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JIMMY MIDJAW MIDJAW
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jimmy Midjaw Midjaw
- NAGIJBIK (?)-MALE AND FEMALE FIGURES
- Bears artist's name, title, indistinctly dated 1959 and numbered 81 on the reverse
- Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 75 by 33 cm
Provenance
Painted in western Arnhem Land, most probably at Minjilang, Croker Island
Condition
The bark is in good and stable condition and the majority of the pigments are stable, there have been many small areas of pigment loss and it is probable that this bark has been professionally restored and areas repainted at some point, though this is uncertain
"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."