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NARRITJIN MAYMURU
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Narritjin Maymura
- POSSUMS CLIMBING A SACRED CASHEW TREE AT DJARRAKPI
- Bears the catalogue number E1 on the reverse
Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 120.5 by 45.2 cm
Provenance
Painted in the Yirrkala region, North East Arnhem Land
Private collection
Private collection
Condition
The bark is slightly curved and has suffered some areas of pigment loss, the worst being small areas of white pigment on the bark surface. There is a split stick bound across the top of the painting and a screw is embedded on the top right hand corner to hold it together. There is a fine crack in the surface in the top right hand register approximately 12 cm in from the upper corner and extending 33 cm down, There two further cracks to the central region of the bark, one 28 cm long and the other 10cm long. There is fraying and bark missing from the lower corners and other scuffs along the lower margins
"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."