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LONG JACK PHILLIPUS TJAKAMARRA
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 AUD
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Description
- Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra
- WOMEN'S TRAVELLING BUSH TUCKER CEREMONY 1972
Synthetic polymer paint on board
- 51 by 46 cm (irregular)
Provenance
Purchased directly from the artist at Papunya in 1972
Sotheby's, Important Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, Monday 28 June, 1999, lot 79
Private collection, Tasmania
Sotheby's, Important Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, Monday 28 June, 1999, lot 79
Private collection, Tasmania
Condition
There are a number of minor scratches in various places throughout the surface of the work consistent with the condition of early Papunya paintings on board. The corners and edges have suffered minor chipping.
"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 accompanying documentation with an annotated diagram and an interpretation of the imagery depicted prepared by Geoffrey Bardon