Lot 207
  • 207

CHRISTOPHER (PUGAR) TJIMARI, NEWILI (CHARLIE) BRINKEN

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Christopher (Pugar) Tjimari, Newili (Charlie) Brinken
  • MEN DANCINGUNTITLED CEREMONY
  • Bears artist name 'Jarri' (sic.) and title on label verso
  • Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
  • 63 by 28 cm, 25 by 60.5 cm

Provenance

Painted at Wadeye (Port Keats), in the late 1960s
Private collection

Condition

Chistopher (Pugar) Tjimari - The bark is slightly curved and has frayed, scuffs and fine cracks to teh upper and lower edges. There are many areas of pigment loss to teh painted surface particuarly to the white pigment. Newili (Charlie) Brinkin - The bark is in fairly good condition with areas of fraying and hairline cracks to the edges. There are small areas of scuffs and pigment loss.
"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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