Auction Results

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Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November
Sale
46
Auction total
$4,213,941
85% sold by volume
108% sold by value
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Lot 1
$97,600
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
1

JUSTIN O'BRIEN

(1917 – 1996)
BOY IN COSTUME, c.1949

oil on canvas on composition board

94.0 x 43.0 cm

signed upper right: O’BRIEN

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 80,000
Sold for $97,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 2
$51,240
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
2

ERIC WILSON

(1911 – 1946)
BY THE SEINE, PARIS, c.1942 – 44

oil on composition board

69.0 x 54.0 cm

signed lower left: Eric Wilson
bears inscription verso: ombak – Name – Eric Wilson / By the Seine Paris / 6 gns

Estimate: 
$45,000 – 65,000
Sold for $51,240 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 3
$80,520
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
3

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 21, POINTED THEME, 1945

Tasmanian blackwood, carved

14.5 cm height

signed with initials, dated and inscribed on base : RK / RK / MOTHER / 21 / 1945

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $80,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 4
$31,720
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
4

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 11, GRIEF, 1944

cedar, carved

9.5 cm height

signed with initials, dated and inscribed on base: RK / RK / 11 / 1944 / MOTHER

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $31,720 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 5
$50,020
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
5

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 9, ANGUISH, 1944

cedar, carved

21.5 cm height

signed with initials, dated and inscribed on base : - 0 - / RK. / - 44. / 9

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $50,020 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 6
$9,150
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
6

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 18, WOMAN, 1945

beech wood, carved

15.5 cm height

dated and inscribed on base: 1945 / MOTHER

Estimate: 
$ 6,000 – 9,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 7
-
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
7

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 8, JOHN KEATS, 1944

cherry wood and cedar, carved

12.0 x 9.0 cm

signed with initials, dated and inscribed verso: TO MY DARLING MOTHER / WITH LOVE / BOB / JOHN KEATS / COPY / RK. 444 / 8

Estimate: 
$ 4,000 – 6,000
Lot 8
$24,400
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
8

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 39, SCHERZO, 1948

ebony, carved

42.5 cm height

signed with initials, dated and inscribed on base: RK / 48 / 39

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $24,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 9
$82,960
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
9

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 51, CONSTRUCTIONAL CARVING, 1948

satinwood, carved

51.5 cm height

signed with initials, dated and inscribed on base: RK / 51 . 48 / MOTHER

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $82,960 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 10
-
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
© Andrew Klippel. Courtesy of The Robert Klippel Estate, represented by Galerie Gmurzynska, Zurich/Licensed by Copyright Agency, 2016
10

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
NO. 113, METAL CONSTRUCTION, 1961

brazed and welded steel

67.5 cm height

 

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 120,000
Lot 11
$134,200
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
11

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 316, METAL SCULPTURE, 1966 – 76

brazed and welded steel

110.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 120,000
Sold for $134,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 12
$39,040
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
12

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 124, METAL CONSTRUCTION, 1962

welded metal construction

74.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$35,000 – 45,000
Sold for $39,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 13
-
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
13

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 277, METAL CONSTRUCTION, 1973

brazed and welded metal construction

51.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Lot 14
$15,860
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
14

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 225, BRONZE SCULPTURE, 1967

unique bronze cast

42.5 cm height

signed with initials, dated and inscribed at base: RK 225 1967

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $15,860 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 15
$12,200
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
15

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 308, BLACK PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION, 1974

plastic

38.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 16
$13,420
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
16

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 223, BRONZE SCULPTURE, 1967

unique bronze cast

24.0 cm height

signed with initials and dated at base: RK 1967
bears inscription on base: 223

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $13,420 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 17
$12,200
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
17

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 494, 1983

unique bronze cast

20.5 cm height

bears inscription on base: 494 (three times)

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 18
$5,856
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
18

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 219, BRONZE RELIEF, 1967

bronze

21.5 x 25.0 cm

inscribed verso: 219
signed with initials, dated and inscribed bottom edge: RK. 219 1967

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 8,000
Sold for $5,856 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 19
$7,320
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
19

