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ANATJARI TJAKAMARRA
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Anatjari Tjakamarra
- THE TINGARI AT YAWALYURRU 1987
Bears 'East to West' exhibition name, catalogue number (95), location (Tandanya 1990) and title on the reverse of the stretcher, and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number AT870668
- Synthetic polymer paint on canvas
Provenance
Painted for Papunya Tula Artists in June 1987
Private collection, Adelaide
Exhibited
East to West: Land in Papunya Tula Painting, curated by John Kean, Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, Adelaide, 4 March - 3 June 1990, cat. no.95
Condition
The painting is in very good condition.
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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. Perkins, H. and H. Fink (eds), Papunya Tula: Genesis and Genius, Art Gallery of New South Wales in association with Papunya Tula Artists, Sydney, 2000, p.107, and in Caruana, W., Aboriginal Art, World of Art Series, Thames and Hudson, London and New York, 2003, p.122, plate 103, illus.; see also Artist's country near Kurlkurta, 1988, in the Kluge-Ruhe Collection, University of Virginia, in Morphy, H. and M. Smith Boles (eds.), Art from the Land: Dialogues with the Kluge-Ruhe collection of Australian Aboriginal art, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA, 1999, p.242, plate 8.30 illus