43 - Important Aboriginal Works of Art

Important Aboriginal Works of Art
Melbourne
-
25 May 2016
2

JACKI BUJI

DJATI (FROGS), 1976

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

75.0 x 38.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
3

MANDIDJA (MANDIDI)

NAKIDJKIDJ SPIRITS, 1956

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

71.0 x 34.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $17,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
4

CHARLIE NUMBULMOORE

ARKULA SPIRIT BEING, 1970

natural earth pigments on cardboard

73.0 x 63.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
5

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

UNTITLED (MAP OF TURKEY CREEK AND SURROUNDS), c.1984

natural earth pigments and natural binders on composition board

97.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 120,000
Sold for $79,300 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
6

JARINYANU DAVID DOWNS

MEN DANCING WAKAYA, c.1987

synthetic polymer paint and natural earth pigments on linen

121.0 x 181.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
Sold for $15,860 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
7

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

QUARTA-TOOMA (ORMISTON GORGE), 1939

watercolour and gouache on paper

34.5 x 27.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 50,000
Sold for $85,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
8

ANATJARI TJAKAMARRA

THE TINGARI AT YAWALYURRU, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

182.0 x 121.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 50,000
9

PIJAJU PETER SKIPPER

JILA JAPINGKA, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

214.0 x 137.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
10

JANANGGOO BUTCHER CHEREL

UNTITLED, c.1989

synthetic polymer paint on cardboard

119.0 x 48.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $7,076 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
11

JANANGGOO BUTCHER CHEREL

PERMANENT WATERHOLES ALONG THE RIVER, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

136.0 x 101.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
12

MULGRA (MAWUKURA) JIMMY NERRIMAH

UNTITLED, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $2,928 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
13

ROBERT CAMPBELL JUNIOR

KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTIES LED TO GUNDY’S INNOCENT KILLING (WHO ME, WHY ME?), 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

93.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 12,000
Sold for $48,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
14

MARINGKA BAKER

NGURA MANKURPA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

149.0 x 199.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $26,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
15

TJUNGKARA KEN

UNTITLED NGAYUKU NGURA (MY COUNTRY), 2009

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
16

KALAJU ALMA WEBOU

PINKALARTA, 2006

ground pigment on canvas

167.0 x 106.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 18,000
Sold for $14,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
17

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

UNTITLED (ALALGURA LANDSCAPE/YAM FLOWERS), 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $48,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
18

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

UNTITLED, 1988

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

61.0 x 76.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $48,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
19

JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA

MALA (RUFOUS HARE WALLABY) DREAMING, 1971

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

23.0 x 34.5 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 – 25,000
Sold for $65,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
21

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

FIG TREE HOLE, 2005

ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 120,000
Sold for $91,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
22

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

UNTITLED, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 151.5 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 – 60,000
Sold for $46,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
23

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

TJUNGINPA (MOUSE) DREAMING, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 153.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
24

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA

TINGARI CYCLE, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

183.0 x 153.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $24,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
25

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

PINK ALALGURA, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.5 x 90.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
27

MICHAEL RILEY

UNTITLED (LOCUST), 2000, (CLOUD SERIES), printed 2005

inkjet print on Ilford Galerie paper

112.0 x 150.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 10,000
28

MICHAEL RILEY

UNTITLED (FEATHER), 2000, (CLOUD SERIES), printed 2005

chromogenic pigment print on paper

85.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
29

MICHAEL RILEY

UNTITLED (ANGEL BACK), 2000, (CLOUD SERIES), printed 2005

Inkjet print on Ilford Galerie paper

112.0 x 150.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 10,000
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
30

MICHAEL RILEY

UNTITLED (COW), 2000, (CLOUD SERIES) , printed 2005

chromogenic pigment print on paper

85.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
31

CHRISTIAN THOMPSON

UNTITLED, EMOTIONAL STRIPTEASE (SELF PORTRAIT), 2003

type C photograph

105.5 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
32

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA MRS GABORI

DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 101.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $11,590 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
33

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

TWENTY MILE, 1999

ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on canvas

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 70,000
Sold for $48,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
34

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

AWELYE, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 216.0 cm

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 120,000
Sold for $158,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
35

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

KAME COLOUR XII, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 80,000
Sold for $115,900 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
36

NINGURA NAPURRULA

WOMEN AT WIRRULNGA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 244.0 cm

Estimate: 
$80,000 – 100,000
Sold for $91,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
37

YIRAWALA

SACRED KANGAROO (KUNDAAGI) AND NORTHERN BANDICOOT, late 1960s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

87.0 x 48.0 cm (irreg.)