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 144, CIRCULAR RELIEF SCULPTURE, 1962

brazed steel , bronze

40.5 cm diameter

inscribed verso: TOP / 144

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 9,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 20
$14,640
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
20

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
No. 231, PLASTIC RELIEF, 1967 – 70

collage and plastic in an acrylic box

28.5 x 40.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed verso: R. K. 231 1967 – 70 / To R. Crebbin / Very best wishes and thanks . Bob

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 9,000
Sold for $14,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 21
$17,080
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
21

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
LS 42, 1965 – 71

collage over lithograph on paper

72.5 x 100.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed lower left: Structures in a Landscape / To R. C. C. with best wishes / Robert Klippel . 1965 – 71.

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 9,000
Sold for $17,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 22
$4,880
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
22

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
LS 52, 1972

gouache and collage on brown paper

54.0 x 74.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed lower right: To RCC from RK. Robert Klippel. 1972

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $4,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 23
$9,150
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
23

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
LS 85, 1977 – 78

thirty individual collages on paper

29.0 x 41.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: Robert Klippel 1977 / 78
bears inscription verso: #38
inscribed verso: To Dick Crebbin / With warm regards / From Bob Klippel . Dec 1978

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 9,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 24
$7,930
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
24

ROBERT KLIPPEL

(1920 – 2001)
LS 76, 1976

pencil, collage, crayon and watercolour on paper

36.5 x 43.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed lower right: To RCC from Robert Klippel – 10/76

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $7,930 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 25
$14,640
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
25

JACOB EPSTEIN

(1880 – 1959, British, American)
ISRAFEL (SUNITA), 1930

bronze with green patina

46.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 9,000
Sold for $14,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 26
Private sale
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
26

After MARC CHAGALL (Charles Sorlier, printer)

(1887 – 1985, Russian, French)
LA BAIE DES ANGES AU BOUQUET DE ROSES, 1967

colour lithograph

61.0 x 45.5 cm image

edition: 150/150

signed and numbered below image
inscribed in image lower left: C.H. SORLIER SCULP.
inscribed in image lower right: MARC CHAGALL PINX

Private sale
Lot 28
$39,040
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
28

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 – 1992)
(THE TREE)

ceramic tile

30.0 x 30.0 cm

signed lower right: Brett

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 9,000
Sold for $39,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 29
$9,760
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
29

RALPH BALSON

(1890 – 1964)
MATTER PAINTING, 1960

oil and enamel on composition board

55.0 x 50.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: R. Balson 1960

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 9,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 30
$23,180
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
30

ROY DE MAISTRE

(1894 – 1968)
CRUCIFIXION, c. 1958

oil on gold leaf on board

27.5 x 21.5 cm

signed lower right: R. de Maistre
inscribed with title and date on label verso

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $23,180 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 31
$8,540
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
31

JOHN PASSMORE

(1904 – 1984)
THE BALLOON TREE, 1955

oil on board

37.0 x 44.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: John Passmore / 1955

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 32
$9,516
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
32

HENRI GAUDIER-BRZESKA

(1891 – 1915, French)
EQUESTRIENNE, 1913

pen and ink on paper

25.0 x 37.0 cm

signed and inscribed on right edge: mojemu sozikowi najukochanszemu H. Gaudier Brzeska
bears label verso: Arts Council of Great Britain, cat. 90

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 5,000
Sold for $9,516 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 33
$1,830
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
33

JOHN SANTRY

(1910 – 1990)
YOUNG SQUASH RACQUETS PLAYER, c.1952

oil on composition board

40.5 x 30.0 cm

signed lower right: SANTRY
inscribed verso: “YOUNG SQUASH RACQUETS PLAYER”. 20 GNS
T.J. SANTRY / CLIFF ROAD NOTHWOOD

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $1,830 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 34
$9,150
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
34

RUSSELL DRYSDALE

(1912 – 1981)
MOTHER AND CHILD

pen and ink on paper

34.0 x 24.0 cm

signed lower right: Russell Drysdale
bears inscription verso: Mother – Child

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 8,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 35
$4,880
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
35

