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LIN ONUS
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 AUD
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Description
- Lin Onus
- UNTITLED
- Signed lower left
- Synthetic polymer paint on canvas
- 91.5 by 152 xm
Provenance
The Estate of Verity Lambert, UK
Condition
The painting is in good and stable condition overall with no visible repairs or restoration. There is a minor scuff line approximately 15cm long in the central register of the painting.
"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.
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"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
Cf. For other paintings of the Arnhem landscape, see Jimmy's billabong, 1988, in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia, and Bunpa near Malwan, 1992, in Onus, L., M. Neale, M. Eather et. al., Urban Dingo: The art and life of Lin Onus, 1948-1996, Craftsman House in association with the Queensland Art Gallery, South Brisbane, 2000, pp.74-75, pl.22 and p.102, pl.50, respectively, illus.
Onus was one of the first urban-based Indigenous artists to make the 'pilgrimage' (as he used to call it) to traditional communities to meet and interact with artists there. On the first of his several journeys to Arnhem Land, in 1986, Onus met the renowned Djinang artist, Jack Wunuwun (1930-90). Wunuwun adopted Onus and his family into his clan, and gave Onus access to certain traditional clan patterns. Wunuwun proved a great influence on Onus's painting. In this work, Onus depicts a rocky escarpment in Arnhem Land during a rainstorm in the monsoon season with two goannas painted in Djinang clan patterns.
Onus was one of the first urban-based Indigenous artists to make the 'pilgrimage' (as he used to call it) to traditional communities to meet and interact with artists there. On the first of his several journeys to Arnhem Land, in 1986, Onus met the renowned Djinang artist, Jack Wunuwun (1930-90). Wunuwun adopted Onus and his family into his clan, and gave Onus access to certain traditional clan patterns. Wunuwun proved a great influence on Onus's painting. In this work, Onus depicts a rocky escarpment in Arnhem Land during a rainstorm in the monsoon season with two goannas painted in Djinang clan patterns.