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NYUMITJA LAIDLAW
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Nyumitja Laidlaw
- MINYMA TJURTAKA WILTJA KULYURULA
- Bears artist's name, size and catalogue numbers AM3977/06 and WA051009/6 on the reverse together with a stamp that reads: 'Item of Ngaanyatjarra Cultural significance'
- Synthetic polymer paint on canvas
- 157 by 117 cm
Provenance
Painted at Warburton, Western Australia in 2005
Private collection
Condition
The canvas has been strip lined and professionally stretched onto a cedar stretcher and appears in good and stable condition overll with no signs of repair 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
This painting is sold with accompanying descriptive notes from Art Mob, Tasmania, and a certificate of authenticity from Warburton Arts with catalogue number WA051009(L).
The certificate and notes recount the visual narrative, stating, "The Kungkarrangkalpa (Seven Sisters) were running away from Wati Nyirru who was pursuing them in their travels. In this painting the women have set up camp at Kulyuru and their shelters (wiltja), can be seen depicted in the centre"
The certificate and notes recount the visual narrative, stating, "The Kungkarrangkalpa (Seven Sisters) were running away from Wati Nyirru who was pursuing them in their travels. In this painting the women have set up camp at Kulyuru and their shelters (wiltja), can be seen depicted in the centre"