RUSSELL DRYSDALE

(1912 – 1981)
STUDY OF A YOUNG BOY

pen and ink on paper

33.0 x 25.0 cm

signed lower centre: Russell Drysdale
bears inscription verso: no 2

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 8,000
Sold for $4,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 36
$5,856
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
36

RUSSELL DRYSDALE

(1912 – 1981)
STUDY OF A CHILD

pen, ink and wash on paper

30.0 x 21.5 cm

signed lower right: Russell Drysdale
bears inscription verso: Young Child

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 8,000
Sold for $5,856 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 37
$73,200
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
37

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 – 1982)
ONE TREE HILL, FERNTREE GULLY, 1968

gouache on paper

55.0 x 74.0 cm

signed lower right: Fred Williams

Estimate: 
$45,000 – 65,000
Sold for $73,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 38
$183,000
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
38

WILLIAM ROBINSON

born 1936
CARNARVON GORGE AFTERNOON LIGHT, 2009

oil on linen

110.0 x 162.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: William Robinson 2009
inscribed with title verso: CARNARVON GORGE AFTERNOON LIGHT

Estimate: 
$ 150,000 – 200,000
Sold for $183,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 39
$549,000
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
39

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 – 1992)
DAWN, 1974 (LAVENDER BAY SERIES)

oil on canvas

91.0 x 60.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title on stretcher verso: ‘Dawn’ Lavender Bay Series / Brett Whiteley 1974

Estimate: 
$450,000 – 650,000
Sold for $549,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 40
$207,400
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
40

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 – 1992)
NUDE, BALI, 1980

ink on cotton

172.0 x 137.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Brett Whiteley 80 / Bali

Estimate: 
$180,000 – 220,000
Sold for $207,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 41
$207,400
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
41

WILLIAM ROBINSON

born 1936
LANDSCAPE WITH TWO WATERFALLS, 1990

oil on canvas

138.0 x 198.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: William Robinson 1990
inscribed with title verso: LANDSCAPE WITH TWO WATERFALLS

Estimate: 
$180,000 – 240,000
Sold for $207,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 42
$97,600
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
42

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 – 1999)
SLEEPING NUDE, 1962

oil and tempera on composition board

160.0 x 183.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$ 100,000 – 150,000
Sold for $97,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 43
$292,800
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
43

EMANUEL PHILLIPS FOX

(1865 – 1915)
THE BLUE SHUTTERS, c.1909 – 11

oil on canvas

37.5 x 45.0 cm

signed lower left: E. Phillips. Fox.
bears inscription on stretcher verso: The Blue Shutters / By E Phillip Fox [sic] / Bought / 1913
bears inscription on stretcher verso: Mrs R[illleg.] Morrison

Estimate: 
$ 60,000 – 80,000
Sold for $292,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 44
$73,200
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
44

SYDNEY LONG

(1871 – 1955)
THE PUMPKIN PATCH, 1895

oil on wood panel

40.0 x 30.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Sid Long / 95

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 80,000
Sold for $73,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 45
-
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
45

ARTHUR STREETON

(1867 – 1943)
SHEOAK, 1928

oil on canvas

35.5 x 46.0 cm

signed lower left: A. STREETON

Estimate: 
$100,000 – 140,000
Lot 46
$61,000
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
46

CLEMENT MEADMORE

(1929 – 2005)
THROUGH WAY, 1965

welded steel

198.0 x 48.0 x 45.5 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 80,000
Sold for $61,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 47
$67,100
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
47

ROSALIE GASCOIGNE

(1917 – 1999)
KALEIDOSCOPE, 1994

sawn plywood on plywood

77.5 x 78.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed with title verso: Rosalie Gascoigne / 1994 / KALEIDOSCOPE

Estimate: 
$ 60,000 – 80,000
Sold for $67,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 48
$170,800
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
48

BRONWYN OLIVER

(1959 – 2006)
LICK, c.1991

copper

230.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$ 100,000 – 140,000
Sold for $170,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 49
$32,940
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
49

AKIO MAKIGAWA

(1948 – 1999)
UNTITLED, 1999

stainless steel

60.0 cm height

edition: 1/3

signed with initials, dated and numbered at base: AK 10 / 1999 / 1/3

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $32,940 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 50
$36,600
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
50

