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BOBBY BARDJARAY NGAINJMIRRA
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 AUD
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Description
- Bobby Barrdjaray Ngainjmirra
- MIMIH AND SPIDER STORY 1972
- Natural earth pigments eucalyptus bark
- 24 by 36 cm
Provenance
Painted in Western Arnhem Land
Acquired by the vendor directly from the artist at the Oenpelli 'Border Store' near Cahill's Crossing on the East Alligator River in 1972
Private collection, Canberra
Acquired by the vendor directly from the artist at the Oenpelli 'Border Store' near Cahill's Crossing on the East Alligator River in 1972
Private collection, Canberra
Condition
In very good and stable condition, with a few area of minor pigment loss and surface scratches.
"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
According to the vendor, the artist had to paint on one of the figure's penis at the time of purchase because he was not allowed to do so at the Mission at Oenpelli.