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A COLLECTION OF THREE DILLY BAGS, CENTRAL ARNHEM LAND
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 AUD
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Description
- Height: 34.5 cm, 26 cm, 23 cm
woven pandanus, natural earth pigments, human hair
Provenance
Collected at Milingimbi, Central Arnhem Land in 1943
Private collection, South Australia
Private collection, South Australia
Condition
All three baskets are in relatively good condition, the larger example has much of the threaded human hair missing and the string handles on all three examples are damaged.
"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. For early 20th century painted woven baskets from Arnhem Land see Cooper, C. et al., Aboriginal Australia, Australian Gallery Directors Council, Sydney, 1981, p.177, plates N229, N300 and N301, illus.