Jack Britten

(1925 - 2002)

BULNGINY CREEK

natural earth pigments on canvas

90.0 x 120.0 cm

inscribed verso: artist’s name, size and Warmun Art Centre cat. WAC 1035/01

Estimate:
$14,000 - $18,000

Sold:
$14,400 (inc. BP)

Lot 38

Jack Britten

BULNGINY CREEK

lot details

Jack Britten (1925 - 2002)
BULNGINY CREEK
natural earth pigments on canvas
90.0 x 120.0 cm
inscribed verso: artist’s name, size and Warmun Art Centre cat. WAC 1035/01
Provenance

Warmun Art Centre, Turkey Creek
Estate of the Artist
Red Rock Art, Kununurra

This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Warmun Art Centre which states: 'Bulnginy is the Gija name of this place. It is the Dreaming place of the plains kangaroo (Jarlangarnany). One day he was chased by a hunter. The kangaroo ran from Bulnginy Creek up to the top of the hill and turned into a big rock to escape from being speared. You can still see that kangaroo there today.'