Auction Results

Prices include buyer's premium.

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March

Sale

Auction total

$3,262,950

91% sold by volume

168% sold by value

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Lot 1

$153,409

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

NOŊGIRRŊA MARAWILI

born c.1939

BARATJALA, 2018

natural earth pigments and printer ink on eucalyptus bark

222.0 x 104.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Centre cat. 6358–18

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $153,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 2

$31,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

NYAPANYAPA YUNUPIŊU

(c.1945 - 2021)

LANDSCAPE, 2017

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark (stringybark)

77.0 x 195.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre label verso: artist's name, homeland and cat. 3200-17

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 3

$20,864

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

NYAPANYAPA YUNUPIŊU

(c.1945 - 2021)

DJORRA (PAPER), 2014

12 sheets
felt tip pen and white clay pigment on discarded print paper

76.0 x 56.0 cm (each)
228.0 x 224.0 cm (overall)

Estimate:

$14,000 – $18,000 (12)

Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 4

$92,045

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

NOŊGIRRŊA MARAWILI

born c.1939

BARATJALA, 2020

natural earth pigments and printer ink on composition board

242.0 x 121.5 cm

bears inscription verso: Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka Arts cat. 2301-20

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 5

$251,591

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)

NINJILKI, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

198.5 x 302.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, medium, Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 3359-L-SG-0708 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK14614

Estimate:

$60,000 – $80,000

Sold for $251,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 6

$288,409

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

UNTITLED, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.5 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 95I015

Estimate:

$80,000 – $120,000

Sold for $288,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 7

$104,318

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

I. UNTITLED (YAM DREAMING I) II. UNTITLED (YAM DREAMING II), 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

87.0 x 60.0 cm (each)

i. bears inscription on backing board verso: artist’s name, title, date, Rodney Gooch, Alice Springs, Mulga Bore Artists cat. 90-1195 and Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery cat. ADG 57096
ii. bears inscription on backing board verso: artist’s name, title, date, Rodney Gooch, Alice Springs, Mulga Bore Artists cat. 91-1195 and Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery cat. ADG 57196

Estimate:

$40,000 – $60,000 (2)

Sold for $104,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 8

$30,682

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA

(c.1930 - 2011)

THE ROCKHOLE SITE OF LUPULNGA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

107.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN0609137

Estimate:

$18,000 – $25,000

Sold for $30,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 9

$24,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

TJUNKIYA NAPALTJARRI

(1927 - 2009)

WOMEN AT THE ROCKHOLE SITE OF UMARI, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 244.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. TN0409116

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 10

$24,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

ELIZABETH NYUMI NUNGURRAYI

(1947 - 2019)

PARWALLA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

180.0 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 65/02

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 11

$10,432

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

(c.1921 - 2013)

KINYU, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 60.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 17/10

Estimate:

$6,000 – $9,000

Sold for $10,432 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 12

$17,182

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

EUBENA NAMPITJIN

(c.1921 - 2013)

KINYU, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 59.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 496/09

Estimate:

$6,000 – $9,000

Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 13

$39,273

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)

MAKARRKI, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

197.5 x 101.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts
cat. 3154-2-L-SG-0508 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK14494B

Estimate:

$18,000 – $25,000

Sold for $39,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 14

$40,500

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

MALALUBA GUMANA

(1952 - 2020)

GURRIMALA (LARRAKITJ), 2015

natural earth pigments on hollow log

193.0 cm height

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $40,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 15

$23,318

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

MARINGKA BAKER

born 1952

KURU ALA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

124.5 x 139.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date and Tjungu Palya cat. TPMB05007

Estimate:

$8,000 – 12,000

Sold for $23,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 16

$7,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

LORRAINE CONNELLY-NORTHEY

born 1962

WOVEN MAT, 2007

rusted galvanised iron with fencing wire

150.0 x 150.0 cm

Estimate:

$6,000 – $9,000

Sold for $7,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 17

$13,500

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

LORRAINE CONNELLY-NORTHEY

born 1962

NARRBONG (STRING BAG), 2013

rusted corrugated iron with steel rod

167.0 cm height

Estimate:

$5,000 – $8,000

Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 18

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)

(c.1928 - 2003)

UNTITLED, 1997

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

71.0 x 78.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and date

Estimate:

$25,000 – $35,000

Lot 19

$8,591

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI

(1940 - 2013)

KULAMA-YAM, 2000

natural earth pigments on canvas

121.5 x 121.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Tiwi Design cat. TD2356-00

Estimate:

