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MICK KUBARKKU
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 AUD
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Description
- Mick Kubarkku
- WAIJARA SPIRITS DANCING IN STONE COUNTRY c.1973
- Bears artist's name, title, and catalogue number GU/88 on the reverse
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 74.5 by 59 cm
Provenance
Painted in Western Arnhem Land
Private collection, Melbourne
Private collection, Melbourne
Condition
Bark is in stable condition. There are only small areas of pigment loss. There is some restoration apparent to a split at the top left hand corner which appears to have been done professionally.
"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 accompanying correspondence written to the vendor by Judith Ryan, Senior Curator of Indeginous Art at the National Gallery of Victoria, in which she provides further information with regard to the subject matter depicted.