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Old Sam(bo) Barumba Wurrumara 1919-1984 MACASSAN BOAT - THIS OLD MAN REMEMBERS THEIR VISITS Old Sam(bo) Barumba Wurrumara 1919-1984 SOUTH EAST WIND TOTEM
Estimate
5,500 - 7,500 AUD
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Description
- Old Sam(bo) Barumba Wurrumara
- MACASSAN BOAT - THIS OLD MAN REMEMBERS THEIR VISITSOld Sam(bo) Barumba Wurrumara1919-1984SOUTH EAST WIND TOTEM
- both bear the artist's name Old Sam, title, location and year on the reverse
- natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 35.6 BY 53.3CM, 19.7 BY 43.2CM
Provenance
Painted on Groote Eylandt in 1957
Church Missionary Society, Groote Eylandt
Collection of William McE. Miller, Jr, USA
Condition
MACASSAN BOAT - THIS OLD MAN REMEMBERS THEIR VISITS has a minor repair (with glue) to the back of the top left corner. Fraying is evident around the top right corner. Pigments are in sound and stable condition.
SOUTH EAST WIND TOTEM has no visible signs of repairs or restoration. There are two small holes pierced for attachment in the left hand corner.
"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."