Fred Tjakamarra
(1926 - 2006)
NUNTJUN, IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1995
synthetic polymer paint on linen
91.5 x 61.0 cm
inscribed verso: artist’s name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 710/95
Estimate:
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold:
$3,600 (inc. BP)
lot details
Fred Tjakamarra (1926 - 2006)
NUNTJUN, IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1995
synthetic polymer paint on linen
91.5 x 61.0 cm
inscribed verso: artist’s name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 710/95
Provenance
Warlayirti Artists, Balgo Hills
Private collection, New South Wales
Literature
Cowan, J., Balgo, New Directions, Craftsman House, Sydney, 1999, p. 49 (illus.)
This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Warlayirti Artists which states: This is the artist's father country. We see a series of creeks bounded by hills. Fred is a senior laymen who understands the myths of his country.