Estimate: 
$14,000 – 18,000
Sold for $28,060 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
38

LOFTY BARDAYAL NADJAMERREK

EMUS FEEDING, 1997

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

52.0 x 106.5 cm (irreg.)

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
39

YIRAWALA

DANCING MIMIH FIGURES, 1960s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

42.0 x 23.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $5,490 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
40

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE, 1950s

watercolour and varnish over pencil on hardwood spearthrower, with a wooden peg attached with sinew and a spinifex resin handle

75.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 4,000
Sold for $7,930 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
41

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

GHOST GUM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

watercolour on paper

26.0 x 36.5 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 25,000
Sold for $21,960 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
42

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

PUMPUNI JILAMARA, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

72.5 x 121.5 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
Sold for $24,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
43

LIN ONUS

GUMINGI (MAGPIE GEESE), 1987

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

112.0 x 167.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 – 60,000
Sold for $67,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
44

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

ALALGURA COUNTRY, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 91.5 cm

Private sale
45

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

UNTITLED, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.5 x 88.0 cm

Estimate: 
$28,000 – 35,000
Sold for $34,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
46

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI

ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.5 x 270.5 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 – 70,000
47

TOMMY WATSON

UTJURI PUKARA, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

153.0 x 144.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 – 30,000
Sold for $24,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
48

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

UNTITLED, 2004

ochres and pigments with acrylic binder on composition board

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 50,000
Sold for $70,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
49

A RAINFOREST SHIELD

NORTHEAST QUEENSLAND, late 19th – early 20th century

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, brown and white pigments

81.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$35,000 – 45,000
Sold for $39,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
50

A GULMARI SHIELD

SOUTH WEST QUEENSLAND, early 1900s

carved and shaped hardwood with geometric designs infilled with natural earth pigments, the reverse with a deep cut lug handle

57.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $5,124 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
51

QUEENSLAND, c.1940

A PAIR OF SMALL RAINFOREST SHIELDS

decorated with traditional designs painted in orange, yellow, white and black natural earth pigments

47.0 and 54.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000 (2)
Sold for $4,270 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
52

A MURRUMBIDGEE RIVER BOOMERANG

NEW SOUTH WALES, 19th century

carved and shaped hardwood, replete with fine adzed markings and old patina overall

85.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,500 – 2,000
Sold for $3,172 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
53

A LEANGLE CLUB

SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIA, 19th century

carved hardwood with shiny old patina

70.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $7,930 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
54

A LEANGLE CLUB

QUEENSLAND, 19th century

carved hardwood with shiny old patina

68.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $2,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
55

A BARDI SHIELD

DAMPIERLAND, WESTERN AUSTRALIAN, mid 20th century

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped hardwood

81.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $1,952 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
56

AN OLD BARDI SHIELD

DAMPIERLAND, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, late 19th century

carved and incised hardwood with traces of natural earth pigments

69.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
57

A WUNDA SHIELD

WESTERN AUSTRALIA, c.1900

carved and incised hardwood with natural earth pigments

83.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $2,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
58

A WUNDA SHIELD

WESTERN AUSTRALIA, 1880's

carved and incised hardwood with natural earth pigments

69.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $2,684 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
59

A LARGE WUNDA SHIELD

WESTERN AUSTRALIA, mid 20th century

carved and incised hardwood with natural earth pigments

135.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 5,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
60

CRUSOE GUNINGBAL

MIMIH, c.1970

natural earth pigments and PVA fixative on carved hardwood

166.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
61

MALALUBA GUMANA

GARRIMALA, 2007

natural earth pigments on hollow log

226.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 4,000
Sold for $5,490 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
62

IVAN NAMIRRKKI

LORRKON, 2007

ochre pigment and PVC fixative on stringybark (Eucalyptus Tetrodonta) hollow log

132.0 x 240.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $4,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
63

SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA

LORRKON, 2005
Estimate: 
$7,000 – 9,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
65

NONGGIRRNGA MARAWILI

YATHIKPA, 2013

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

236.0 x 110.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 10,000
Sold for $10,980 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
66

MALALUBA GUMANA

DHATAM (LARRAKITJ), 2012

natural earth pigments on hollow log

182.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $10,370 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
67

