27 - Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
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28 November 2012
101

LENA YARINKURA

FIVE CAMP DOGS, 2002

aluminium

varying sizes up to 55.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000 (5)
Sold for $18,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
102

CHARLES BAYLISS

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
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
104

CHARLES HENRY KERRY

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
105

TOMMY McRAE

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
106

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

WIRWIRJI - POLICE HOLE, 2004

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$70,000 - 90,000
Sold for $102,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
107

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

WAIYAI, 1992

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

68.5 cm height

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

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

PUMPUNI JILAMARA, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

72.5 x 121.5 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
109

JAN BILLYCAN

KIRRIWIRRI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

80.5 x 60.5 cm

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

DANIEL WALBIDI

ALL THE JILA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

179.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
111

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

ROCK HOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 183.5 cm

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

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)

BODY MARKS, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

123.0 x 86.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 24,000
113

ALICE NAMPITJINPA

PUTURRU (HAIR STRING), 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.5 x 285.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
114

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

SUGAR BAG HILL (ILULUNJA), c.1986

natural earth pigments and natural binder on plywood

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$65,000 - 85,000
115

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

MERNE - BUSH TUCKER, MY COUNTRY, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

190.5 x 107.0 cm

Estimate: 
$120,000 - 150,000
Sold for $132,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
116

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

UNTITLED, 2005

gouache on acid free crescent board

50.0 x 76.0 cm

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

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

FIG TREE HOLE, 1998

natural earth pigments on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 45,000
118

JARINYANU DAVID DOWNS

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
119

PADDY JAMINJI JAMPIN

UNTITLED, 1986

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

89.0 x 127.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 25,000
120

YIRAWALA

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
121

ARTIST UNKNOWN

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
122

ARTIST UNKNOWN

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
123

WUNDJUK MARIKA

DJANGKAWU STORY, c.1968

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

101.0 x 36.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
124

Attributed To NYM MANALPUY

SACRED ECHIDNA, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

34.0 x 55.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
125

JIMMY MIDJAW MIDJAW (MIJAU MIJAU)

WOMEN'S FERTILITY DANCE, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

40.0 x 92.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
126

YIRAWALA

SPEARING LUMAH LUMHAH, c.1967

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

67.0 x 30.0 cm

Estimate: 
$14,000 - 18,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
127

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

MERNE ANOORALYA, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.5 x 89.0 cm

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

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

UNTITLED (YAM STORY), 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

92.0 x 152.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
129

TOMMY WATSON

UNTJU ALKATA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

158.0 x 165.5 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 60,000
130

CHRISTIAN THOMPSON

BLACK GUM 2, 2007 FROM THE SERIES AUSTRALIAN GRAFFITI

type C photograph

100.0 x 100.0 cm

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

CHRISTIAN THOMPSON

ANDY WARHOL, 2004 FROM THE SERIES GATES OF TAMBO

type C photograph

124.0 x 125.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
132

WILLY TJUNGURRAYI

TINGARI PAINTING, 1985

synthetic polymer paint on linen

275.0 x 200.0 cm

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

YALA YALA GIBBS TJUNGURRAYI

ROCK HOLE SITE OF WAYUTA, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
134

YALA YALA GIBBS TJUNGURRAYI

WIRRPI (NEAR LAKE MACDONALD), 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 122.0 cm

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

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

TOWARDS SIMPSONS GAP, CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

watercolour on paper

23.0 x 33.0 cm

Estimate: 
$16,000 - 18,000
136

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE

watercolour on paper

32.0 x 31.0 cm

Estimate: 
$17,000 - 22,000
137

LENA YARINKURA

CAMP DOG II, 2001

bronze

53.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 5,000
Sold for $7,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
138

CRUSOE KURDDAL

MIMIH

natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on carved hardwood

270.0 cm height

Private sale
139

CRUSOE KURDDAL

MIMIH

bronze

185.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
140

JIMMY AN.GUNGUNA

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
141

PHILIP GUDTHAYKUDTHAY

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)
142

ANGELINA NGALE APWERL (PWERLE)

BUSH PLUM, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
143

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

UNTITLED, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

112.0 x 88.0 cm

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

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

MERNE NDORKWA (WILD PLUM), 1991

synthetic polymer paint on linen

211.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$70,000 - 90,000
145

GULUMBU YUNUPINGU

GARAK (THE UNIVERSE)

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, six pieces

varying sizes up to 84.0 x 18.0 cm

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

ARTIST UNKNOWN

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
147

Attributed To MICK ARUNI ILLORTAMINNI

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
148

GLORIA FLETCHER THANCOUPIE

UNTITLED (TRADITIONAL DESIGNS), 1992

hand built stoneware pot, slip and oxide incised designs

30.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $5,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
149

DARREN SIWES

GOLD MALE, 2008

type C print on Kodak Endura Metallic paper

90.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
150

SHANE PICKETT

LIKE MESSAGE STICKS THE IMAGES STILL STAND TODAY

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $9,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
151

TOMMY WATSON

NGARUNGA, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

118.5 x 92.0 cm

Estimate: 
$16,000 - 20,000
Sold for $16,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
152

TJUNGKARA KEN

NGAYUKU NGURU (MY COUNTRY), 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 101.0 cm

Private sale
153

JOSEPH JURRA TJAPALTJARRI

UNTITLED, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 152.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 9,000
154

TIMMY PAYUNGKA TJAPANGATI

UNTITLED, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
155

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN

PURKITJI, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

117.0 x 81.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
156

HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI

UNTITLED, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 80.0 cm

Private sale
157

JANANGOO BUTCHER CHEREL

GOOJI, MANYI AND GARNJI, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

100.5 x 30.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
158

JANANGOO BUTCHER CHEREL

GOOJI (BONES), 2004

synthetic polymer paint on cotton duck

100.5 x 45.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
159

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

LIMMEN BIGHT RIVER COUNTRY, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on cardboard

57.0 x 69.0 cm

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

GERTIE HUDDLESTONE

BIRD LIFE IN THE WET SEASON, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

68.5 x 124.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
161

DJAMBU (SAMBO) BARRA BARRA

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
162

OLD TUTUMA TJAPANGATI

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
163

SHORTY LUNGKATA TJUNGURRAYI

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
164

NOSEPEG TJUPURRULA

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
165

OLD TUTUMA TJAPANGATI

TINGARI AT TJUKULA, c.1975

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

62.0 x 49.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
166

OTTO PAREROULTJA

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE

watercolour on paper

36.0 x 53.5 cm

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

BILLY BENN PERRURLE

ARTETYERRE, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

30.5 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
168

ARTIST UNKNOWN

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
169

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

RED ROCK STOCKYARD, 1996

coloured etching and aquatint

49.0 x 64.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 27 - 28 November 2012, Melbourne
170

MARK PUAUTJIMI

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
171

JOHN PATRICK KELANTUMAMA

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
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
173

JUBILEE WOLMBY

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