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PADDY HENRY (TEEAMPI) RIPIJINGIMPI
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 AUD
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Description
- Paddy Henry (Teeampi) Ripijingimpi
- UNTITLED - TIWI FIGURE c.1975
- Natural earth pigments on carved ironwood
- Height: 75 cm
Provenance
Executed on Bathurst or Melville Island, Northern Territory
Private collection, Darwin
Sotheby's, Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, 26-27 July 2004, lot 57
Private collection, Melbourne
Private collection, Darwin
Sotheby's, Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, 26-27 July 2004, lot 57
Private collection, Melbourne
Condition
The wood is stable and has no signidficant cracking. There are many areas of pigment loss to the surface though remaining pigment appears in stable condition.
"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."