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ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Rover Thomas (Joolama)
- NGAYADI NGAYADI COUNTRY 1989
- Bears Waringarri Arts catalogue numbers SS1982 and AP1887, together with dimensions on the reverse
Natural earth pigments and natural binders on canvas
- 120 by 160 cm
Provenance
Painted for Waringarri Arts, Kununurra, Western Australia
Private collection, Sydney
Sotheby's Aboriginal Art, Sydney, 28-29 July 2003, lot 204
Private collection, Sydney
Private collection, Sydney
Sotheby's Aboriginal Art, Sydney, 28-29 July 2003, lot 204
Private collection, Sydney
Condition
The ground red and yellow pigments on the surface appear to be in good and stable condition. The white pigment being less stable and has suffered scuffing and pigment loss over the years most probably due to manhandling. Most of these smudges or scuffs should be visible in the catalogue reproduction. There has been no restoration or repairs carried out on the work
"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
The painting is sold with an accompanying Waringarri Arts certificate, together with an annotated diagram indicating that the large form at the base of the painting represents hills known as Ngayadi Ngayadi while the three forms above illustrate limestone hills called Minjiwul.