$5,000 – $7,000

Sold for $8,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 20

$113,523

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952

NGALYOD, RAINBOW SERPENT, 1999

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

153.0 x 90.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on label verso: artist's name, language, location and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 20321 1999 BP

Estimate:

$80,000 – $120,000

Sold for $113,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 21

$343,636

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

LIN ONUS

(1948 - 1996)

DEEP WATER (MATONG), 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 152.0 cm

signed lower right: LIN ONUS
bears inscription verso: cat. 039 S011 and cat. 9512
bears inscription on label verso: artist’s name, date, title and medium
bears inscription on stretcher bar verso: ‘MATONG’

Estimate:

$180,000 – $250,000

Sold for $343,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 22

$72,409

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

(c.1936 - 2002)

ANGRY BULUKBUN, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

141.0 x 169.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK856

Estimate:

$50,000 – $70,000

Sold for $72,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 23

$147,273

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 - 1998)

YELDA, WELL 33 ON THE CANNING STOCK ROUTE, 1989

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

60.0 x 105.0 cm

bears inscription verso: YELDA by Rover Thomas / Mary Macha 1989

Estimate:

$80,000 – $120,000

Sold for $147,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 24

$85,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

CHARLIE WARTUMA (TARAWA) TJUNGURRAYI

(c.1921 - 1999)

UNTITLED (MEN’S CEREMONY), 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

61.0 x 51.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date and Stuart Art Centre cat. 19007

Estimate:

$50,000 – $70,000

Sold for $85,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 25

$61,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

ATTRIBUTED TO ANATJARI NO. III TJAKAMARRA

(c.1938 - 1992)

UNTITLED (CEREMONY), 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

53.5 x 34.0 cm

Estimate:

$60,000 – $80,000

Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 26

$13,500

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

CLIFFORD POSSUM TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1932 - 2002)

LOVE STORY, 1981

synthetic polymer paint on linen

51.0 x 41.5 cm

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 27

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

UTA UTA TJANGALA

(1920 - 1990)

YUMARINYA, 1985

synthetic polymer paint on linen

139.0 x 121.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. UU851088

Estimate:

$40,000 – $60,000

Lot 28

$40,500

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI

born c.1945

UNTITLED, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 182.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. GW0302221

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Sold for $40,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 29

$58,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)

THUNDI, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

197.5 x 100.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, medium, Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 6174-L-SG-1010 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK18693

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 30

$109,227

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

AWELYE, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 90.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 94K39

Estimate:

$50,000 – $70,000

Sold for $109,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 31

$184,091

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE

(c.1910 - 1996)

ALALGURA LANDSCAPE II, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 94A047

Estimate:

$50,000 – $70,000

Sold for $184,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 32

$17,182

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)

(c.1935 - 2002)

BODY MARKS, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

137.0 x 80.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Karen Brown Gallery cat. KB0892

Estimate:

$14,000 – $18,000

Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 33

$28,227

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

NYAPANYAPA YUNUPIŊU

(c.1945 - 2021)

4 BUFFALOS 4 WENDYS, 2008

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

114.0 x 62.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka cat. 3410P and 0308YIR
bears inscription on Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka label verso: artist’s name, title, date, medium and size

Estimate:

$6,000 – $8,000

Sold for $28,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 34

$55,227

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952

MARDAYIN AT MANKARRARD, 2004

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus tetrodonta bark

206.0 x 74.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on label verso: artist's name, subject, medium, size, language group and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 1982–04

Estimate:

$40,000 – $60,000

Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 35

$73,636

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)

DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

198.0 x 102.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 4302–L–SG–0509

Estimate:

$18,000 – $25,000

Sold for $73,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 36

$24,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)

UNTITLED, 2004

gouache on crescent board

51.0 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Jirrawun Arts cat. PB WB 2004–186

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 37

$9,818

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD

(c.1922 - 2007)

UNTITLED, 2004

gouache on crescent board

51.0 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Jirrawun Arts cat. PB-WB-3-2004–188

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 38

$33,136

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

RAMMEY RAMSEY

born c.1935

WARLAWOON COUNTRY, 2007

ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on custom board

80.0 x 100.0 cm

signed with initials verso: RR
bears inscription verso: Jirrawun Arts cat. RR II 2007 120

Estimate:

$5,000 – $7,000

Sold for $33,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 39

$7,977

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

RAMMEY RAMSEY

born c.1935

WARLAWOON COUNTRY, 2008

ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on custom board

80.0 x 100.0 cm

signed with initials verso: RR
bears inscription verso: artist's name and Jirrawun Arts cat. RR 2008 04 175 CB

Estimate:

$5,000 – $7,000

Sold for $7,977 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 40

$31,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

DONKEYMAN LEE TJUPURRULA

(1922 - 1993)

