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NAMMERREDJE GUMALA
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Nammerredje Gumala
- MALE AND FEMALE MIMIH FEMALE MIMIH WITH DILLY BAGS AND MALE MIMIH
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Bears artist's name, title and catalogue number 12 on the reverse
Bears artist's name, title and catalogue number 11 on the reverse
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 51.7 by 23.6cm; 39 by 21 cm
Provenance
Painted in Western Arnhem Land
Purchased at the Church Missionery Society, Oenpelli in 1973
Private collection
Purchased at the Church Missionery Society, Oenpelli in 1973
Private collection
Condition
Both barks have holes pierced at the tope and the bottom for attachment and have suffered mild loss over time to the pigments, both barks are in a stable condition and have not had any repairs or restoration
"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."