW SOUTH WALES), 19th Century

carved hardwood

92.0 cm and 78.0 cm length

Estimate:

$4,000 - 6,000 (2)

Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 97

$5,400

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

A PARRYING SHIELD

(SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIA), 19th Century

carved hardwood of elongated form, decorated with incised traditional designs, old shiny patina

80.0 cm length

old label attached to front

Estimate:

$5,000 - 7,000

Sold for $5,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 98

$5,400

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

A LEANGLE CLUB

(SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIA), 19th Century

carved hardwood with shiny old patina

71.0 cm length

Estimate:

$2,000 - 3,000

Sold for $5,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 99

$6,000

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

PAUL KROPINYERI

active early 1980s to early 1990s

A SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BROAD SHIELD, c.1985

carved hardwood with natural earth pigments

82.5 cm length

Estimate:

$2,000 - 3,000

Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 100

$5,760

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

100

THREE HARDWOOD BOOMERANGS

(NEW SOUTH WALES), 19th Century

incised hardwood with old shiny patina

86.0 cm, 75.0 cm and 85.0 cm length

Estimate:

$3,000 - 4,000 (3)

Sold for $5,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 101

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

101

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN

(c.1934 - 2009)

KARNTAWARRA, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

178.0 x 120.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 733/01

Estimate:

$15,000 - 20,000

Lot 102

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

102

WIMMITJI TJAPANGARTI

(1924 - 2000)

MINGATJURU WARTALARRI, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

119.0 x 85.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 155/90

Estimate:

$15,000 - 20,000

Lot 103

$6,000

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

103

THERESA NOWEE NAPALTJARRI

born c.1971

MINYURRPA, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 120.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 40/09

Estimate:

$5,000 - 7,000

Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 104

$10,800

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

104

ELIZABETH NYUMI NUNGURRAYI

born 1947

PARWALLA, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 120.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 134/08

Estimate:

$10,000 - 15,000

Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 105

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

105

COILEY CAMPBELL

born 1936

UNTITLED, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.0 x 101.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Kayili Artists cat. 05-101

Estimate:

$5,000 - 7,000

Lot 106

$18,000

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

106

TJUNGKARA KEN

born 1969

SEVEN SISTERS, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 122.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Tjala Arts cat. 125-10

Estimate:

$7,000 - 9,000

Sold for $18,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 107

$8,400

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

107

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)

DOOWOONAN - OLD BEDFORD, 2001

gouache on acid-free paper

57.0 x 76.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. PB WP 8 2001.1

Estimate:

$8,000 - 12,000

Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 108

$8,400

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

108

MICHAEL RILEY

(1960 - 2004)

UNTITLED (BIBLE), 2000, printed 2004

from the Cloud series
inkjet print on Ilford Galerie Pearl paper

106.5 x 150.0 cm (image)

edition: 2/5

Estimate:

$7,000 - 10,000

Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 109

Private sale

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

109

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

UNTITLED, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 90.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 93D053

Private sale

Lot 110

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

110

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

YAM STORY, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 121.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 95L33

Estimate:

$25,000 - 35,000

Lot 111

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

111

MENGA MUNUNGGURR

born 1959

GURRTJPI, 2004

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

215.0 x 64.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, date and Buku-Larrngay Mulka Arts cat. 2178D

Estimate:

$6,000 - 8,000

Lot 112

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

112

DHUWARRWARR MARIKA

born 1946

MILNGURR, 2006

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

153.0 x 116.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Buku-Larrngay Mulka Arts cat. 3353V and 0408YIRR

Estimate:

$8,000 - 10,000

Lot 113

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

113

MATHAMAN MARIKA

(c.1916 - 1970)

CREATION STORY, c.1958

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

78.0 x 38.5 cm

Estimate:

$2,000 - 3,000

Lot 114

$1,800

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

114

TOM DJAWA

(1905 - 1980)

THE GREAT DROUGHT, c.1961

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

66.0 x 29.0 cm

Estimate:

$1,800 - 2,500

Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 115

$4,800

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

115

NARRITJIN MAYMURU

(1922 - 1981)

GULWARRK - ANCESTRAL CREATOR SPIRIT, 1964

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

119.0 x 31.5 cm

Estimate:

$3,500 - 4,500

Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 116

$4,200

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

116

PHILIP GUDTHAYKUDTHAY

born c.1925

UNTITLED (LORRKON), 2007

natural earth pigments on hollow log

197.0 cm height

Estimate:

