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MICK MAGANI
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Mick Magani
- WAY-DJI - THE OLD DREAMING MAN AND WIVES HUNTING
- Bears artist's name, title, language group and location on a copy of the label attached to the reverse of the frame
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 98 by 34 cm
Provenance
Painted at Maningrida in the mid - late 1960s
Private collection
Condition
The bark painting is housed behind perspex in a contemporary box frame, the majority of the paint appears to be in stable condition, there are two significant nail holes approximately 20 cm from the top bar from an old attachment, and a 6 cm crack near the lower right hand corner and a 1 cm crack at the from near the lower left hand corner. There are fragments of bark within the frame suggesting that it is still lossing fibres
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"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."