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Dick Nguleingulei Murramurra circa 1920-1988 SPIRIT PEOPLE AND FLYING FOX
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 AUD
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Description
- Dick Nguleingulei Murramurra
- SPIRIT PEOPLE AND FLYING FOX
- bears artist's name Ngulei Ngulei [sic] on the reverse
- natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 39.4 BY 66CM
Provenance
Painted at Oenpelli (Gunbalanya), Western Arnhem Land
Collection of William McE. Miller, Jr, USA
Condition
The bark painting has a Certificate of Exemption from Export Control and can therefore be exported from Australia freely.
There are minor abrasions although the pigments appear stable and sound. There are no 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."