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ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Rover Thomas (Joolama)
- YURLING
- Bears Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Association card with artist's name, title, date, descriptive notes, and catalogue number BP1/1010 attached to the reverse
- Natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on plywood
- 86 by 59 cm
Provenance
Painted for Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Association, Kununurra in 1985
Private collection
Sotheby's, Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, 9 July 2001, lot 108
Private collection
Private collection
Sotheby's, Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, 9 July 2001, lot 108
Private collection
Condition
The pigments appear to be in generally good and stable condition, though there have been some losses to a few of the white dots
"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 a Darwin collector while working for the Kimberley Land Council and Warmun Community. It was purchased at Waringarri Arts Centre, Kununurra in 1985 when the collector was conducting interviews at the Arts Centre while researching a publication.
The label on the reverse indicates that the painting was executed in April 1985 and represents Yurling, and states, 'Dreamtime dead people were thrown into a hole on top of a big hill near Texas Downs Station. The hill is called Yurling'.
The label on the reverse indicates that the painting was executed in April 1985 and represents Yurling, and states, 'Dreamtime dead people were thrown into a hole on top of a big hill near Texas Downs Station. The hill is called Yurling'.