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Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri and Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa circa 1933-2002; born 1944 WITCHETTY GRUB DREAMING AT ALYUKARI
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 AUD
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Description
- Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri and Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa
- WITCHETTY GRUB DREAMING AT ALYUKARI
bears Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number CP-DN820559 on the reverse
synthetic polymer paint on linen
- 183 BY 66CM
Provenance
Painted at Papunya in 1982
Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs
Mr Tim and Dr VIvien Johnson
The Estates of Professor Peter and Mrs Jane Johnson
Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs
Mr Tim and Dr VIvien Johnson
The Estates of Professor Peter and Mrs Jane Johnson
Exhibited
Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri: Paintings 1973-1986, Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, 1988
Literature
Clifford Possum, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri: Paintings 1973-1986, London: Institute of Contemporary Arts, 1988, p.37
Condition
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"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."
Catalogue Note
This painting is sold with an accompanying Papunya Tula Artists certificate that reads: 'This painting is largely the work of Clifford who undertook to assist Dinny at a time when he was sick and unable to complete the work. They have shown the Witchetty Grub Dreaming site of Alyukari near Stirling Station. This is a womens' story but the design is also used in men's body paint for this particular ceremony. The roundels with adjacent U shapes show the women sitting digging the witchetty grubs. The digging sticks are also shown. The white lines show the travels of the mythological witchetty ancestors'.