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JACK WUNUWUN
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 AUD
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Description
- Jack Wunuwun
- BARNUMBIRR, THE MORNING STAR 1985
- Bears artist's name, language group (Djinang), and Maningrida catalogue number WUN3 on the reverse
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 124 by 43 cm
Provenance
Painted at Gamerdi outstation, Central Arnhem Land
Maningrida Arts and Crafts, Maningrida
Acquired by the vendors from an exhibition at The Canberra School of Art in 1985, organised by Aboriginal Arts and Crafts, Sydney
Maningrida Arts and Crafts, Maningrida
Acquired by the vendors from an exhibition at The Canberra School of Art in 1985, organised by Aboriginal Arts and Crafts, Sydney
Condition
In excellent and stable overall condition with some areas of surface scuffing apparent. Consolidation of the paint surface was carried out by Conservation Works, Canberra in February 2007. A condition report is sold with this lot.
"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
This painting is sold with an accompanying Maningrida Arts and Crafts certificate