Auction Results

Prices include buyer's premium.

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November
Sale
27
Auction total
$671,100
64% sold by volume
53% sold by value


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Lot 101
$18,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
101

LENA YARINKURA

born 1961
FIVE CAMP DOGS, 2002

aluminium

varying sizes up to 55.0 cm length

each initialled on base: LY

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000 (5)
Sold for $18,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 102
$1,560
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
102

CHARLES BAYLISS

(1850 - 1897)
ABORIGINAL GROUP FISHING ON THE LOWER MURRAY RIVER, NEAR CHOWILLA STATION, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, c.1886

vintage print
albumen silver photograph

16.0 x 21.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $1,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 103
$4,560
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
103

EMILIE ZAMBRA

KIDNAPPED QUEENSLAND ABORIGINES, 1884

albumen paper photograph (cabinet card)

10.0 x 15.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 8,000
Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 104
$14,400
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
104

CHARLES HENRY KERRY

(1857 - 1928)
PORTRAITS OF AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINES, 1876-82

twelve vintage albumen prints

varying sizes, up to 20.0 x 14.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000 (12)
Sold for $14,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 105
$26,400
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
105

TOMMY McRAE

(1830 - 1901)
DUELLERS

pen and ink on two sheets of paper

11.0 x 50.5 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
Sold for $26,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 106
$102,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
106

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)
WIRWIRJI - POLICE HOLE, 2004

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

initialled verso: PB
inscribed verso: title and Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. PB 6 2004.176

Estimate: 
$70,000 - 90,000
Sold for $102,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 107
$10,200
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
107

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

(c.1928 - 2003)
WAIYAI, 1992

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

68.5 cm height

inscribed on base: artist's name and date

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 108
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
108

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

(c.1928 - 2003)
PUMPUNI JILAMARA, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

72.5 x 121.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Jilamara Arts and Crafts cat. 515-02

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
Lot 109
$4,080
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
109

JAN BILLYCAN

born c.1930
KIRRIWIRRI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

80.5 x 60.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 22033

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 110
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
110

DANIEL WALBIDI

born 1983
ALL THE JILA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

179.0 x 60.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 10999

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Lot 111
$36,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
111

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1920 - 2008)
ROCK HOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 183.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Watiyawanu Artists of Amunturrngu cat: 3-08433

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
Sold for $36,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 112
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
112

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)

(c.1935 - 2002)
BODY MARKS, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

123.0 x 86.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, title, date, size and cat. EP16/99

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 24,000
Lot 113
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
113

ALICE NAMPITJINPA

born c.1945
PUTURRU (HAIR STRING), 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.5 x 285.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Ikuntji Women’s Centre cat. IK99AN65

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
Lot 114
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
114

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 - 1998)
SUGAR BAG HILL (ILULUNJA), c.1986

natural earth pigments and natural binder on plywood

80.0 x 100.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, Waringarri Aboriginal Arts cat. S-499 and P-575 ACJ

Estimate: 
$65,000 - 85,000
Lot 115
$132,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
115

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
MERNE - BUSH TUCKER, MY COUNTRY, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

190.5 x 107.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, date and title

Estimate: 
$120,000 - 150,000
Sold for $132,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 116
$10,200
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
116

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)
UNTITLED, 2005

gouache on acid free crescent board

50.0 x 76.0 cm

inscribed verso: Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. PB WB 8 2005.247

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 117
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
117

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)
FIG TREE HOLE, 1998

natural earth pigments on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

initialled verso: PB
inscribed verso: Jirrawun Aboriginal Art Corporation cat. PB 98.25

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 45,000
Lot 118
$6,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
118

JARINYANU DAVID DOWNS

(1925 - 1995)
KURTAL, c.1983

carved and shaped hard wood with incised designs and natural earth pigments with synthetic binder

92.0 x 40.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 119
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
119

PADDY JAMINJI JAMPIN

(c.1912 - 1996)
UNTITLED, 1986

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

89.0 x 127.0 cm

signed verso: Paddy

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 25,000
Lot 120
$15,600
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
120

YIRAWALA

(c.1895 - 1976)
MARALAITJ - WOMAN IS BORN, c.1967

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

69.0 x 30.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 25,000
Sold for $15,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 121
$6,600
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
121

ARTIST UNKNOWN

NORTH EAST ARNHEM LAND
MACASSAN STORY, c.1963

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

171.5 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 122
$3,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
122

ARTIST UNKNOWN

NORTH EAST ARNHEM LAND
CRUCIFIXION STORY, c.1960

natural earth pigments on bark

59.0 x 34.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $3,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 123
$6,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
123

WUNDJUK MARIKA

(1927 - 1987)
DJANGKAWU STORY, c.1968

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

101.0 x 36.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, date and title

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 124
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
124

Attributed To NYM MANALPUY

(c.1930 - 1973)
SACRED ECHIDNA, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

34.0 x 55.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Lot 125
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
125

JIMMY MIDJAW MIDJAW (MIJAU MIJAU)

(1897 - 1985)
WOMEN'S FERTILITY DANCE, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

