Lot 110
  • 110

OLD MICK WALLANKARRI TJAKAMARRA

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 AUD
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Description

  • Old Mick Wallankarri Tjakamarra
  • TREE CORROBOREE 1971
  • Bears Stuart Centre label with artist's name, Mick Jagamara (sic), and consignment number 6017 on the reverse
  • Natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on composition board

  • 46 by 31 cm

Provenance

Painted in 1971, consignment 17 to the Stuart Centre, Alice Springs
Private collection, Adelaide
Sotheby's Aboriginal Art, Melbourne 24 June 2002, lot 168
Private collection, Sydney

Condition

The board is in very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Catalogue Note

This painting is sold with an accompanying certificate from the Stuart Art Centre, Alice Springs with an annotated diagram describing the story depicted.  The diagram indicates that the 'U' shapes depict men, the wavering lines running vertically along the left side of the painting are water and ther central curvilinear lines are the pattern of Men dancing and the background dotting is bush tucker.