MALALUBA GUMANA

GARRIMALA, 2013

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

213.0 x 72.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
68

BARRUPU YUNUPINGU

GURTHA, 2012

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

162.0 x 71.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $2,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
69

GULUMBU YUNUPINGU

GARAK, 2010

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

94.5 x 52.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
70

DANIEL WALBIDI

KIRRIWIRRI, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

171.0 x 205.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 50,000
Sold for $79,300 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
71

JAN BILLYCAN

KIRRIWIRRI, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $10,980 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
72

JAN BILLYCAN

UNTITLED, 2012

synthetic polymer paint on plywood

90.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,904 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
73

DANIEL WALBIDI

KIRRIWIRRI, 2014

synthetic polymer paint on linen

100.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $18,300 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
74

TIGER PALPATJA

PILTATI, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

118.5 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 5,000
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
75

RAY KEN

KULATA TJUTA, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

198.5 x 152.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $10,370 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
76

BARBARA MBITJANA MOORE

NGAYUKU NGURA [MY COUNTRY], 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 198.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,100 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
77

SYLVIA KANTJUPAI KEN

SEVEN SISTERS, 2014

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 300.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 12,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
78

OWEN YALANDJA

YAWK YAWK, 2013

natural earth pigments on carved kurrajong hardwood

210.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 10,000
79

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

NGALYOD THE RAINBOW SERPENT, 1985

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

138.0 x 67.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $7,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
80

JIMMY NJIMINJUMA

WAKWAK, 2000

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on eucalyptus bark

101.0 x 40.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $976 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
81

LOFTY BARDAYAL NADJAMERREK

SUGARBAG DJANG, 1997

natural earth pigments on Arches paper

105.0 x 74.0 cm

Private sale
82

BILLY BLACK DURRGUMBA

DHUA TOTEMS, 2013

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

185.0 x 85.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $2,196 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
83

PHILIP GUDTHAYKUDTHAY

WITITJ GA GARRKMAN – OLIVE PYTHON AND FROGS, 2003

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

239.0 x 67.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 – 4,500
84

PINCHER TALUNGA

YUWAL, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

82.0 x 55.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,904 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
85

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA MRS GABORI

MY FATHERS COUNTRY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

198.0 x 102.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $15,860 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
86

TOMMY WATSON

PUKARA, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 185.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 – 40,000
Sold for $31,720 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
87

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN

KITJINGARRA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 74.5 cm

Private sale
88

TJUMPO TJAPANANGKA

WATI KUTJARRA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 100.5 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 – 20,000
89

SAM TJAMPITJIN

TJANGALA MEN AT WITJINBI, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

99.0 x 49.5 cm

Private sale
90

DONKEYMAN LEE TJUPURRULA

WATI KUTJARI AT WILKINPA, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

180.0 x 120.0 cm

Private sale
91

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

IKARRA NEAR THE CANNING STOCK ROUTE, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

100.0 x 50.0 cm

Private sale
92

LUCY YUKENBARRI NAPANANGKA

UNTITLED (ARTIST’S COUNTRY), 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

119.5 x 84.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
93

HARRY TJUTJUNA

WATI NYIRUNYA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 130.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $6,710 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
94

DICKIE MINYINTIRI

KAPI TJUKULA, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

143.0 x 116.0 cm

Estimate: 
$9,000 – 13,000
95

INYUWA NAMPITJINPA

TRAVELS OF A TINGARI WOMAN TO PINARI, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

Private sale
96

NAATA NUNGURRAYI

KARRINWARRA, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $7,930 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
97

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

LUPULNGNA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $9,150 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
98

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

UNTITLED (SITE OF MARNPI), 1992

synthetic polymer paint on linen

132.0 x 58.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
99

PATRICK TJUNGURRAYI

DESIGNS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SITE OF MYILILI, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.5 x 122.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 – 18,000
100

BILLY THOMAS JOONGOORRA

UNTITLED, 1998

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

100.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $2,928 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
101

BILLY THOMAS JOONGOORRA

UNTITLED, c.1998

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

100.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
102

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

UNTITLED, 1998

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on composition board

102.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 – 35,000
103

RAMMEY RAMSEY

UNTITLED, 2007

ochres and pigment with acrylic binder on composition board

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 – 4,500
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
104

GEORGE MUNG MUNG

WUDALWUDAL (THE DREAMTIME WOMAN), 1990

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
105

MADJANA (GROOTE EYLANDT)