DALE FRANK

born 1959
STEPHEN DORFF, 2000

varnish and synthetic polymer paint on canvas

260.5 x 200.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $36,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 51
$42,700
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
51

TONY BEVAN

born 1951, British
HEAD PC028, 2002

synthetic polymer paint and charcoal on canvas

124.0 x 146.0 cm

signed and inscribed twice verso: PCO28 / Bevan

Estimate: 
$ 30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $42,700 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 52
$6,100
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
52

DEL KATHRYN BARTON

born 1972
FEELINGS OF HER OWN, 2010 (FROM ‘ENGINE THAT RAISED GROAN OF REJOICING‘ SERIES, NO.9)

pen, ink and watercolour on two sheets of Arches paper

57.0 x 76.0 cm overall

signed, dated and inscribed with title lower centre to lower right: feelings of her own – ladder– del Kathryn barton 2010

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 53
$122,000
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
53

WALTER WITHERS

(1854 – 1914)
MIDSUMMER, c.1895

oil on board

24.5 x 33.0 cm

signed lower left: Walter Withers

Estimate: 
$100,000 – 140,000
Sold for $122,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 54
$103,700
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
54

FREDERICK McCUBBIN

(1855 – 1917)
PRINCES BRIDGE, 1910

oil on canvas board

25.0 x 35.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: F McCubbin / 1910

Estimate: 
$90,000 – 120,000
Sold for $103,700 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 55
$67,100
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
55

FREDERICK McCUBBIN

(1855 – 1917)
A MOUNTAIN CLEARING, MACEDON, 1904

oil on canvas on board

29.5 x 45.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: F McCUBBIN / 1904

Estimate: 
$40,000 – 60,000
Sold for $67,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 56
$36,600
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
56

PENLEIGH BOYD

(1890 – 1923)
HARBOUR HEADLAND, 1922

oil on board

42.5 x 52.0 cm

signed and dated lower left and lower right: Penleigh Boyd/ 22

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $36,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 59
$42,700
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
59

ELIOTH GRUNER

(1882 – 1939)
SCENE AT MAIDENHEAD, NEW ENGLAND, 1921

oil on canvas on board

28.5 x 36.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: E. Gruner / 1921

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $42,700 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 60
$17,080
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
60

ELIOTH GRUNER

(1882 – 1939)
THE BLUE GATE, c.1926

oil on canvas on board

37.0 x 45.0 cm

signed lower right: Gruner

Estimate: 
$16,000 – 20,000
Sold for $17,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 61
$13,420
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
61

ELIOTH GRUNER

(1882 – 1939)
UNPLOUGHED FIELD, 1916

oil on canvas on board

19.5 x 29.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: E.GRUNER / 1916

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 10,000
Sold for $13,420 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 62
$26,840
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
62

RUBERY BENNETT

(1893 – 1987)
WOLLONDILLY RIVER, c.1955

oil on canvas

61.0 x 76.5 cm

signed lower left: RUBERY BENNETT

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $26,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 63
$24,400
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
63

RUBERY BENNETT

(1893 – 1987)
THE GRAND BURRAGORANG VALLEY

oil on canvas

51.0 x 61.0 cm

signed lower left: RUBERY BENNETT
inscribed with title on stretcher verso: The Grand Burragorang Valley

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $24,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 64
$7,320
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
64

NORMAN LINDSAY

(1879 – 1969)
SEA MAGIC, 1934

etching and aquatint

30.0 x 24.5 cm

edition: 7/40

signed, numbered and inscribed with title below image

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 9,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 65
$6,710
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
65

NORMAN LINDSAY

(1879 – 1969)
VIRTUE, 1922

etching

32.0 x 26.0 cm

edition:27/55

signed, numbered and inscribed below image

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,710 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 66
$5,490
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
66

NORMAN LINDSAY

(1879 – 1969)
THREAT, 1937

etched copper plate

26.0 x 19.0 cm

cancelled plate

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 8,000
Sold for $5,490 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 67
$61,000
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
67

