Auction Results

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Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March

Sale

Auction total

$4,585,091

88% sold by volume

120% sold by value

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Lot 1

$171,818

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Albert Namatjira

(1902 - 1959)

Central Australian landscape, c.1944

watercolour on paper on card

38.0 x 28.0 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $171,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 2

$92,045

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Albert Namatjira

(1902 - 1959)

Ghost gum (Mount Gillen), c.1950

watercolour on paper on card

26.0 x 37.0 cm (image)
28.5 x 39.5 cm (sheet)

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
bears inscription verso: Mt Gillen

Estimate:

$25,000 – $35,000

Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 3

$42,955

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Gunybi Ganambarr

born 1973

Milŋurr, 2021

etched found aluminium road sign and aerosol paint

75.0 x 56.0 x 60.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 4

$15,955

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Wukun Wanambi

(c.1962 - 2022)

Bamurruŋu, 2014

natural earth pigments on aluminium foil industrial insulation

125.0 x 78.0 cm

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Sold for $15,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 5

$41,727

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori

(c.1924 - 2015)

Big river at My Father's Country, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.5 x 91.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium, Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 1639-L-SG-0906 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK13102

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $41,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 6

$61,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori

(c.1924 - 2015)

Thundi (Big river), 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 101.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, medium, Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 2645-L-SG-1007 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK14010

Estimate:

$28,000 – $35,000

Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 7

$58,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Ginger Riley Munduwalawala

(c.1936 - 2002)

The wet, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

145.0 x 149.0 cm

signed lower left centre: GINGER RILEY
bears inscription verso: artist's name, date and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK2436

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 8

$85,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Makinti Napanangka

(c.1930 - 2011)

Untitled (Kungka Kujarra - two women), 1998

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN980530

Estimate:

$40,000 – $50,000

Sold for $85,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 9

$355,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Emily Kam Kngwarreye

(c.1910 - 1996)

Untitled (Alalgura landscape/Yam flowers), 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.0 x 121.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 95K036

Estimate:

$150,000 – $250,000

Sold for $355,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 10

$270,000

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Emily Kam Kngwarreye

(c.1910 - 1996)

Alalgura - Emu Country, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 152.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 92L69

Estimate:

$180,000 – $250,000

Sold for $270,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 11

$392,727

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Rover Thomas (Joolama)

(c.1926 - 1998)

Langurr (The Rainbow Serpent) making the river, 1991

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

121.5 x 181.0 cm

bears inscription verso: 5

Estimate:

$250,000 – $350,000

Sold for $392,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 12

$184,091

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford

(c.1922 - 2007)

Fig tree hole, 2005

ochres and pigments with synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

signed with initials verso: PB
bears inscription verso: date and Jirrawun Arts cat. PB 8 2005.235

Estimate:

$150,000 – $200,000

Sold for $184,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 13

$49,091

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Timo Hogan

born 1973

Lake Baker, 2021

synthetic polymer paint on linen

200.0 x 230.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date and Spinifex Arts Project cat. SAPTH 21-355

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 14

$58,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Freddie Timms

(c.1946 - 2017)

Mandangala, north of Turkey Creek, 1990

ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on canvas

120.0 x 160.0 cm

bears inscription on backing verso: artist's name, size and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts cat. S2700 and AP33200

Estimate:

$50,000 – $70,000

Sold for $58,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 15

$88,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Daniel Walbidi

born 1983

All the jila, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 160.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 24318

Estimate:

$60,000 – $80,000

Sold for $88,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 16

$54,000

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Nyapanyapa Yunupiŋu

(c.1945 - 2021)

Untitled (circles), 2018

natural earth pigments on Stringybark

168.0 x 77.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Centre label verso: cat. 1064-18

Estimate:

$35,000 – $45,000

Sold for $54,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 17

$24,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Mawalan Marika

(c.1908 - 1967)

Milŋiyawuy; The Milky Way, c.1958

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

140.0 x 39.5 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist’s name
bears inscription on obscured label attached verso: artist’s name, date, location and story

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 18

$27,000

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Balang Nakurulk (Mr Mawurndjul)

(1952 - 2024)

Ngalyod, Rainbow Serpent, 1979

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

128.0 x 48.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription verso: artist's name, Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. M444 and cat. C767/USR 12.79

Estimate:

$25,000 – $35,000

Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 19

$36,818

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Balang Nakurulk (Mr Mawurndjul)

(1952 - 2024)

Milmilngkan site, 2007

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

124.0 x 72.0 cm (irregular)

bears inscription on label attached verso: artist's name, subject, medium, size, language group and Maningrida Arts and Culture cat. 3025-07