TWO MEN DREAMING, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 75.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 585/91

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 41

$58,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA

(c.1936 - 2002)

SIX WORKS, 1993

I. CREATION – FOUR ARCHERS WITH NGAK NGAK, GARIMALA AND ANT HILLS, 1993
II. WAWALU AT THE FOUR ARCHERS WITH SACRED SHARK LIVER TREE, 1993
III. NGAK NGAK ACTING AS SENTINEL IN LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, 1993
IV. ANGRY BULUKBUN IN LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY, 1993
V. WAWALU WITH ANCESTORS AT THE FOUR ARCHERS, 1993
VI. LIMMEN BIGHT COUNTRY BEFORE THE WET, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on craft paper

56.0 x 56.0 cm (each)

each signed lower centre: GINGER . RILEY
each inscribed with titles on typed labels verso

Estimate:

$25,000 – $35,000 (6)

Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 42

$67,500

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

ALBERT NAMATJIRA

(1902 - 1959)

RANGES NEAR JAY CREEK, c.1950s

watercolour on paper

26.0 x 35.0 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
signed and inscribed with title verso: Ranges Near Jay Creek / Albert Namatjira
bears inscription on backing verso: Ranges Near Jay Creek
bears inscription on partial gallery label verso: ALBERT NAMATJIRA / THE PLAINS NEAR JAY CREEK / 769 / 3

Estimate:

$25,000 – $35,000

Sold for $67,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 43

$7,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

OTTO PAREROULTJA

(1914 - 1973)

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE, c.1950s

watercolour on paper

53.0 x 76.0 cm (sight)

signed lower centre: Otto Pareroultja

Estimate:

$3,000 – $4,000

Sold for $7,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 44

$3,436

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

WALTER EBATARINJA

(1915 - 1968)

MOUNT HERMANNSBURG, 1950

watercolour on paper

28.0 x 46.0 cm (sight)

signed indistinctly lower centre: WALTER EBATARINJA
bears inscription on label attached verso: Mt. Hermannsberg [sic.] / May 1950

Estimate:

$1,500 – $2,500

Sold for $3,436 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 45

$64,432

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)

(c.1926 - 1998)

UNTITLED, c.1986

natural earth pigments and natural binder on plywood

80.0 x 100.0 cm

bears inscription verso: Rover Thomas. / Waringarri. Aboriginal. Arts / S-500 / P829 /AFJ
bears inscription on label on frame: 17

Estimate:

$40,000 – $60,000

Sold for $64,432 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 46

$23,318

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

ALEC MINGELMANGANU

(1905 - 1981)

WANJINA, c.1978

natural earth pigments on carved and engraved wood

28.5 x 9.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name ‘Alec’ and cat. A111

Estimate:

$7,000 – $9,000

Sold for $23,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 47

$49,091

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

LIN ONUS

(1948 - 1996)

GARKMAN, 1992

gouache on illustration board

50.0 x 37.5 cm

signed lower right: Lin Onus

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 48

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

JOHN MAWURNDJUL

born 1952

FROGS, 1994

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

190.0 x 67.5 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 037/94

Estimate:

$40,000 – $60,000

Lot 49

$14,727

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

MICK KUBARKKU

(c.1922 - 2008)

NAMARRKON, LIGHTNING SPIRIT, 1981

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

84.0 x 70.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 50

$11,659

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

LOFTY BARDAYAL NADJAMERREK

(1926 - 2009)

NAKURRUNDIHBA 1, 2004

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

149.0 x 53.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $11,659 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 50A

$24,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

50A

GUNYBI GANAMBARR

born 1973

MILNGURR/MILŊURR, 2011

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark with bark felt

143.0 x 71.5 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date and Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka cat. 4047R
bears inscription on certificate attached verso: artist's name, title, medium, size and Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka cat. 4047R

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 51

$5,155

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

DHURRUMUWUY MARIKA

born 1981

RULYAPA, 2007

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

121.0 x 58.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date and Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka cat. 3313H
bears inscription on certificate attached verso: artist's name, title, medium, size and Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka cat. 3313H

Estimate:

$3,000 – $4,000

Sold for $5,155 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 52

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

DJAMBAWA MARAWILI

born 1953

WALU, 1983

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

207.0 x 89.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Buku–Larrŋgay Mulka cat. 1506J and cat. 797B FW

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Lot 53

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

TONY ALBERT

born 1981

GREEN SKINS, 2014

suite of 14
synthetic polymer paint on paper

27.5 x 21.0 cm (each)

signed on label verso: tony ALBERT / X.
each bears inscription on label verso: artist's name, title, date, medium and size