ROLAND WAKELIN

(1887 – 1971)
THE SKILLION, TERRIGAL, 1926

oil on canvas on composition board

55.0 x 65.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $61,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 68
-
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
68

ROLAND WAKELIN

(1887 – 1971)
WOOLLOOMOOLOO and POTTS POINT, 1940

oil on two wood panels

41.0 x 43.5 cm image, each

Estimate: 
$40,000 – 60,000 (2)
Lot 69
$12,200
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
69

ROLAND WAKELIN

(1887 – 1971)
RICHMOND BRIDGE, TASMANIA, 1935

oil on composition board

42.5 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 70
$9,760
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
70

ROLAND WAKELIN

(1887 – 1971)
SELF PORTRAIT, LONDON, 1923

oil on canvas on board

35.0 x 27.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: R. WAKELIN 1923

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 71
$36,600
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
71

GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH

(1892 – 1984)
WILD GRASSES, c.1936

oil on board

29.0 x 23.0 cm

signed lower right: G. Cossington Smith
signed and inscribed verso: Wild Grasses / Grace Cossington Smith

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $36,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 72
$48,800
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
72

DONALD FRIEND

(1915 – 1989)
LUCKY DIGGER HOTEL, HILL END, 1953

oil on canvas

40.5 x 51.0 cm

signed lower right (ind.): Donald Friend

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $48,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 73
$70,760
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
73

IAN FAIRWEATHER

(1891 – 1974)
WARRIOR, c.1955

gouache on cardboard

52.0 x 37.0 cm

signed with initials upper left: I F (inverted)

Estimate: 
$35,000 – 55,000
Sold for $70,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 74
-
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
74

MARGARET OLLEY

(1923 – 2011)
STILL LIFE WITH FLOWERS AND PLUMS, c.1978

oil on composition board

75.0 x 100.0 cm

signed lower right: Olley

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 80,000
Lot 75
$10,980
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
75

TIM STORRIER

born 1949
THE IRISH RED BONNET

synthetic polymer paint on plywood

40.0 x 50.0 cm

signed lower right: Storrier

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 9,000
Sold for $10,980 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 76
$34,160
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
76

TIM STORRIER

born 1949
THE WHITE CUP, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 53.0 cm

signed lower right: Storrier
signed, dated and inscribed verso: Mythic Savant / Storrier 2009

Estimate: 
$ 25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $34,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 77
-
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
77

SALI HERMAN

(1898 – 1993)
(THE HORSE’S PEN), 1951

oil on canvas

46.0 x 61.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: S. Herman 51

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Lot 78
$5,490
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
78

LLOYD REES

(1895 – 1988)
SPRING VISION NORTHWOOD, 1976

pastel and watercolour on paper

32.5 x 50.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: LLOYD REES / 1976

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $5,490 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 79
-
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
79

TONY TUCKSON

(1921 – 1973)
STILL LIFE, c.1948

oil on canvas

56.5 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: TP421

Estimate: 
$ 8,000 – 12,000
Lot 80
$36,600
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
80

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 – 1992)
NUDE, BATH, 1976

pencil on paper

36.0 x 27.0 cm

signed lower right with artist's studio stamp

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 18,000
Sold for $36,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 81
$30,500
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
81

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 – 1992)
LAKE KINTAMANI, BALI, c.1980

ink on paper

56.0 x 75.5 cm

signed upper right with artist's studio stamp
signed and inscribed verso: Brett whiteley Bali

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $30,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 82
$7,320
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
82

SIDNEY NOLAN

(1917 – 1992)
THE RIVER BEND SERIES, 1981

a suite of nine colour offset lithographs

71.5 x 57.0 cm

edition: 76/99

signed and numbered below image

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 10,000 (9)
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 83
$12,200
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
83

JULIAN ASHTON

(1851 – 1942)
ELIZA ASHTON, c.1890s

oil on canvas board

22.0 x 15.0 cm

signed lower right: J.R. ASHTON

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 85
-
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
85

