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ALBERT NAMATJIRA
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 AUD
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Description
- Albert Namatjira
- MULGA PLAQUE WITH EMUS 1946
- Signed in pokerwork lower right
- pokerwork on mulga wood
- 15 by 33.5 cm
Provenance
Charles P. Mountford
Executed for the South Australian anthropologist in 1946 while he was visiting Hermannsburg as director of the film 'Namatjira the Painter'
Private collection, Melbourne
Executed for the South Australian anthropologist in 1946 while he was visiting Hermannsburg as director of the film 'Namatjira the Painter'
Private collection, Melbourne
Condition
In good condition with crack 8 cm long in the timber above the left centre of the plaque and a small chunk of bark missing lower right.
"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
A signed document accompanies this lot