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ARTIST UNKNOWN, TIWI PEOPLE, BATHURST OR MELVILLE ISLANDS
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 AUD
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Description
- Artist Unknown, Tiwi People, Bathurst or Melville Islands
- UNTITLED - TRADITIONAL DESIGNS c.1960
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 88 by 40 cm
Provenance
Painted on Bathurst or Melville Islands
Private collection, South Australia
Private collection, South Australia
Condition
Bark has been housed in a perspex box on a white backing. The bark and remaining pigment appear in stable condition, though there has been much pigment loss over the entire surface which should be apparent in the image reproduction.
"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."