$3,500 - 4,500

Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 117

$4,200

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

117

PHILIP GUDTHAYKUDTHAY

born c.1925

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

Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 118

$3,120

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

118

PETER MINYGULULU

born 1942

DUPUN (HOLLOW LOG), 2006

natural earth pigments on hollow log

162.5 cm height

Estimate:

$3,000 - 4,000

Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 119

$4,560

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

119

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952

A PAIR OF SPIRIT FIGURES, 2005

carved softwood with natural earth pigments and synthetic binder

191.0 cm and 168.0 cm height

Estimate:

$3,500 - 5,500 (2)

Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 120

Private sale

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

120

IVAN NAMIRRKKI

born 1959

UNTITLED (LORRKON), 2007

natural earth pigments on hollow log

110.0 cm height

Private sale

Lot 121

$4,560

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

121

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)

MY FATHER'S COUNTRY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.5 x 91.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 2235-L-SG-0507

Estimate:

$3,000 - 5,000

Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 122

$6,600

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

122

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)

MY FATHER'S COUNTRY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 102.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 2241-L-SG-0507

Estimate:

$5,000 - 7,000

Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 123

$7,800

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

123

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)

DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

198.0 x 102.0 cm

inscribed verso artist's name, title and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 6998-L-SG-0511

Estimate:

$6,000 - 8,000

Sold for $7,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 124

$3,600

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

124

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

(1920 - 2013)

TJIRTI, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.0 x 60.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 307/01

Estimate:

$3,000 - 4,000

Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 125

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

125

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

(1920 - 2013)

UNTITLED, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

148.0 x 74.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 108/05

Estimate:

$5,000 - 7,000

Lot 126

$8,400

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

126

VARIOUS ARTISTS

THE WARLAYIRTI SUITE, 2005

ten colour etchings in presentation solander box, with synthetic polymer paint on canvas mounted in the lid

etchings each 81.0 x 62.0 cm (sheet); 64.0 x 39.5 cm (image); painting 25.5 x 20.0 cm

edition: 5/50

each etching signed and numbered below image

Estimate:

$6,000 - 8,000 (11)

Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 127

$3,600

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

127

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(c.1930 - 2011)

LUPULNGA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

107.0 x 91.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN0603022

Estimate:

$5,000 - 7,000

Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 128

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

128

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(c.1930 - 2011)

LUPULNGA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN0411120

Estimate:

$4,500 - 5,500

Lot 129

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

129

NAATA NUNGURRAYI

born c.1932

MARRAPINTI, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

123.0 x 121.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. NN0403117

Estimate:

$8,000 - 12,000

Lot 130

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

130

ALICE NAMPITJINPA

born c.1945

TALI TALI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 122.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Ikuntji Womens Centre cat. IK07AN28

Estimate:

$4,500 - 6,500

Lot 131

Private sale

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

131

MINNIE MOTORCAR APWERL (PWERLE)

(1922 - 2006)

UNTITLED, c.2001

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.0 x 91.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Urapuntja Artists cat. FMMPw 01 23

Private sale

Lot 132

$26,400

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

132

MINNIE MOTORCAR APWERL (PWERLE)

(1922 - 2006)

AWELYE, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

165.0 x 358.5 cm

inscribed verso: cat. FG02162MP

Estimate:

$15,000 - 20,000

Sold for $26,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 133

$13,200

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

133

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

WINTER ANTICIPATION, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 91.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 92E020

Estimate:

$12,000 - 18,000

Sold for $13,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 134

$11,400

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

134

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

BUSH TUCKER, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.5 x 59.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 91L30

Estimate:

$12,000 - 15,000

Sold for $11,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 135

$2,880

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

135

IAN W ABDULLA

(1947 - 2011)

USING THE WING OF A DEAD SWAN TO BRING THE OTHER SWANS CLOSER, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

81.0 x 122.0 cm

signed lower right: Ian. W. Abdulla
signed verso: IAN Abdulla

Estimate:

$3,000 - 4,000

Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 136

$2,880

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

136

IAN W ABDULLA

(1947 - 2011)

FINDING FROGS IN THE NIGHT FOR CROSSINGS, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

81.0 x 121.5 cm

signed lower right: Ian. W. Abdulla
signed and inscribed verso: COMMISSIONED ACI IAN ABDULLA IA900111

Estimate:

$3,000 - 4,000

Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 137

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

137

JUKUNA MONA CHUGUNA

born c.1933

PUNTARR, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.5 x 90.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Mangkaja Arts cat. PC236/03

Estimate:

