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MICKEY GERANIUM WARLAPINNI
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 AUD
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Description
- Mickey Geranium Warlapinni
- MANI-LUKI WOMMATAKIMMI(HARRY CARPENTER)CIRCA 1914-1980TWO SMALL PUKUMANI POLES (TUTINI)
Natural earth pigments on carved ironwood
- Heights: 64 cm, 65.5 cm
Provenance
Executed on Bathurst or Melville Island in the 1960s
Private collection
Private collection
Condition
The Pukumani pole by Mickey Geranium Warlapinni is majorly distressed with many areas of pigment loss across the entire surface. The wood is in a deteriorated state in mary areas due to borer. There are large areas of wood loss not visible in the image.
The low estimate is reflective of the poor condition of the object.
The Pukumani pole by Mani-Luki Wommatakimmi is suffering from pigment loss over the entire surface. There is considerable cracking running almost the entire length of one side, though the wood appears stable.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."