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JOHN MAWURNDJUL
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 AUD
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Description
- John Mawurndjul
- MARDAYIN AT MILMILNGKAN
- Bears artist's name, size and catalogue number 4347 - 05 on a Maningrida Arts and Culture label on the reverse
Natural ochre pigments with PVC fixative on eucalyptus bark
- 231 by 81.5 cm
Provenance
Painted for Maningrida Arts and Culture in 2005
Private collection
Private collection
Exhibited
Land Marks, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 10 February - 11 June 2006
Literature
Ryan, J., Land Marks, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 2006, illustrated p.38
Condition
The bark painting is in very good condition with no visible paint loss to the painted surface area. There are slight scuffs to teh edges of the bark. The bark is supported by a metal brace system
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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 in this genre see Mardayin ceremony, Theme 1, 1997, Mardayin ceremony, 2000, Mardayin design at Kakodebuldi, 2002, and Mardayin at Kudjarnngal, 2003, the latter in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria, in Museum Tinguely, > John Mawurndjul: Journey through time in Northern Australia, Schwabe Verlag Basel, 2005, pp.124, 144 and 145 respectively; see also Mardayin design at Dilebang, 2006, in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia in Croft, B.L., Culture Warriors: National Indigenous Triennial, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, 2007, p.19, illus.