$2,000 - 3,000

Lot 138

$3,360

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

138

DIANNE UNGUKALPI GOLDING

born 1966

KARRKU ADVENTURE CAMP, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

101.5 x 152.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Warakurna Artists cat. 962-11

Estimate:

$3,000 - 4,000

Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 139

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

139

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)

(c.1935 - 2002)

BODY MARKS

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

61.0 x 51.0 cm

inscribed verso: cat 00101

Estimate:

$3,000 - 5,000

Lot 140

$6,000

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

140

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

(c.1936 - 2002)

GARIMALA AND THE FOUR ARCHERS, 1989

synthetic polymer paint on plywood

39.5 x 64.5 cm (irregular)

inscribed verso: artist's name, title, date, size, medium, Alcaston Gallery cat. AK287 and William Mora Galleries cat. 22

Estimate:

$5,000 - 7,000

Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 141

$960

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

141

VICTOR ADAM PURUNTATAMERI

(c.1927 - 1980)

UNTITLED (BIRD), c.1980

carved ironwood with natural earth pigments

48.0 cm height

Estimate:

$1,000 - 1,500

Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 142

$4,320

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

142

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

(c.1928 - 2003)

UNTITLED

natural earth pigments on paper

77.5 x 57.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Jilamara Arts and Crafts cat. 77-01

Estimate:

$3,000 - 4,000

Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 143

Private sale

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

143

YALA YALA GIBBS TJUNGURRAYI

(c.1928 - 1998)

ROCK HOLE SITE OF WAYUTA, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 91.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. YY960782

Private sale

Lot 144

$960

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

144

PINTA PINTA TJAPANANGKA

(c.1937 - 1999)

UNTITLED, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on linen

56.0 x 61.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size, Papunya Tula Artists cat. PP981067 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK4991

Estimate:

$1,200 - 1,500

Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 145

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

145

WILLY TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1930

NYUAPURNGAD, 1986

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.5 x 121.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. WT860439

Estimate:

$8,000 - 12,000

Lot 146

$4,200

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

146

RAY JAMES TJANGALA

born c.1958

UNTITLED, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 61.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RJ0611157

Estimate:

$3,500 - 4,500

Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 147

$1,800

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

147

WARLIMPIRRINGA TJAPALTJARRI

born c.1959

UNTITLED, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.0 x 91.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. WT9909290

Estimate:

$3,000 - 4,000

Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 148

$1,800

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

148

GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1955

KAAKURATINTJA (LAKE MACDONALD), 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.5 x 92.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GW0412168

Estimate:

$2,000 - 3,000

Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 149

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

149

GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1943

UNTITLED, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GT0307107

Estimate:

$6,000 - 8,000

Lot 150

$3,120

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

150

MUNTJA NUNGURRAYI

born c.1931

COLLECTING BUSH FRUIT, 1989

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

99.5 x 76.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 456/89

Estimate:

$1,000 - 2,000

Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 151

$1,200

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

151

WALANGKURA NAPANANGKA

born c.1946

TRAVELS OF KATUNGKA NAPANANGKA FROM MALPARINGYA TO TJINTJINTJIN, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 61.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. WN0202098

Estimate:

$1,200 - 1,800

Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 152

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

152

NED GRANT

born c.1941

WAKURRA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

155.5 x 92.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, date and Spinifex Arts cat. 488

Estimate:

$3,000 - 4,000

Lot 153

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

153

CLIFF REID

(1947 - 2010)

PATUPIRRI, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 88.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, date and Papulankutja Artists cat. 05-987

Estimate:

$2,200 - 3,200

Lot 154

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

154

ARTIST UNKNOWN (GROOTE EYLANDT)

WALLABY, early 1960s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

28.0 x 46.5 cm

Estimate:

$1,500 - 2,000

Lot 155

$2,640

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

155

ARTIST UNKNOWN (GROOTE EYLANDT)

TOTEMIC FISH, 1949

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

28.0 x 24.5 cm

Estimate:

$1,500 - 2,000

Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 156

$840

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

156

ARTIST UNKNOWN (GROOTE EYLANDT)

WIND CHARM, 1960s

natural earth pigments on carved wood

52.5 x 15.0 cm

Estimate:

$800 - 1,200

Sold for $840 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 157

$3,000

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

157

ARTIST UNKNOWN (GROOTE EYLANDT)

MARITIME CREATURES, late 1950s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

69.5 x 44.0 cm

Estimate:

$3,000 - 4,000

Sold for $3,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 158

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

158

MICK KUBARKKU

(c.1922 - 2008)

NGU-ULK-MUN (THE JOHNSTONE'S RIVER CROCODILE), c.1973

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

137.0 x 54.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, title, language group and cat.