40.0 x 92.0 cm

inscribed verso: title

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Lot 126
$10,800
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
126

YIRAWALA

(c.1895 - 1976)
SPEARING LUMAH LUMHAH, c.1967

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

67.0 x 30.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and title

Estimate: 
$14,000 - 18,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 127
$36,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
127

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
MERNE ANOORALYA, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.5 x 89.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Delmore Gallery cat. 95G004

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 55,000
Sold for $36,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 128
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
128

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
UNTITLED (YAM STORY), 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

92.0 x 152.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 95E013

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
Lot 129
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
129

TOMMY WATSON

born c.1935
UNTJU ALKATA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

158.0 x 165.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Agathon Gallery cat. 15

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 60,000
Lot 130
$9,900
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
130

CHRISTIAN THOMPSON

born 1978
BLACK GUM 2, 2007 FROM THE SERIES AUSTRALIAN GRAFFITI

type C photograph

100.0 x 100.0 cm

edition: 2/10

signed on label verso: CHRISTIAN THOMPSON
dated, titled and numbered on printed label verso

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $9,900 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 131
$6,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
131

CHRISTIAN THOMPSON

born 1978
ANDY WARHOL, 2004 FROM THE SERIES GATES OF TAMBO

type C photograph

124.0 x 125.0 cm

edition: 9/10

signed on label verso: CHRISTIAN THOMPSON
dated, titled and numbered on printed label verso

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 132
$54,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
132

WILLY TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1930
TINGARI PAINTING, 1985

synthetic polymer paint on linen

275.0 x 200.0 cm

inscribed verso: Papunya Tula Artists cat. WT850850

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 70,000
Sold for $54,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 133
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
133

YALA YALA GIBBS TJUNGURRAYI

(c.1928 - 1998)
ROCK HOLE SITE OF WAYUTA, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 91.5 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. YY960782

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Lot 134
$14,400
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
134

YALA YALA GIBBS TJUNGURRAYI

(c.1928 - 1998)
WIRRPI (NEAR LAKE MACDONALD), 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 122.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. YY970854

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 25,000
Sold for $14,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 135
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
135

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 - 1959)
TOWARDS SIMPSONS GAP, CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

watercolour on paper

23.0 x 33.0 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA

Estimate: 
$16,000 - 18,000
Lot 136
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
136

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 - 1959)
CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE

watercolour on paper

32.0 x 31.0 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA

Estimate: 
$17,000 - 22,000
Lot 137
$7,800
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
137

LENA YARINKURA

born 1961
CAMP DOG II, 2001

bronze

53.0 cm length

edition: 3/6

initialled and numbered on base: LY / 3/6

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 5,000
Sold for $7,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 138
Private sale
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
138

CRUSOE KURDDAL

born 1961
MIMIH

natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on carved hardwood

270.0 cm height

Private sale
Lot 139
$4,200
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
139

CRUSOE KURDDAL

born 1961
MIMIH

bronze

185.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 140
$4,800
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
140

JIMMY AN.GUNGUNA

born 1935
A PAIR OF LORRKON, 2001

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood hollow logs

197.5 cm and 196.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000 (2)
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 141
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
141

PHILIP GUDTHAYKUDTHAY

born 1935
A PAIR OF LORRKON

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood hollow logs

255.0 cm and 221.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000 (2)
Lot 142
$2,880
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
142

ANGELINA NGALE APWERL (PWERLE)

born c.1952
BUSH PLUM, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 60.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, title and cat. 28-407

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 143
$10,800
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
143

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
UNTITLED, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

112.0 x 88.0 cm

inscribed verso: EK 25.893 MBA

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 144
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
144

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)
MERNE NDORKWA (WILD PLUM), 1991

synthetic polymer paint on linen

211.0 x 122.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 1Z06

Estimate: 
$70,000 - 90,000
Lot 145
$8,400
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
145

GULUMBU YUNUPINGU

(c.1945 - 2012)
GARAK (THE UNIVERSE)

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, six pieces

varying sizes up to 84.0 x 18.0 cm

one inscribed verso: artist's name
each inscribed verso: Alcaston Gallery cats AK11032, AK11034, AK11036, AK11037, AK11038, AK11039

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000 (6)
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 146
$6,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
146

ARTIST UNKNOWN

BATHURST AND MELVILLE ISLANDS
PURUKUPARLI, c.1960

carved wood with natural earth pigments, ochres and charcoal

79.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 147
$3,600
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
147

Attributed To MICK ARUNI ILLORTAMINNI

(c.1917 - 1973)
DUGONG SPIRIT FIGURE, c.1958

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

52.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 148
$5,760
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
148

GLORIA FLETCHER THANCOUPIE

(1937 - 2011)
UNTITLED (TRADITIONAL DESIGNS), 1992

hand built stoneware pot, slip and oxide incised designs

30.0 cm height

signed on base: thancoupie

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $5,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 149
$3,600
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
149

DARREN SIWES

born 1968
GOLD MALE, 2008

type C print on Kodak Endura Metallic paper

90.0 x 120.0 cm

edition: A/P 1

signed on label verso: Darren Siwes
dated, titled and numbered on printed label verso

