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Aurangnamirri Wommatakimmi (Young Brook) circa 1920-1973 UNTITLED
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- AURANGNAMIRRI WOMMATAKIMMI (YOUNG BROOK)
- UNTITLED
- natural earth pigments on carved softwood
- HEIGHT: 36.5CM
Provenance
Executed on Melville Island circa 1965
Jerome Gould Collection, Los Angeles
Sotheby's, Tribal Art and Aboriginal Paintings, Sydney, 4 December 1994, lot 277
Private collection
Sotheby's, Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, 9 July 2001, lot 273
The Estate of Graeme Galt
Jerome Gould Collection, Los Angeles
Sotheby's, Tribal Art and Aboriginal Paintings, Sydney, 4 December 1994, lot 277
Private collection
Sotheby's, Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, 9 July 2001, lot 273
The Estate of Graeme Galt
Condition
The sculpture has many areas of pigment loss, especially at the shoulders. There is a hole delibrately carvied into the mouth where it is probable that a pipe or other object was previously inserted. There are some fine hairline fractures on the reverse.
"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."