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $36,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 20

$220,909

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Emily Kam Kngwarreye

(c.1910 - 1996)

My Country, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 92HO21

Estimate:

$180,000 – $250,000

Sold for $220,909 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 21

$429,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Emily Kam Kngwarreye

(c.1910 - 1996)

Awelye I, II, III & IV, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

i. 202.0 x 60.0 cm
ii. 202.0 x 61.0 cm
iii. 203.0 x 62.0 cm
iv. 203.0 x 62.0 cm
203.0 x 245.0 cm (overall)

bears inscription on each verso: artist’s name, date and Rodney Gooch cats. 7.1096, 8.1096, 9.1096, 10.1096

Estimate:

$400,000 – $600,000 (4)

Sold for $429,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 22

$159,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Emily Kam Kngwarreye

(c.1910 - 1996)

Summer flowers I, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 90.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 1T47

Estimate:

$100,000 – $140,000

Sold for $159,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 23

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Emily Kam Kngwarreye

(c.1910 - 1996)

Untitled (Awelye), 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 90.0 cm

signed verso: Emily
bears inscription verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 94A049

Estimate:

$80,000 – $120,000

Lot 24

$98,182

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Emily Kam Kngwarreye

(c.1910 - 1996)

Life cycle I, II & III, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 61.0 cm (each)
91.0 x 183.0 cm (overall)

bears inscription on each verso: artist’s name and Delmore Gallery cat. 94G013, 94G014 and 94G015

Estimate:

$60,000 – $80,000 (3)

Sold for $98,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 25

$92,045

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Emily Kam Kngwarreye

(c.1910 - 1996)

Untitled (Yam), 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

61.5 x 51.0 cm

signed verso: Emily
bears inscription verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 95D033

Estimate:

$50,000 – $70,000

Sold for $92,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 26

$42,955

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Emily Kam Kngwarreye

(c.1910 - 1996)

Untitled (Awelye), 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

61.0 x 90.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, and Mulga Bore Artists - Rodney Gooch cat. EK 1

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 27

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Angelina Pwerle (Ngale)

born c.1946

Anookitja (Bush Plum), 1998

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.5 x 90.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Delmore Gallery cat. 98L042

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Lot 28

$227,045

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Rover Thomas (Joolama)

(c.1926 - 1998)

Baragu Country, 1989

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

110.0 x 70.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size, Waringarri Arts cat. S-1988 and AP1971

Estimate:

$120,000 – $160,000

Sold for $227,045 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 29

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford

(c.1922 - 2007)

Biriyalji – Fish Hole, 1999

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on Belgian linen

122.5 x 134.5 cm

signed with initials verso: PB
bears inscription verso: title and date

Estimate:

$100,000 – $140,000

Lot 30

$24,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Paddy Jaminji

(c.1912 - 1996)

Elgee cliff, half kangaroo - Krilkril Country, 1985

natural earth pigments with bush gum on plywood

66.0 x 94.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 31

$98,182

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford

(c.1922 - 2007)

Queensland creek, 1998

ochres and natural earth pigment with synthetic binder on Belgian linen

122.0 x 134.0 cm

signed with initials verso: PB
bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, date and Jirrawun Arts cat. P.B.98.22 and cat. AM755/03

Estimate:

$80,000 – $120,000

Sold for $98,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 32

$22,091

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Prince Of Wales (Midpul)

(c.1935 - 2002)

Body marks, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

114.5 x 114.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, size and Karen Brown Gallery cat. POW 3

Estimate:

$18,000 – $25,000

Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 33

$30,682

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Prince Of Wales (Midpul)

(c.1935 - 2002)

Body marks, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

126.5 x 71.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, medium, size and Karen Brown Gallery cat. KB0242

Estimate:

$14,000 – $18,000

Sold for $30,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 34

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri

(c.1932 - 2002)

Story of two brothers, 1983

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.0 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: cat. RG2483

Estimate:

$70,000 – $90,000

Lot 35

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Dini Campbell Tjampitjinpa

(c.1945 - 2000)

Untitled (Tingari at Tjintapa), 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. DC900767

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Lot 36

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Ronnie Tjampitjinpa

(c.1943 - 2023)

Untitled (Tingari man at Kampurarrpa), 1998

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 150.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. RT980610

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Lot 37

$14,727

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Lanyirrda (Billy)

(1925 - 1975)

Namarnde, c.1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

126.0 x 65.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$12,000 – $16,000

Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 38

$12,273

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Lanyirrda (Billy)

(1925 - 1975)