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 150
$9,000
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
150

SHANE PICKETT

(1957 - 2010)
LIKE MESSAGE STICKS THE IMAGES STILL STAND TODAY

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 90.0 cm

signed and titled lower left edge
inscribed verso: Indigenart cat. SP1239

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $9,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 151
$16,800
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
151

TOMMY WATSON

born c.1935
NGARUNGA, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

118.5 x 92.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, date and Irrunytju Arts cat. IRRTW03131

Estimate: 
$16,000 - 20,000
Sold for $16,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 152
Private sale
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
152

TJUNGKARA KEN

born 1969
NGAYUKU NGURU (MY COUNTRY), 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 101.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name and Tjala Arts cat. 156-09

Private sale
Lot 153
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
153

JOSEPH JURRA TJAPALTJARRI

born c.1950
UNTITLED, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 152.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JJ990786

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 9,000
Lot 154
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
154

TIMMY PAYUNGKA TJAPANGATI

(c.1942 - 2000)
UNTITLED, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 122.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. TP9710119

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Lot 155
$7,200
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
155

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN

(c.1934 - 2009)
PURKITJI, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

117.0 x 81.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 993/02

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 156
Private sale
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
156

HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1946
UNTITLED, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 80.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 21/03

Private sale
Lot 157
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
157

JANANGOO BUTCHER CHEREL

(c.1920 - 2009)
GOOJI, MANYI AND GARNJI, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

100.5 x 30.5 cm

signed verso: BUTCHER
inscribed verso: artist's name and Mangkaja Arts cat. PC771/05

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Lot 158
$4,800
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
158

JANANGOO BUTCHER CHEREL

(c.1920 - 2009)
GOOJI (BONES), 2004

synthetic polymer paint on cotton duck

100.5 x 45.5 cm

signed verso: BUTCHER
inscribed verso: artist's name and Mangkaja Arts cat. PC372/04

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 159
$6,600
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
159

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

(c.1936 - 2002)
LIMMEN BIGHT RIVER COUNTRY, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on cardboard

57.0 x 69.0 cm

signed lower centre: GINGER RILEY

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 160
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
160

GERTIE HUDDLESTONE

born c.1935
BIRD LIFE IN THE WET SEASON, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

68.5 x 124.5 cm

initialled and dated lower right: GH / 1996
inscribed verso: artist's name, date, size and Karen Brown Gallery cat: KB0165

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Lot 161
$4,200
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
161

DJAMBU (SAMBO) BARRA BARRA

(c.1946 - 2005)
HUNTING STORY, 1988

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

173.0 x 333.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 162
$2,400
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
162

OLD TUTUMA TJAPANGATI

(c.1909 - 1987)
BUSH CATS AND POSSUMS, 1979

pencil on paper

38.0 x 55.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 163
$4,800
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
163

SHORTY LUNGKATA TJUNGURRAYI

(c.1920 - 1987)
UNTITLED

synthetic polymer paint on canvas-board

45.5 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 164
$3,600
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
164

NOSEPEG TJUPURRULA

(c.1914 - 1993)
MAMUPUYUTJANUNYA, c.1980

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

53.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 165
$3,360
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
165

OLD TUTUMA TJAPANGATI

(c.1909 - 1987)
TINGARI AT TJUKULA, c.1975

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

62.0 x 49.0 cm

inscribed on remnant of paper
label verso: artist's name, size and'Tjukula Tingari Dreaming'

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 166
$2,400
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
166

OTTO PAREROULTJA

(1914 - 1973)
CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE

watercolour on paper

36.0 x 53.5 cm

signed lower centre: Otto Pareroultja

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 167
$4,800
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
167

BILLY BENN PERRURLE

born 1943
ARTETYERRE, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

30.5 x 120.0 cm

signed lower right: Billy Benn
inscribed verso: Alcaston Gallery cat. AK13808

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 168
$960
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
168

ARTIST UNKNOWN

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
AN ENGRAVED PEARL SHELL

finely incised and infilled with natural earth pigments

16.0 x 15.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,500
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 169
$3,600
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
169

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 - 1998)
RED ROCK STOCKYARD, 1996

coloured etching and aquatint

49.0 x 64.5 cm

edition: 49/50

signed and numbered below image

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 170
$2,400
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
170

MARK PUAUTJIMI

born 1964
JAPARRA, 2002

earthenware with underglaze

130.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 171
$4,080
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
171

JOHN PATRICK KELANTUMAMA

born 1952
PURUKUPALI, 2001

earthenware with underglaze

78.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
Lot 172
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Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
172

ARTIST UNKNOWN

A TRANSITIONAL SHIELD

carved and shaped wood, the front depicting animals and warriors with weapons, the reverse decorated with fine adze markings and red ochre

66.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Lot 173
$4,560
Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
28 November 2012
173

JUBILEE WOLMBY

(1949 - 2005)
SEA HAWK, 1998

carved wood with natural earth pigments

97.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,500
Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne