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MICK MAGANI
Estimate
500 - 800 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Mick Magani
- GURRUPURRU THE DIVER BIRD AND DUDURNGU THE EDIBLE SNAKES c. 1968
Bears artist's name and language group, Djinang, on Maningrida Arts and Crafts label on the reverse
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 61 by 43 cm
Provenance
Painted in Central Arnhem Land for Maningrida Arts and Crafts
Sotheby's, Fine Tribal Art and Aboriginal Bark Paintings, Sydney, 28 October 1996, lot 640
Private collection, Dubai
Sotheby's, Fine Tribal Art and Aboriginal Bark Paintings, Sydney, 28 October 1996, lot 640
Private collection, Dubai
Condition
Bark is mounted in aluminium brace system. In good overall condition with two fine longitudinal cracks and minor pigment losses dispersed throughout the surface.
"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."