Lot 145
  • 145

ALI MILLER MUNGATOPI

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 AUD
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Description

  • Ali Miller Mungatopi
  • MINGA DESIGN
  • Bears artist's name, title (Minga), size and numbers 14 and 247 on the reverse
  • Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
  • 57.8 by 28.3 cm

Provenance

Painted on Melville Island in the mid 1960s
Private collection

Condition

The painting has suffered a severe break/crack running from the top of the bark through to the bottom and has been restored from both the back and the front. The are some areas of minor pigment loss and remaining pigments remain stable
"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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