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WALANGKURA NAPANANGKA
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
- Walangkura Napangaka
- WOMAN'S CAMPSITE AT YANULA 1999
- Bears artist's name, size, and Papunya Tula Artists catalogue number WN9912161 on the reverse
- Synthetic polymer paint on linen
- 122 by 107 cm
Provenance
Painted in 1999 for Papunya Tula Artists, Alice Springs
Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi, Melbourne
Private collection, USA
Condition
There is minor scuffing to the canvas edges however these do not detract from the overall work. The painting is in very good condition overall.
"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
This painting is sold with an accompanying Papunya Tula Artists certificate that reads in part: 'This painting depicts designs associated with the rockhole site of Yanula, west of the Pollock Hills in Western Australia. A large group of women camped at this site before continuing their travels to Wala Wala...They gathered the edible berries and seeds growing in the area through which they passed.'