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Anchor Barbuwa Wurrkidj 1924-1977 RAINBOW SERPENT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 AUD
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Description
- Anchor Barbuwa Wurrkidj
- RAINBOW SERPENT
- natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 45.7 BY 71.7CM
Provenance
Painted at Oenpelli (Gunbalanya), Western Arnhem Land
Collection of William McE. Miller, Jr, USA
Collection of William McE. Miller, Jr, USA
Exhibited
The Art of Arnhem Land: From the Collection of William McE. Miller, Jr, The Taylor Museum of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 1966, cat.no.51
Literature
R. L. Shalkop, The Art of Arnhem Land: From the Collection of William McE. Miller, Jr, Colorado: The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 1966, cat.no.51, (illus.)
Condition
The bark painting has a Certificate of Exemption from Export Control and can therefore be exported from Australia freely.
There are no visible signs of repairs or restoration. There are areas of white pigment loss visible in the catalogue photograph. There is a minor surface crack at either side of the drilled hole in the top centre. The painted surface appears fragile but stable.
"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."