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THOMAS NANJIWARRA AMAGULA
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Thomas Nanjiwarra Amagula
- UNTITLED
Bears artist's name 'Nanjiwarra' on the reverse
togeher with
UNTITLED - ANCESTRAL SAW FISH AND LIZARDS
Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
Bears artist's name 'Nanjiwarra' on the reverse
together with
ARTIST UNKOWN, GROOTE EYLANDT
WIND TOTEM
Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus barkNatural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 72.8 by 43.3 cm, 74.3 by 43.3 cm, 51.5 by 29.3 cm
Provenance
Painted on Groote Eylandt circa 1962
Private collection
Condition
The majority of the remaining pigments on these bark paintings is stable and they do not appear to have had any repairs or restoration. All of them have dusty surfaces and numerous scuffs and scratches, small areas of flaking bark and some cracking
"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."