Estimate:

$3,000 - 4,000

Lot 159

$1,680

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

159

DICK NGULEINGULEI MURRUMURRU

(1920 - 1987)

TOTEMIC KANGAROO, c.1970

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

78.0 x 51.0 cm

inscribed on distressed Oenpelli label verso: artist's name
inscribed verso: cat. C268

Estimate:

$1,800 - 2,500

Sold for $1,680 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 160

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

160

ARTIST UNKNOWN (WESTERN ARNHEM LAND)

MARINE CREATURES, 1960s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

62.0 x 32.5 cm

Estimate:

$2,000 - 3,000

Lot 161

$3,600

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

161

ARTIST UNKNOWN (WESTERN ARNHEM LAND)

UNTITLED, late 1950s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

67.0 x 48.0 cm

Estimate:

$3,000 - 4,000

Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 162

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

162

NARRITJIN MAYMURU

(1922 - 1981)

GULWARRK, THE NIGHT BIRD, c.1976

carved softwood with natural earth pigments

45.0 cm height

Estimate:

$1,200 - 1,800

Lot 163

$1,440

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

163

NARRITJIN MAYMURU

(1922 - 1981)

NGAPALILINGU, ANCESTRAL SPIRIT WOMAN OF THE MANGGALILI, 1962

carved softwood with natural earth pigments

63.0 cm height

Estimate:

$1,500 - 1,800

Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 164

$2,280

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

164

NARRITJIN MAYMURU

(1922 - 1981)

TOTEMIC DIGGING STICKS OF NYAPILINGU, 1970s

carved softwood with natural earth pigments

137.5 cm height

Estimate:

$1,500 - 1,800

Sold for $2,280 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 165

$3,600

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

165

DAWIDA DJULWARAK

(1921 - 1970)

WAGILAG SISTERS, c.1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

99.5 x 47.0 cm

inscribed on distressed label verso: artist's name and documentation of the 'Wawilak Creation Story'

Estimate:

$3,500 - 4,500

Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 166

$960

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

166

ENGLAND BANGALA

(c.1925 - 2001)

UNTITLED (YAM), 1990

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

83.0 x 38.0 cm

Estimate:

$1,000 - 2,000

Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 167

$480

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

167

ARTIST UNKNOWN (KIMBERLEY)

TOTEMIC TURTLE, 1970s

carved hardwood with natural earth pigments

40.5 cm length

Estimate:

$500 - 700

Sold for $480 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 168

$1,020

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

168

ARTIST UNKNOWN (WESTERN ARNHEM LAND)

TOTEMIC FISH, 1970s

carved softwood with natural earth pigments

43.5 cm length

Estimate:

$600 - 800

Sold for $1,020 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 169

$540

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

169

ARTIST UNKNOWN (CENTRAL ARNHEM LAND)

A PAIR OF TOTEMIC FISH, early 1960s

carved softwood with natural earth pigments

30.5 cm and 29.0 cm length

Estimate:

$500 - 700 (2)

Sold for $540 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 170

$840

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

170

ARTIST UNKNOWN (WESTERN ARNHEM LAND)

TOTEMIC BIRD, c.1980

carved hardwood with natural earth pigments

44.5 cm height

Estimate:

$800 - 1,000

Sold for $840 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 171

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

171

(Attrib. to) MUNGURRAWUY YUNIPINGU

(1907 - 1979)

BANDICOOT, FROM THE FIRE STORY, 1970s

carved softwood with natural earth pigments

61.0 cm length

Estimate:

$600 - 800

Lot 172

$900

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

172

ARTIST UNKNOWN (WESTERN ARNHEM LAND)

DJANDA THE SACRED GOANNA, 1970s

carved softwood with natural earth pigments

75.0 cm length

Estimate:

$600 - 800

Sold for $900 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

Lot 173

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

173

GAVIN NAMARNYILK NADJAMERREK

born 1987

UNTITLED, 2007

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

106.5 x 48.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and cat. GAVIN 1800-07

Estimate:

$800 - 1,000

Lot 174

$1,020

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Melbourne

26 November 2014

174

ROBERT MIRRAL

active 1970s

TOTEMIC FROGS, 1970

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

61.0 x 26.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and date

Estimate:

$800 - 1,000

Sold for $1,020 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne

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