Estimate:

$18,000 – $25,000 (14)

Lot 54

$9,818

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

MICHAEL RILEY

(1960 - 2004)

UNTITLED (LOCUST), 2000/2005

inkjet print on Ilford Galerie paper

112.0 x 150.0 cm

edition: 2/5

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 55

$46,636

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)

DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

198.0 x 101.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts
cat. 2104-L-SG-0307

Estimate:

$18,000 – $25,000

Sold for $46,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 56

$31,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI

(c.1924 - 2015)

DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 3364-L-SG-0708 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK14651

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $31,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 57

$8,591

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

RAY KEN

(c.1940 - 2018)

TALI – SAND DUNE, 2013

synthetic polymer paint on linen

198.0 x 121.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, Tjala Arts cat. 786–13 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK 19326

Estimate:

$6,000 – $8,000

Sold for $8,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 58

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1926 - 1998)

PUNGKALUNGKA MAN, 1985

synthetic polymer paint on linen

162.0 x 103.0 cm

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Lot 59

$6,136

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

TIM LEURA TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1929 - 1984)

PERENTIE (LIZARD), 1980

synthetic polymer paint on carved wood

94.0 x 14.0 x 9.0 cm

Estimate:

$8,000 – $10,000

Sold for $6,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 60

$18,409

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

CLIFFORD POSSUM TJAPALTJARRI

(c.1932 - 2002)

UNTITLED, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

133.5 x 85.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, CAAMA cat. 8-290 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK395

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 61

$7,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

DINI CAMPBELL TJAMPITJINPA

(c.1945 - 2000)

KUTAKUTA (WEST OF JUPITER WELL), 1989

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Papunya Tula Artists cat. DC890649

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $7,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 62

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

JOSEPH JURRA TJAPALTJARRI

born c.1950

WIRUINGA, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

181.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JJ900759

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Lot 63

$5,523

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

BOBBY WEST TJUPURRULA

born 1958

UNTITLED, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. BW9910249

Estimate:

$5,000 – $7,000

Sold for $5,523 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 64

$12,273

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

JOSEPH JURRA TJAPALTJARRI

born c.1950

TIMALNGA, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.5 x 137.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. JJ2000561

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 65

$22,091

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

YUKULTJI NAPANGATI

born 1970

YUNALA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 61.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. YN0705011

Estimate:

$4,000 – $6,000

Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 66

$13,500

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

NAATA NUNGURRAYI

(1932 - 2021)

UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

93.5 x 94.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. NN0409023

Estimate:

$5,000 – $7,000

Sold for $13,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 67

$8,591

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

LUCY YUKENBARRI NAPANANGKA

(1934 - 2003)

TJARLINYU ROCKHOLE IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, WA, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.5 x 75.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size, Warlayirti Artists cat. 141/99 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK5066

Estimate:

$3,000 – $4,000

Sold for $8,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 68

$4,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

SAM TJAMPITJIN

(c.1930 - 2003)

UNTITLED, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 80.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 110/95

Estimate:

$4,000 – $6,000

Sold for $4,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 69

$7,977

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

JAN BILLYCAN (DJAN NAMUNDIE)

(c.1930 - 2015)

KIRRIWIRRI, 2010

synthetic polymer paint and natural pigment on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 27298

Estimate:

$4,000 – $6,000

Sold for $7,977 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 70

$7,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

WEAVER JACK

(c.1928 - 2010)

LUNGARUNG, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

166.5 x 106.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, medium, size, date and Short Street Gallery cat. 2936

Estimate:

$6,000 – $8,000

Sold for $7,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 71

$5,155

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

YIKARTU PETERSEN

born c.1940s

KUMPIYARRA (TWO ROCKHOLES), 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

76.5 x 58.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, size and Martumili Artists cat. 07.785

Estimate:

$4,000 – $6,000

Sold for $5,155 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 72

$11,045

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

DAVID (MALANGI) DAYMIRRINGU

(1927 - 1999)

GUMIRRINGU CEREMONY, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

123.0 x 72.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$5,000 – $7,000

Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

Lot 73

$11,045

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

22 March 2023

LORRAINE CONNELLY-NORTHEY

born 1962

NARRBONG (STRING BAGS), 2007

rusted wire mesh with fencing wire

86.0 x 14.0 x 14.0 cm (LC119) 60.0 x 20.0 x 20.0 cm (LC116) 54.0 x 9.0 x 10.0 cm (LC138)

Estimate:

$5,000 – $7,000 (3)

Sold for $11,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 73 - 22 March 2023, Melbourne

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