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ARTIST UNKNOWN, WEST ARNHEM LAND
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Artist Unknown Western Arnhem Land
- SPIRIT FIGURE AND KANGAROO c.1965
- Bears various artists' names, titles, numbers and dates on the reverse
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 56 by 55.5 cm
Provenance
Painted in Western Arnhem Land
Private collection, Sydney
Private collection, Sydney
Condition
The bark appears in excellent condition with no visible flaws or restoration. The pigments are missing in many small areas throughout , though what remains appears stable.
"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
Various artists' names and dates are written on the reverse of the bark, some of which have been scrubbed out and others faint. Two names that can be deciphered are 'Old Nym' and 'Roorgoola' and dates include '1960', '1962' and '1967'.