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PATRICK MUNG MUNG
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Patrick Mung Mung
- UNTITLED
- Natural earth pigments on canvas
- 75 by 100.8 cm
Provenance
Painted at Warmun (Turkey Creek) circa 1991
Mark Anderton, South Australia
Private Collection
Condition
The painting has been professionally conserved by Art Lab, Adelaide. The painting has been stretched onto a cotton canvas. It appears as though little fixitive was used and much of the white pigments was dissipated. The painting was restored over a number of years in Adelaide and now is mounted and housed behind perspex in a contemporary frame and appears to be in a stable condition
"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 was acquired by Mark Anderton during his employment at Warmun between 1989-1993 as the manager of the aged care hostel and is sold with a copy of a letter recalling the period and recounting the circumstances in which this painting was aquired by him