A Namarnde spirit making love with his two wives, 1966

earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

107.0 x 49.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 39

$9,818

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Diidja

(c.1900 - 1982)

Namarnde with two wives, 1966

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

77.0 x 64.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 40

$17,182

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Jacky Baimunungbi

(1925 - 1979)

Namarnde making love with two wives, 1966

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

97.0 x 73.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$14,000 – $18,000

Sold for $17,182 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 41

$18,409

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Jacky Baimunungbi

(1925 - 1979)

Family of Namarnde spirits hunting for flying fox, 1966

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

92.0 x 50.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 42

$22,091

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Jacky Baimunungbi

(1925 - 1979)

Male and female Namarnde spirits of the Rock Country, 1966

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

97.0 x 37.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 43

$14,727

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Diidja

(c.1900 - 1982)

Male and female Namarnde making love, 1966

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

94.0 x 54.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 44

$55,227

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Michael Cook

born 1968

Invasion, 2017

suite of 8 inkjet prints on 310 gsm paper

81.0 x 122.0 cm (each)

edition: AP 1/2 aside from an edition of 10

each bear artist’s thumbprint, signed, numbered, dated and inscribed with title on artist’s label verso

Estimate:

$45,000 – $65,000 (8)

Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 45

$55,227

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori

(c.1924 - 2015)

Dibirdibi Country, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 101.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 5741-L-SG-0410

Estimate:

$25,000 – $35,000

Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 46

$49,091

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori

(c.1924 - 2015)

Dibirdibi Country, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 101.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, medium and Mornington Island Arts and Crafts cat. 5745-L-SG-0410

Estimate:

$25,000 – $35,000

Sold for $49,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 47

$61,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri

born c.1959

Marawa, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

122.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. WT0305142

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $61,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 48

$12,273

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Ningura Napurrula

(c.1938 - 2013)

Rockhole site of Wirrulnga, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

121.5 x 121.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. NN0609115

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Sold for $12,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 49

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Makinti Napanangka

(c.1930 - 2011)

The rockhole site of Lupulnga, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 122.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. MN0503156

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Lot 50

$7,977

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Ningura Napurrula

(c.1938 - 2013)

Women's ceremonies at Ngaminya, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 120.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Papunya Tula Artists cat. NN0610031

Estimate:

$6,000 – $8,000

Sold for $7,977 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 51

$24,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Noŋgirrŋa Marawili

(c.1939 - 2023)

Lightning and the rock, 2019

earth pigments and recycled print toner on paper

87.0 x 58.0 cm

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 52

$30,682

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Gunybi Ganambarr

born 1973

Gudurrku (Brolga), 2014

etched galvanised steel

180.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $30,682 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 53

$135,000

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Albert Namatjira

(1902 - 1959)

Mount Gillen, MacDonnell Ranges, 1956

watercolour on paper on card

28.0 x 39.5 cm

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
bears inscription on old label verso: Mount Gillan [sic] - MacDonnell Range [sic], "Central Australia" / Original watercolour, by Albert Namatjira (Aranta [sic] Tribe) / Painted for Pearl Stephens, Oct 21st to Oct 28th 1956. / near Albert Namatjira Camp - consisting of a / shelter made of boughs of gums-, his wife, / sons, grandchildren shared the camp.

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $135,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 54

$51,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Albert Namatjira

(1902 - 1959)

Gums at MacDonnell Ranges

watercolour on paper

36.5 x 27.0 cm (image)
38.0 x 28.0 cm (sheet)

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA

Estimate:

$30,000 – $40,000

Sold for $51,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 55

$66,273

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Albert Namatjira

(1902 - 1959)

Glen Helen, MacDonnell Ranges, c.1944

watercolour on paper on card

26.5 x 37.5 cm (image)
27.5 x 38.0 cm (sheet)

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
bears inscription verso: ALBERT NAMATJIRA / “GLEN HELEN” MACDONNELL RANGES C.A

Estimate:

$25,000 – $35,000

Sold for $66,273 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 56

$55,227

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Albert Namatjira

(1902 - 1959)

Glen Helen Gorge, c.1944

watercolour on paper

37.0 x 26.0 cm (image)
39.0 x 28.5 cm (sheet)

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA
signed and inscribed with title verso: Glen Helen Gorge (Two Man) / Albert Namatjira
bears inscription in margin lower left: 1
bears inscription on typed label verso: GLEN HELEN GORGE (TWO MAN) / ALBERT NAMATJIRA

Estimate:

$25,000 – $35,000

Sold for $55,227 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 57

$42,955

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Albert Namatjira

(1902 - 1959)

