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DICK NGULEINGULEI MURRAMURRA
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Dick Nguleingulei Murramurra
- NGARRBEWO (TURTLE ) c.1976
- Bears artist's name and title on Church Missionary label on the reverse
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 60 by 51 cm
Provenance
Painted in the Oenpelli region, Western Arnhem Land
Church Missionary Society, code number 1797
Private collection, Victoria
Church Missionary Society, code number 1797
Private collection, Victoria
Condition
Painting is in excellent and stable condition relative to other bark paintings of the period, with very small areas of pigment loss in a few areas throughout the painting.
"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."