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PADDY DHATANGU
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Paddy Dhatangu
- FATHER TOTEM c.1970
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 95.5 by 48 cm
Provenance
Painted at Milingimbi, Central Arnhem Land
Private collection, Dubai
Private collection, Dubai
Condition
In excellent and stable condition overall with some minor areas of loss to the white pigment particularly along the top edge of the bark, visible in the reproduction.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Cf. Caruana, W., and N. Lendon (eds.), The Painters of the Wagilag Sisters Story 1937-1997, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, 1997, p.106, pl.58 for a closely related example from the Louis A. Allen Collection in the Art Gallery of Western Australia. The painting features an object used in rituals concerning the Wagilag Sisters. Dhatangu painted this object featuring a face intended to be a portrait of his father, Yilkari Kitani. The figure is flanked by images of caterpillars and sand palms.