Central Australian landscape

watercolour on paper on card

28.5 x 39.0 cm (sheet)

signed lower right: ALBERT NAMATJIRA

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Sold for $42,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 58

$27,000

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Pepai Jangala Carroll

(1950 - 2021)

Walungurru, 2014

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

101.0 x 148.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, date, size and Ernabella Arts cat. 20-14

Estimate:

$20,000 – $30,000

Sold for $27,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 59

$22,091

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Rammey Ramsey

born c.1935

Warlawoon Country, 2006

natural earth pigment with synthetic binder on linen

180.0 x 149.5 cm

Estimate:

$15,000 – $20,000

Sold for $22,091 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 60

$14,727

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Wattie Karrawara

(c.1910 - 1983)

Wandjina Kalerungari, 1975

natural earth pigments on sandstone

50.0 x 35.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$12,000 – $16,000

Sold for $14,727 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 61

$24,545

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

George Jomeri

(c.1922 - 1990)

Two Wanjina, 1977

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

92.0 x 40.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:

$12,000 – $18,000

Sold for $24,545 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 62

$6,136

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Jan Billycan (Djan Namundie)

(c.1930 - 2015)

Kirriwirri, 2007

natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen

89.0 x 59.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, date, medium, size and Short Street Gallery cat. 23559

Estimate:

$5,000 – $7,000

Sold for $6,136 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 63

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Wingu Tingima

(c.1935 - 2010)

The seven sisters, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 61.0 cm (each)
122.0 x 183.0 (overall)

each bears inscription verso: artist's name and Papulankutja Artists cats. 09-1199; 09-1200; 09-1201

Estimate:

$6,000 – $8,000 (3)

Lot 64

$15,955

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Tommy Mitchell

(c.1943 - 2013)

Walu, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.0 x 76.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Warakurna Artists cat. 700-10

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Sold for $15,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 65

$18,409

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Maringka Baker

born 1952

Kuta Ala, 2015

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.5 x 121.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Tjungu Palya cat. 15-088

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 66

$15,955

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Sylvia Kanytjupai Ken

born 1965

Seven sisters, 2016

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

198.0 x 152.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 463-16

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $15,955 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 67

$20,864

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Tjungkara Ken

born 1969

Seven sisters, 2015

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.5 x 198.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name and Tjala Arts cat. 303-15

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $20,864 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 68

$9,818

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Sylvia Kanytjupai Ken

born 1965

Seven sisters, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

122.0 x 198.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and Tjala Arts cat. 594-10

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $9,818 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 69

$7,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Eubena Nampitjin

(c.1921 - 2013)

Inyaroo, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 80.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size, Warlayirti Artists cat. 710/01 and Alcaston Gallery cat. AK7778

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $7,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 70

$8,591

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Eubena Nampitjin

(c.1921 - 2013)

Untitled, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

148.0 x 74.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 108/05

Estimate:

$7,000 – $9,000

Sold for $8,591 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 71

$7,364

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Boxer Milner Tjampitjin

(c.1934 - 2009)

Purkitji, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 80.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, size and Warlayirti Artists cat. 650/03

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $7,364 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 72

$18,409

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa

born c.1928

Water story, c.1972 - 74

synthetic polymer paint on canvas board

61.0 x 45.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and title

Estimate:

$8,000 – $12,000

Sold for $18,409 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 73

$19,636

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamarra

(c.1932 - 2020)

Kangaroo man and possum man ancestors travelling to Tjakari, Matingpilangu and Lurrnpa, c.1974

synthetic polymer paint on canvas board

61.0 x 45.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name, title, date and cat. 94 009

Estimate:

$10,000 – $15,000

Sold for $19,636 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 74

$23,318

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri

(c.1929 - 1984)

Euro dreaming, c.1973 - 74

synthetic polymer paint on canvas board

61.0 x 45.5 cm

bears inscription verso: artist's name and title

Estimate:

$12,000 – $18,000

Sold for $23,318 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

Lot 75

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Crusoe Kurddal

(1960 - 2020)

Mimih spirit, 2003

natural earth pigments and PVA fixative on carved kurrajong

207.0 cm (height)

Estimate:

$4,000 – $6,000

Lot 76

$10,432

Important Australian Indigenous Art

Melbourne

25 March 2026

Owen Yalandja

born 1960

Yawkyawk, 2000

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on carved kurrajong

214.0 cm (height)

Estimate:

$5,000 – $7,000

Sold for $10,432 (inc. BP) in Auction 85 - 25 March 2026, Melbourne

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