RUPERT BUNNY

(1864 – 1947)
STILL LIFE

oil on canvas

38.5 x 47.0 cm

signed with monogram lower right: RCWB

Estimate: 
$14,000 – 18,000
Lot 86
$14,640
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
86

AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL

BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES, SYDNEY (George Street Sydney), c.1855

oil on cardboard

15.0 x 20.0 cm sight

inscribed lower right: BANK of N.S.WALES SydNEY
bears inscription below image in margin: Bank of N.S.Wales Syd

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 10,000
Sold for $14,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 87
$7,320
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
87

ROBERT E. TAYLOR-GHEE

(1869 – 1951)
COLLINS STREET

oil on canvas

47.0 cm diameter

signed lower centre: RE Taylor-Ghee

Estimate: 
$ 6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 88
$26,840
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
88

JOHN WILLIAM LEWIN

(1770 – 1819)
BOTANICAL STUDY, c.1805

pencil and watercolour on paper

27.0 x 12.5 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $26,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 89
$54,900
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
89

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 – 1935)
AFTER SUNSET, c.1929

oil on canvas on board

26.0 x 29.0 cm

signed lower right: C. Beckett

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $54,900 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 90
$16,470
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
90

HUGH RAMSAY

(1877 – 1906)
(NUDE STUDY – MALE MODEL WITH MOUSTACHE, HALF-DRAPED, FRONT VIEW)

oil on canvas on board

76.0 x 55.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $16,470 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 91
$19,520
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
91

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 – 1963)
BASKET OF AUSTRALIAN FLOWERS, 1925

hand-coloured woodcut

13.0 x 13.0 cm

edition of 50

signed with initials in image lower left: M.P
signed and inscribed below image

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $19,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 92
$7,320
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
92

MARGARET PRESTON

(1875 – 1963)
KOOKABURRAS, c.1923

woodblock print

16.5 x 13.0 cm

edition of 50

signed in image with artist’s monogram lower right

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 4,500
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 93
$10,370
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
93

HERBERT BADHAM

(1899 – 1961)
PORT SAID, 1954

oil on canvas board

38.0 x 30.5 cm

dated and inscribed verso: Port Said / Novr 1954

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $10,370 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 94
$12,200
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
94

HERBERT BADHAM

(1899 – 1961)
CIRCULAR QUAY, 1954

oil on canvas board

30.5 x 36.5 cm

dated and inscribed verso: Sydney Hbr / Circular Quay / January 1954
bears inscription verso: “Circular Quay” / Herbert Badham

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 95
$2,196
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
95

JOHN FORD PATERSON

(1851 – 1912, Scottish, Australian)
VICTORIAN LANDSCAPE WITH CATTLE, 1877

oil on canvas on board

48.5 x 68.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: John F. Paterson / 1877

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 4,500 
Sold for $2,196 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 96
-
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
96

HAUGHTON FORREST

(1826 – 1925)
QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, OFF BRUNY ISLAND, TASMANIA

oil on board

23.5 x 30.5 cm

signed lower right: Forrest
inscribed with title verso: Queen of the South – / – off Bruny island

Estimate: 
$ 5,000 – 8,000
Lot 97
$3,904
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
97

WILL ASHTON

(1881 – 1963)
LANDSCAPE AT BANGALOW, 1934

oil on canvas board

32.0 x 44.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: WILL ASHTON 1934
inscribed with title verso: Landscape at Bangalow / 25 18 guineas

Estimate: 
$1,500 – 2,500
Sold for $3,904 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 98
-
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
98

WILLIAM BECKWITH McINNES

(1889 – 1939)
THE SETTLERS

oil on board

60.0 x 51.0 cm

signed with initials lower left: McI
inscribed verso: T[he] Animal [illeg.]
bears inscription verso: PAINTED BY / McINNES / for / MR D Weaver

Estimate: 
$ 5,000 – 7,000
Lot 99
$3,172
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
99

JOHN ALLCOT

(1888 – 1973)
TORRENS

oil on canvas board

50.0 x 60.0 cm

signed lower left: JOHN Allcot
inscribed with title lower right: “TORRENS”

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 5,000
Sold for $3,172 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 100
$4,148
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
100

