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BILLY THOMAS
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 AUD
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Description
- Billy Thomas
- KNGAROO AND SPEAR DREAMING 2001
Bears artist's name, size, date, Red Rock Art catalogue number KP1312 on the reverse
Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas
- 90 by 120 cm
Provenance
Red Rock Art, Kununurra
Private collection, Adelaide
Private collection, Adelaide
Condition
The painting is in very good condition and the painted surface area appears clean and stable. The work has been reframed in a minimalist white box frame. There is a 4 cm scuff visible in the lower right.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This painting is sold with an accompanying Red Rock Art certificate that reads: 'This work refers to a ceremony performed prior to a Kangaroo Hunt. It is held at a place called Warla in the Great Sandy Desert where there are many waterholes and is described by the artist as "flat like an airport". During the "dry" time rock Kangaroos were hunting with spears (shown as straight lines connecting the circular shapes, rockholes). Kangaroos were hunted from rockhole to rockhole. The ceremony brought good luck to the hunters.'