LONG TOMS, c.1940

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

20.0 x 47.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
106

WUNDJUK MARIKA

DJANDA (GOANNAS), 1964

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

44.5 x 21.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $2,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
107

DAWIDI DJULWARAK

DIVER BIRD (BURALA), c.1963

carved softwood with natural earth pigments

85.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $3,172 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
108

BIRRIKITJI GUMANA

MACASSAN PRAU, c.1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

115.0 x 53.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,416 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
109

A CANOE PROW FIGUREHEAD

NGUZUNGUZU, SOLOMON ISLANDS

natural pigments, clay and trade paint on carved wood with shell inlay

20.0 x 17.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
110

A LONG HANDLED CLUB

TEWHATEWHA, NEW ZEALAND

carved hardwood

130.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $3,416 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
111

A PINEAPPLE HEADED CLUB

TOTOKIA, FIJI ISLANDS

carved hard wood

80.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $3,904 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
112

A CHIEF'S CLUB (QUQU)

NADROGA NAVOSA AREA, FIJI ISLANDS

carved hardwood

86.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,416 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
113

A CEREMONIAL DANCE SHIELD

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

carved and incised wood with traces of pigment

68.5 x 25.5 cm

Estimate: 
$500 – 800
Sold for $2,074 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
114

A WATU CHEST ORNAMENT

LUMI REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

nassa shell and natural fibres

74.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
115

A HUNSTEIN MOUNTAINS HOOK FIGURE, (GARRA)

BAHINEMO PEOPLE EAST SEPIK PROVINCE PAPUA NEW GUINEA, early to mid 20th Century

carved wood with opposing hooks and traces of pigment

62.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $3,416 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
116

RAY KEN

NGAYUKU NGURA, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

197.0 x 151.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
117

TJALA WOMEN'S COLLABORATIVE

UNTITLED, 2012

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 300.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $19,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
118

TUPPY NGINTJA GOODWIN

KUNGKA KUTJARA TJUKURPA, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

167.0 x 137.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 – 4,500
Sold for $2,684 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
119

HELEN CURTIS

CAVE HILL, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800 – 2,500
Sold for $2,684 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
120

TIGER PALPATJA

PILTATI TJUKURPA, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 198.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 10,000
121

WALKA MOLLY ROGERS

JAPINKA, c.1990

synthetic polymer paint on Velin Arches paper

75.0 x 106.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 – 2,500
Sold for $1,708 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
122

SONIA KURARRA

MARTUWARRA, 2012

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

118.0 x 119.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $3,538 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
123

NAOMI HOBSON

GEIKE RANGE ON KAANDJU, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

138.5 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $2,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
124

NAOMI HOBSON

WIINTHAN (BLUE LAGOON), 2014

synthetic polymer paint on linen

189.5 x 189.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $14,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
125

JAKAYU BILJABU

UNTITLED, 2012

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

156.0 x 77.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 5,000
126

SANDY BRUMBY

VICTORY DOWNS, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 106.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $2,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
127

WAWIRIYA BURTON

NGAYUKU NGURA, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

197.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
128

YARITJI YOUNG

NGAYURU NGURA (MY COUNTRY), 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

199.0 x 122.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $2,928 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
129

JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI

UNTITLED, 2004

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

120.5 x 99.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $5,490 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
130

JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI

PANJKUPANI JILAMARA, 2008

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

120.5 x 99.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $5,490 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
131

PEDRO WONAEAMIRRI

PWOJA-PUKUMANI BODY PAINT DESIGN, 2004

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

208.0 x 64.5 cm

Private sale
132

CORNELIA TIPUAMANTUMIRRI

WINGA (TIDAL MOVEMENT / WAVES), 2012

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

79.5 x 119.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $2,928 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
133

SUSAN WANJI WANJI

KULAMA DESIGN, 2013

natural earth pigments on linen

122.5 x 152.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $1,830 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
134

GALUMA MAYMURA

YAMBIRRKU, 2013

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

141.0 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $2,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
135

BARRUPU YUNUPINGU

GURTHA, 2012

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

106.0 x 47.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $1,830 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
136

NYAPANYAPA YUNUPINGU

YOLNGU’YULNGU AND DJORRA, 2014

four works on paper: felt tip pen and earth pigments on discarded photography paper

each: 75.5 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000 (4)
Sold for $5,124 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
137