JOHN ALLCOT

(1888 – 1973)
CLIPPER SHIP, SOBRAON

oil on canvas board

40.0 x 51.0 cm

signed lower left: JOHN Allcot
inscribed with title verso: CLIPPER SHIP “SOBRAON”

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 4,000
Sold for $4,148 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 102
$8,540
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
102

WILLIAM DARGIE

(1912 – 2003)
STUDY FOR A PORTRAIT OF ALBERT NAMATJIRA, 1958

crayon and brown ink on paper

32.5 x 26.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: Dargie / '58
inscribed lower left: STUDY FOR A PORTRAIT OF ALBERT NAMATJIRA.

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 103
$11,590
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
103

NORMAN LINDSAY

(1879 – 1969)
SALLY, c.1935

pencil on paper

38.0 x 24.0 cm

signed lower right: NORMAN LINDSAY

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $11,590 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 104
$3,660
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
104

NORMAN LINDSAY

(1879 – 1969)
DELIGHT

pencil on paper

39.0 x 25.0 cm

signed with initials lower right: N.L.

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 105
$37,820
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
105

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 – 2007)
GIRLINGMANJI (TWENTY MILE), 2001

ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

bears inscription verso: title and Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. PB 3.2001–107

Estimate: 
$40,000 – 60,000
Sold for $37,820 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 106
$31,720
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
106

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1920 – 2008)
ROCKHOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006

synthetic polymer on linen

122.0 x 152.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, size and Watiyawanu Artists cat. 10-0532

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $31,720 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 107
$7,930
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
107

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 – 2007)
UNTITLED, 2003

gouache on crescent board

51.0 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. PB WB 2003.20

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $7,930 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 108
$7,198
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
108

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 – 2007)
UNTITLED, 2003

gouache on crescent board

51.0 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. PB WB 2003

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $7,198 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 109
-
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
109

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 – 1998)
UNTITLED, 1988

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

55.0 x 85.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – 25,000
Lot 110
$6,100
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
110

JAN BILLYCAN (DJAN NAMUNDIE)

(c.1930 – 2016)
KIRRIWIRRI, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

111.0 x 166.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 20049

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 111
$7,076
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
111

KALAJU ALMA WEBOU

(c.1928 – 2009)
PINKALARTA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

121.5 x 121.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 20050

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $7,076 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 112
$8,540
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
112

DANIEL WALBIDI

born 1983
WINPA COUNTRY, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

168.0 x 110.5 cm

signed and dated verso: Daniel / David / Walbidi / 06 / #
bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 20196

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 113
$7,930
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
113

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 – 2015)
HUNTING GROUND – MY FATHER’S COUNTRY

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 500/C/SG/0905

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $7,930 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 114
$5,490
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
114

WEAVER JACK

(c.1928 – 2010)
JAPINKA, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

99.5 x 138.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 24321

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $5,490 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 115
$4,270
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
115

WEAVER JACK

(c.1928 – 2010)
LUNGARUNG, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

121.0 x 121.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 20063

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $4,270 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 116
$1,708
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
116

AUBREY TIGAN

(1945 – 2013)
RIJI

natural earth pigments on engraved pearl shell

16.5 x 13.0 cm

Estimate: 
$800 – 1,200
Sold for $1,708 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 117
$1,342
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
117

CRAIG KOOMEETA

born 1977
BARRAMUNDI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint and natural earth pigments on carved milkwood

44.5 length

Estimate: 
$1,200 – 1,800
Sold for $1,342 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 118
$6,344
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
118

A QUEENSLAND RAINFOREST SHIELD

early 20th century
A QUEENSLAND RAINFOREST SHIELD

carved from the buttress root of a tropical fig tree, of elongated ovoid form, the front with raised boss and decorated with traditional designs in red, yellow, white and black pigments

66.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $6,344 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 119
$20,740
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
119

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 – 2007)
UNTITLED, 1998

ochres and pigment with acrylic binder on Belgian linen

122.0 x 136.0 cm

bears inscription verso: cat. PB 98-13

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $20,740 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 120
$7,564
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
120

BARBARA MBITJANA MOORE

born 1964
NGAYUKU NGURA (MY COUNTRY), 2014

synthetic polymer paint on linen

195.0 x 196.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 140–14

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $7,564 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 121
$8,540
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
121

NAOMI HOBSON

born 1978
ARCHER RIVER ROADHOUSE, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

200.0 x 198.0 cm

inscribed with title verso: “ROADHOUSE”
bears inscription verso: size, Alcaston Gallery cat. AK 18408 and Lockhart River Arts cat. NH 20130101

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 122
$1,220
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
122

PANINY MICK

born 1939
NGAYUKU NGURA – MY COUNTRY, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.5 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 434–11

Estimate: 
$1,000 – 2,000
Sold for $1,220 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 123
$2,196
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
123

ILUWANTI KEN

born 1944
TJILPUL TJUTA, 2012

synthetic polymer paint on linen

101.5 x 121.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 030–12

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $2,196 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 124
$3,660
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
124

TIGER PALPATJA

(1920 – 2012)
WANAMPI TJUKURPA, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 122.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 365–08 and Merenda Gallery cat. MG154

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 125
$3,172
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
125

NONGGIRRNGA MARAWILI

born c.1939
NYINDIJYA (DRIED UP BILLABONG), 2014

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

166.0 x 84.0 cm irregular

bears inscription verso: Alcaston Gallery cat. AK 19735 and Buku-Larrngay Mulka Arts cat.46320

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,172 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 126
$4,758
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
126

GALUMA MAYMURU

born 1951
GUNYAN (THE CRAB) and GUNYAN (LARRAKITJ), 2014

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark and hollow log

149.0 x 64.0 cm; 174.5 cm height irregular

bears inscription verso: Buku-Larrngay Mulka Arts cat. 4541H

Estimate: 
$3,500 – 4,500 (2)
Sold for $4,758 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 127
$7,320
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
127

OWEN YALANDJA

born 1962
YAWK YAWK, 2013

natural earth pigments on carved kurrajong hardwood

201.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 9,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 128
$305
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
128

ROBYN DJUNGINY

born 1947
A PAIR OF BOTTLES, 2013

natural pigments on woven pandanus fibre

70.0 and 57.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$600 – 800
Sold for $305 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 129
$1,952
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
129

BARBARA GURWALWAL, ANNE GUMURDUL , DOREEN KELLY, DIANE NAMUNDJA, LINDA NAMIYAL BOPIRRI

FOUR COIL-WOVEN BASKETS AND ONE DILLY BAG

woven pandanus with natural dyes

varying sizes from 14.0 cm to 82.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,200 – 1,800
Sold for $1,952 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 130
$4,270
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
130

OWEN YALANDJA

born 1962
YAWK YAWK, 2008

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on carved kurrajong hardwood

170.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $4,270 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 131
Private sale
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
131

PHILIP GUDTHAYKUDTHAY

born c.1925
WITITJ, 2003

natural earth pigments on hollow log

232.0 cm height

Private sale
Lot 132
Private sale
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
132

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

(c.1928 – 2003)
UNTITLED

natural earth pigments on Arches paper

52.0 x 70.0 cm

Private sale
Lot 133
Private sale
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
133

JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI

(1940 – 2013)
YIRRAJIRRIMA PUNGINTAGA (THREE HEADS), 2004

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

90.0 x 90.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, size and Tiwi Designs cat. 241-04

Private sale
Lot 134
$3,172
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
134

MILLY KELLY

born c.1940
PURNTAWARI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

61.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title and Martumili Artists cat. 07-317

Estimate: 
$1,000 – 2,000
Sold for $3,172 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 135
$2,196
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
135

PULPURRU DAVIES

born c.1943
NYUKUR, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

76.0 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Kayili Artists cat. 06-210

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $2,196 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney
Lot 136
$4,270
Important Fine Art and Aboriginal Art
Sydney
30 November 2016
136

NORA WOMPI NUNGURRAYI

born 1935
KUNAWARRITJI COMMUNITY (WELL 33), 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 60.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 726/09

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $4,270 (inc. BP) in Auction 46 - 30 November 2016, Sydney