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KUTUWALUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 AUD
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Description
- Kutuwalumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla)
- UNTITLED
- Natural earth pigments on carved ironwood
- Height: 54 cm
Provenance
Executed on Bathurst or Melville isalnd circa 1980
Private collection
Private collection
Condition
The wood is in sound condition with one fine hairline crack at the base of the back of neck. There is pigment loss to the white which is most prominent at the base and some pigment is unstable, otherwise the figure is in good condition with no visible repairs or restoration.
"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
Cf., Ryan, J, Kitty Kantilla, NGV, melb, 2007, pp.22-27; figs.21-28 for related carvings by the artist