DOUGLAS KWARLPE ABBOTT

THE ORGAN PIPES, 2014

watercolour on paper

54.0 x 74.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200 – 1,500
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
138

KUKULA MCDONALD

RED TAIL COCKATOOS AT UTTUMPATU, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

60.0 x 89.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 – 3,500
Sold for $4,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
139

BILLY STOCKMAN TJAPALTJARRI

WATER DREAMING WITH RAINBOWS AND RAIN, 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

86.5 x 53.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 – 15,000
Sold for $12,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
140

JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA

TJIKARI, 1980

synthetic polymer paint on linen

168.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
Sold for $13,420 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
141

YALA YALA GIBBS TJUNGURRAYI

KANPARRKA (CENTIPEDE STORY), 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

45.5 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $5,124 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
142

JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA

WATER DREAMING AT TJIKARRI AND EGRET, c.1983

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

69.0 x 36.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 – 12,000
Sold for $8,540 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
143

DINI CAMPBELL TJAMPITJINPA

TINGARI AT YUNYUAMA, 1986

synthetic polymer paint on linen

139.0 x 98.5 cm

Private sale
144

ATTRIBUTED TO EDDIE PURUNTATAMERI

PURRUKUPARLI, c.1970

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped ironwood

103.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 9,000
145

ATTRIBUTED TO EDDIE PURUNTATAMERI

JANUS FUGURE OF PURRUKUPARLI, c.1970

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped ironwood

64.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
146

ARTIST UNKNOWN (BATHURST AND MELVILLE ISLANDS)

PUKUMANI POST, 1960

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped ironwood

131.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 – 8,000
147

ATTRIBUTED TO EDDIE PURUNTATAMERI

PURRUKUPARLI, c.1970

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped ironwood

130.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$7,000 – 10,000
148

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

UNTITLED (BIRD), 1979

natural pigments on carved ironwood

63.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,500 – 4,500
Sold for $6,710 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
149

TERRY NGAMANDARA

LORRKON

ochre pigments and PVC fixative on stringybark (Eucalyptus Tetrodonta) hollow log

118.5.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $1,220 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
150

DEBRA WURRKIDJ

LORRKON, 2008

ochre pigment and PVC fixative on stringybark (Eucalyptus Tetrodonta) hollow log

157.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,500 – 2,500
Sold for $2,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
151

WAWIRIYA BURTON

NGAYUKU NGURA – MY COUNTRY, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

129.5 x 93.0cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $2,196 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
152

CAROL MAANYATJA GOLDING

WALU, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

76.0 x 51.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800 – 2,500
153

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

PARTJALU, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

60.5 x 45.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $5,124 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
154

KATHLEEN PADDOON NAPANANGKA

UNTITLED, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.5 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 4,000
Sold for $2,684 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
155

HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI

WANKARTU, 2003

glass

45.5 x 30.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800 – 2,500
Sold for $2,196 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
156

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN

WIRRIMANGARU, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

90.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
157

OTTO PAREROULTJA

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE

watercolour on card

36.5 x 54.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
158

OTTO PAREROULTJA

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE

watercolour on card

38.5 x 54.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
Sold for $4,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
159

TREVOR NICKOLLS

MIMI TRAIL AND BILLABONGS, 1989

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 76.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
160

HARRY J WEDGE

THREE FACES, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on watercolour paper

99.5 x 69.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 – 2,000
Sold for $1,586 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
161

ARTIST UNKNOWN, NORTH EAST ARNHEM LAND

BARU THE CROCODILE, c.1970

pigments and synthetic polymer paint of carved hardwood

130.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 – 3,000
Sold for $4,270 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
162

KEN THAIDAY SNR

BEIZAM, SHARK DANCE MASK, 1991

plywood, PVC, metal, enamel paint, rope, glass eyes, cockatoo feathers and down

81.0 x 25.0 x 55.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 – 6,000
Sold for $3,660 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
163

LEIGH NAMPONAN

CRIPPLE GIRL, 2006

synthetic polymer paint and earth pigments on carved milkwood

110.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 – 4,000
164

AUDREY MORTON KNGWARREYE

CEREMONIAL WOMAN

natural earth pigments, PVA and synthetic polymer paint on carved soft wood

83.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,800 – 2,400
Sold for $1,830 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
165

GLORIA TAMERRE PETYARRE

OWL

natural earth pigments, PVA and synthetic polymer paint on carved soft wood

53.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800 – 1,200
Sold for $1,830 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne