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YIRAWALA
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 AUD
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Description
- Yirawala
- SACRED BLACK KANGAROO
- Bears artist's name, title, number 52 and has a descriptive label on the reverse
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 61 by 50 cm
Provenance
Painted at Minjilang, Croker Island, Western Arnhem Land
Private collection
Private collection
Condition
The pigment and bark appear to be in stable and good condition, there has been restoration carried out at some point, a 10cm crack at the bottom left hand corner has been restored and repainted as has another area approximately 18cm long along the edge of the painting near where the kangaroo's hand hold the grasses. There looks as though there has been areas of repainting and consolidation on areas of the body of the kangaroo
"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."